Dead Swans

Dead Swans is an English hardcore punk band from Brighton, formed in 2006. They released one album entitled Sleepwalkers in 2009, as well as three EPs; Southern Blue (2008), It's Starting, (2009), and Anxiety and Everything Else (2012). They also released a split EP with metalcore band Architects in 2008. Further, the band were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards.[1][2]

Dead Swans
Dead Swans Live
Background information
OriginBrighton, England
GenresHardcore punk
Years active2006–2013, 2016–present
LabelsBridge 9
Associated actsJLYY, Public Domain, Architects
Websitewww.myspace.com/thedeadswans
MembersNicholas Worthington
Stewart "Pid" Payne
Benjamin Marco
Joey Bayes
Benny Mead
Past membersRobbie Taylor
Craig Reynolds

The band have proved influential to the UK hardcore scene and many melodic hardcore bands are noticeably similar. In an interview, the vocalist of Lay It on the Line quotes Dead Swans as a strong influence on the band.[3]

On 11 January 2016, the band posted a short video clip via their Facebook account with the caption "2016...announcement soon", hinting at a potential reunion.[4]

Reunion

The band performed at the 2016 edition of Outbreak Festival at Canal Mills.

Discography
Year of Release Title Label
2008 Southern Blue Thirty Days of Night Records
2008 Architects / Dead Swans Split Thirty Days of Night Records
2009 It's Starting Bridge 9 Records
2009 Sleepwalkers Bridge 9 Records
2012 Anxiety and Everything Else EP Bridge 9 Records

Music videos
  • "Keep Them Shut" (Anxiety And Everything Else EP, 2012)

Members
Current
  • Nicholas Worthington - vocals (2006–2013, 2016–present)
  • Stewart "Pid" Payne - guitar (2006–2013, 2016–present)
  • Benjamin Marco - bass (2006–2013, 2016–present)
  • Joey Bayes - guitar (2009–2013, 2016–present)
  • Benny Mead - drums (2006–2011, 2016–present)
Past
  • Robbie Taylor – guitar (2009)
  • Craig Reynolds – drums (2011–2013)
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References
  1. "Kerrang! Nominations Out". MTV. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  2. "Never Go Inside". Nevergoinside.wordpress.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  3. "Interview with Lay It On The Line's Vocalist (Hardcore Punk Band)". CrazyPellas.net. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  4. Redrup, Zach (11 January 2016). "NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!". Deadpress.co.uk.
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