Dead to Fall is an American

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band from

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. Formed in 1999, it drew influences from

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, and other genres. Their first two albums reached combined sales of 60,000 copies in the US alone. Dead to Fall broke up on April 6, 2008 due to financial and personal problems. In 2015, The band did a small reunion tour with the remaining previous members of the band. The tour was supporting Darkest Hour for the tenth anniversary of their album ''

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''. The band announced April 5, 2017 that they are planning to release a new album in 2018.

Discography

* ''

Everything I Touch Falls to Pieces ''Everything I Touch Falls To Pieces'' is the debut full-length album from influential Chicago-based metalcore band Dead to Fall. The band shows a style in the vein of Swedish-influenced melodic death metal. The album's general theme deals with ...

'' (September 10, 2002) * ''

Villainy & Virtue ''Villainy & Virtue'' is the second full-length album released by Chicago, Illinois-based metalcore band Dead to Fall Dead to Fall is an American metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines ...

'' (September 14, 2004) * ''

The Phoenix Throne ''The Phoenix Throne'' is the third full-length release from Chicago-based metalcore band Dead to Fall. The album contains some of the longest songs the band has recorded to date.Trust me, Bro. Track listing Credits ;Performers *Chad M. Fjers ...

'' (April 4, 2006) * '' Are You Serious?'' (February 19, 2008)

Members

Current members * Jonathan Hunt – lead vocals (1999–2008, 2015, 2017–present) * Timothy Java – drums (2004–2008, 2015, 2022-present) * Justin Jakimiak – bass (1999–2005, 2017–present) * Antone Jones – guitar (1999, 2003, 2017–present) * Bryan Lear – guitar (1999–2003, 2017–present) Former members * Aaron Cosgrove – vocals (1999) * Andy Dalen – vocals (1999) * Matt Hartman – guitar (1999–2002) * Daniel Craig – drums (1999–2002, 2003, 2017–2022) * Brad King – drums (2002–2003) * Evan Kaplan – drums (2003–2004) * Seth Nichols – guitar (2002–2003) * Matt Matera – guitar (2003–2005) * Aaron Nelson – guitar (2005–2007) * Chris Nolan – bass (2005) * Logan Kelly – lead guitar (2004–2008, 2015) * Phil Merriman – rhythm guitar (2007–2008, 2015) * Chad Fjerstad – bass guitar (2005–2008, 2015) Timeline

References

External links

Dead to Fall Myspace

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