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in Brighton.

went on extended leave from the band in July 2017. In February 2018, the band released their second album, ''Hit On All Sixxes'', which received rave reviews from ''Classic Rock'', ''Mojo'', Louder than war, Gigwise and more. Although it had been completed a year earlier, its release was held up for various reasons. The album featured guest appearances by John Perry (

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) and Raven Bush. This followed a series of performances where Deadcuts supported

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in April 2018 and

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at Nottingham Rock City in November 2018, where producer and Killing Joke bassist Martin "Youth" Glover watched their performance and was impressed enough to offer to mix their next album. Recordings took place at Konk studios for a third album provisionally titled 'Reveal the Love'. In March 2019, Deadcuts released a split 7" vinyl with American post-punk band

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through Speedowax Records. Mark Keds died on 10 January 2021.

Selected discography

Albums

*''Dark is the Night'' (2014) *''Hit on All Sixxes'' (2018)

References

External links

*{{Cite web, url=http://www.purerawk.com/2018/03/fierce-determination-and-fanatical-devotion-an-interview-with-deadcuts/, title=Fierce Determination and Fanatical Devotion – an Interview with Deadcuts, website=PureRawk.com English rock music groups Musical groups established in 2012 2012 establishments in England