The Callous Daoboys are an American

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band from

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football team.

History

''My Dixie Wrecked'' and ''Animal Tetris'' (2016–2017)

The Callous Daoboys released their debut EP, titled ''My Dixie Wrecked'', on

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, 2017. On December 1 of that same year, the band released their second EP, ''Animal Tetris''. This was the last release to contain the band's original lineup.

''Die on Mars'' (2018–2022)

In early 2018, drummer Alex Jerral and bassist Claire Darling left the band; Sam Williamson joined as the band's new drummer, and Jackie Buckalew as the bassist. On June 21, 2019, the band released their debut studio album, ''Die on Mars'', under Dark Trail Records. Reception to the album was very positive, and gained a lot of attention for the band. Caleb Newton of ''Captured Howls'' described the album as "...an immersive experience that's far out ahead of... any kind of conventional songwriting."

MNRK Music Group and ''Celebrity Therapist'' (2022–present)

On March 19, 2022, The Callous Daoboys released a single titled "A Brief Article Regarding Time Loops", and announced that they were signing to

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for the release of an upcoming second studio album. Their second album, ''Celebrity Therapist'', was released on September 2, 2022.

Musical style

The band have been described as mathcore, and have referred to themselves as a nu-metal band, citing

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, Botch,

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Members

Current members

* Carson Pace – vocals (2016–present) * Daniel Hodsdon – guitar (2022–present) * Maddie Caffrey – guitar (2016–present) * Jackie Buckalew – bass guitar, vocals (2018–present) * Amber Christman – violin (2016–present) * Abby Sherman – synthesizer, vocals (2021-present) * Rich Castillo – saxophone (2022–present) * Matthew Ryan – drums (2022–present)

Past members

* Alex Jerral – drums (2016-2018) * Claire Darling – bass guitar (2016–2018) * Adam Collins – guitar (2016–2022) * Sam Williamson – drums (2018–2022) * Whitney Jordan – synthesizer, vocals (2019-2021)

Discography

Studio Albums

* ''Die on Mars'' (2019) * ''Celebrity Therapist'' (2022)

EPs

* ''My Dixie Wrecked'' (2017) * ''Animal Tetris'' (2017)

References

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