Burn It Down was an American

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band from

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, whose album, ''Let the Dead Bury the Dead'', was released in 2000 on Escape Artist Records. Produced by

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), the album garnered a 4 "K" review in ''

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'' and a 4/5 in ''

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''. It followed two EPs and a split CD with

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. Burn It Down toured with

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, Dillinger Escape Plan and Zao before disbanding. They played their final show at the 2001

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and a reunion show in 2005. Ryan J. Downey has reported for

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and other outlets; and manages bands and producers. John Zeps owns music stores and plays in several bands. Jason McCash was in the

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band,

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) and produced / engineered, as well, until his death in 2020.

Members

;Final lineup *Jason McCash – bass (1999–2001, died 2014) *Ryan J. Downey – vocals (1997–2001) *John Zeps – guitar (1997–2001) *Brian "Bob" Fouts – drums (1997–2001, died 2020) ;Former members *Todd Gullion – bass (1997) *Scott "Scoth" Datsun – drums (1997) *Harley French – bass (1997) *Dave Lawson – bass (1997) *John Johnson – bass (1998–1999) *Dan Binaei – guitar (1999) *Terry O'Donnell – guitar (2000) ;Timeline

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Discography

*''Let the Dead Bury the Dead'' ( Escape Artist Records) 2000 *''Make Them Talk'' Split-CD w/ Racetraitor (

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/ Good Life) 1999 *''Eat Sleep Mate Defend'' 10"/ MCD ( Escape Artist Records) 1998 *"Burn It Down" 7"/ MCD (

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) 1997

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Burn It Down Musical groups from Indianapolis Metalcore musical groups from Indiana Musical groups established in 1997 Musical groups disestablished in 2001 Trustkill Records artists