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Death By Stereo Information
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'Death By Stereo' is a hardcore band. They were formed in 1996 in Orange County, California, with 5 members. Of these original members, only Efrem Shulz still plays with the band. Death By Stereo is well known for their energetic performances, and intricate guitar work.
Biography
In 1998, Death By Stereo was signed to Indecision Records, and released their first album in the following year. In the year 2000, they were signed to Epitaph Records, which is one of the biggest Punk Rock labels of all time. They have since released three albums. Their albums are released in CD format on Epitaph Records, and in Vinyl format on Indecision Records.
Death By Stereo has toured for a long time, and gone to many places, including Europe, USA and Canada. Unfortunately they are yet to play in Asia, South America or Australia.
Death By Stereo's guitarist Tito, left the band in mid-2005. Death By Stereo is now playing as a four-piece band until a replacement guitarist is found. The band has recently commented that they are in no hurry to find a replacement, and that they may even play as a four piece for a long time. It has been announced that former guitarist Jim Miner will return to the band to play a two shows in December, but he will not return to the band fulltime.
The name Death By Stereo was taken from a scene in the movie The Lost Boys.
Members
*Efrem Shulz - Vocals (Original Member)
*Tyler Rebbe - Bass (Joined 2005)
*Dan Palmer - Guitar (Joined 1999)
*Todd Hennig - Drums (Joined 2001)
Ex Members
*Tim "Tito" Owens - Guitar (2003-2005)
*Paul Miner - Bass, engineering, layout (Original-2005)
*Jim Miner - Guitar (Original-2003)
*Tim Bender - Drums (2000-2001)
*Jarrod Alexander - Drums (Original-2000)
*Keith Barney - Guitar (1999)
*Ian Fowles - Guitar (Original - 1999)
*Sid Dynamite - Bass (one show), and also is roadie/merch guy
*All members - Backing vocals
Logo
The Death By Stereo Skull Logo which is used in their album artwork.
Music
Death By Stereo's music often blurs the lines between traditional Punk Rock, Hardcore and Metal. Their music mixes metal riffs, solos, melodies and hooks, and results in a sound that is noted for is orignality, among a Punk Rock scene that some say has become stagnent in recent years. The music has evolved over time, mainly due to the unstable lineup, which has included 5 guitarists, 2 bassists, 3 drummers and one vocalist. Their album If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die was punk rock, with heavy influence of hardcore. Their later albums, especially Death for Life, are more heavy metal, with less Punk Rock and hardcore elements.
Influences
Bands that have influenced Death By Stereo are: At The Gates, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, In Flames, Madball, Sepultura, Slayer, Sick Of It All and Suicidal Tendencies.
The original bassist Paul Miner, said that his top 10 albums of all time are:
Bad Brains - ROIR tape, Minor Threat - Out Of Step, Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast, Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind, Van Halen II, The Police - Outlandos d'Amour, Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, Sick Of It All - Scratch the Surface, Refused - The Shape Of Punk To Come, Annihilator - Never, Neverland.
On one occasion, Efrem said that his top five albums were
Dead Kennedys - Bedtime for Democracy, Bad Religion - How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, Bad Brains - The Youth Are Getting Restless: Live in Amsterdam, Slayer - Reign in Blood, Iron Maiden - Rock in Rio
On another occasion, Efrem said that his top five bands were:
Bad Brains, Fishbone, Slayer, Bad Religion, and Mickey Avalon.
Discography
'ALBUMS'
*If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die (1999)
*Day of the Death (2001)
*Into the Valley of Death (2003)
*Death for Life (2005)
'EP'
*7 Inch: Devils Night (Live Compilation including other bands Ensign, Adamantium, Missing 23rd, Eyelid) (1998?)
*7 Inch: Fooled By Your Smile (1999?)
*7 Inch: Death By Stereo/Ensign Split (2000)
*7 Inch: No Shirt, No Shoes, No Salvation (2001?)
'LIVE'
*Law Of Inertia: Live Series 3 (promotional live Album) (2003)
'DEMO'
*Five-Song Demo Tape. The bands first recording. 4/5 songs went on to be re-recorded and included in their first album. (1998)
'COMPILATIONS'
(Name Of Compilation - Song)
*Punk O Rama 5 - Lookin' Out For #1 (2000)
*Punk Goes Metal - Little Fighter (White Lion Cover) (2000)
*Punk O Rama 6 - Holding $60 On A Burning Bridge (2001)
*Indecision Records Split Series - 3 Songs from Ensign split (2001)
*Punk O Rama 7 - Wasted Words (Demo Version) (2002)
*Punk O Rama 8 - Unstoppable (2003)
*Bring You To Your Knees (G&R Tribute) - Anything Goes (Cover)(2003)
*Punk O Rama 9 - The Plague (Live Oct 03)(2004)
*Masters Of Horror Soundtrack - Bottled Up (From DFL Sessions) (2005)
'COMPILATION DVDS'
*Punk O Rama The Videos - Desperation Train (2002)
*Indecision Video Vault - Various performances and interviews (2003)
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