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.

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

History

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They were nominated in the Best British Newcomer category at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards.[1][2]

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.[3]

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

Discography

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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

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

Members

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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)

References

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  1. ^ "Kerrang! Nominations Out". MTV. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Never Go Inside". Nevergoinside.wordpress.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  3. ^ Redrup, Zach (11 January 2016). "NEWS: Dead Swans tease possible reunion for 2016!". Deadpress.co.uk.
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