The Dillinger Escape Plan (DEP) is an American metalcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. Formed in early 1997, the group originally featured vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, lead guitarist Ben Weinman, rhythm guitarist Derek Brantley, bassist and keyboardist Adam Doll, and drummer and keyboardist Chris Pennie. The group currently consists of Weinman (a constant member) and Minakakis (who rejoined when the band reunited in 2023), alongside bassist Liam Wilson (since 2000), rhythm guitarist James Love (who first joined in 2005) and drummer Billy Rymer (since 2009).
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History edit
DEP evolved from an earlier hardcore punk group called Arcane in March 1997, and originally featured Minakakis, Weinman, Brantley, Doll and Pennie.[1] Brantley left after just two shows,[2] failing to turn up for the group's first recording sessions.[3] The remaining members were forced to record the band's self-titled debut extended play (EP) for Now or Never Records as a four-piece.[2] Shortly after the EP's release, Brantley's position was taken over by John Fulton, who performed on tour with the group later in the year.[2] In 1998, the band released its second EP Under the Running Board, shortly after which Fulton left due to "creative differences".[1] He was replaced by Jesuit guitarist Brian Benoit in time for the recording of the group's full-length debut album Calculating Infinity.[4]
Just before the recording of Calculating Infinity started, Doll was involved in a road traffic accident in which he suffered a spinal fracture which paralyzed him from the chest down; he was forced to step back from the band, and Weinman performed bass on the album.[5] After the album was finished, Doll was replaced by former M.O.D. bassist Jeff Wood, who was credited in the liner notes as "live bass machine".[6] Wood toured with the group until autumn 2000, when he was replaced by Liam Wilson.[7] In April 2001, it was announced that Minakakis had decided to leave DEP to pursue "non-music related endeavors".[8] Before hiring a replacement, the group worked with former Faith No More and Mr. Bungle frontman Mike Patton on the EP Irony Is a Dead Scene, released the following year.[9]
In October 2001, DEP announced that Greg Puciato was the band's new frontman, chosen from "over one hundred" singers who auditioned by submitting a recording of "43% Burnt".[10] The new lineup's first release was Miss Machine, issued in 2004 as the follow-up to Calculating Infinity.[11] Benoit underwent "major surgery" in December that year,[12] and the next April suffered nerve damage in his left hand which rendered him unable to play guitar.[13] He briefly tried to remain in the band on keyboards,[5] but by May had left the band completely.[13] James Love, formerly of Fenix TX, took his place on rhythm guitar at Benoit's own blessing.[12] In 2006, the band released the digital-only EP Plagiarism, which featured "Unretrofied" in addition to four cover versions and a live recording of "The Perfect Design".[14]
During a tour in August 2006, the band performed four shows without lead guitarist Ben Weinman for the first time, who it was announced had flown home to "deal with some personal issues".[15] However, in subsequent interviews Weinman claimed that he had in fact briefly left the group due to various issues, including frustration with an arm injury he had suffered, as well as tensions with bandmates.[1] During the four shows without Weinman, drummer Chris Pennie was offered a role in Coheed and Cambria, however he was contractually obliged to remain with the group.[1] After the shows, Jeff Tuttle replaced Love.[16]
By June 2007, Pennie had officially left the band to join Coheed and Cambria,[17] with drums on the upcoming album Ire Works recorded by Gil Sharone.[18] The following month, Tuttle was officially unveiled as the band's new guitarist,[19] although Weinman recorded all guitars on the album.[1] The following year, rumors began to circulate that Sharone had left the band, although Weinman initially denied them.[20] Early the next year, however, his departure was confirmed and Billy Rymer had taken his place.[21] In 2010, the band released its fourth album Option Paralysis, which was the first to feature contributions from guitarist Tuttle.[22]
In August 2012, at the end of the touring cycle for Option Paralysis, Tuttle announced that he was leaving the band to attend film school.[16] By November, he had been replaced by returning member James Love,[23] although he did not feature on 2013's One of Us Is the Killer as Weinman described him as "a live guy".[24] Love remained until May 2015, when he was replaced by Kevin Antreassian.[25] In 2016, the group released its sixth studio album Dissociation, shortly after which they announced that they would be disbanding after the album's touring cycle.[26] The tour came to an end with three final shows in December 2017, at which former members Dimitri Minakakis, Brian Benoit and Adam Doll, plus Irony Is a Dead Scene vocalist Mike Patton, made special guest appearances.[27]
On June 21, 2024, the band are to reunite with original frontman Minakakis at Brooklyn Paramount, New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Calculating Infinity. Other returning members are Weinman, Wilson, Love and Rymer.[28][29]
Members edit
Current members edit
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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| Ben Weinman |
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all Dillinger Escape Plan (DEP) releases | |
| Dimitri Minakakis |
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lead vocals |
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| Liam Wilson |
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all DEP releases from Irony Is a Dead Scene (2002) onwards | |
| James Love |
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Plagiarism (2006) | |
| Billy Rymer |
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all DEP releases from Option Paralysis (2010) onwards |
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Former members edit
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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| Chris Pennie | 1997–2007 |
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| Adam Doll |
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| Derrick Brantley | 1997 | rhythm guitar | none – two live performances only | |
| John Fulton | 1997–1998 |
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| Brian Benoit | 1998–2005 (guest 2017) |
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| Jeff Wood | 1999–2000 | bass | none – live performances only | |
| Greg Puciato | 2001–2017 | lead vocals |
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| Jeff Tuttle | 2006–2012 |
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Option Paralysis (2010) | |
| Gil Sharone | 2007–2009 |
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Ire Works (2007) | |
| Kevin Antreassian | 2015–2017 | rhythm guitar | Dissociation (2016) |
Touring edit
| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Details |
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| Sean Ingram | 2001 | lead vocals | Ingram performed with the band at Krazy Fest 4 on July 28, 2001 following the departure of Minakakis.[1][31][32] | |
| Mike Patton |
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Patton performed at several shows following the departure of Minakakis, and on Irony Is a Dead Scene (2002).[1] He also made guest appearances at one of the bands final shows in December 2017.[27] |
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Timeline edit
Lineups edit
| Period | Members | Releases |
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| March – April 1997 |
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| Summer 1997 – November 1998 |
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| November 1998 – February 1999 |
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| February – summer 1999 |
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none |
| Autumn 2000 – April 2001 |
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| July 2001 |
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none |
| September[33] – October 2001 |
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| October 2001 – April 2005 |
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| April – May 2005 |
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| May 2005 – August 2006 |
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| August 2006 |
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| June 2007 – January 2009 |
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| January 2009 – August 2012 |
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| August – November 2012 |
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| November 2012 – May 2015 |
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| May 2015 – December 2017 |
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| December 27, 2017 |
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| December 28, 2017 |
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| December 29, 2017 |
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| June 2024 |
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References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Walschots, Natalie Zina (June 17, 2013). "The Dillinger Escape Plan: Hazard Warning". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c Downey, Ryan. "The Dillinger Escape Plan: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "Band History". The Dillinger Escape Plan. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Stewart-Panko, Kevin (December 18, 2006). "The Dillinger Escape Plan – "Calculating Infinity"". Decibel. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Walschots, Natalia Zina (June 6, 2013). "The Five Most Intense Injuries Suffered by Members of the Dillinger Escape Plan". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ McCasker, Toby (February 22, 2013). "Jeff Wood Got Shot in the Head and Became Shat". Vice. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Joel, Mitch (April 6, 2017). "Groove – Episode #28: Liam Wilson". No Treble. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Lead singer, Dimitri, leaves Dillinger Escape Plan". Metal Underground. April 18, 2001. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Torreano, Bradley. "Irony Is a Dead Scene - The Dillinger Escape Plan: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Archive News Oct 25, 2001". Blabbermouth.net. October 25, 2001. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Miss Machine - The Dillinger Escape Plan: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Injuries Force The Dillinger Escape Plan Show Cancellations". Blabbermouth.net. June 1, 2005. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ a b "Dillinger Escape Plan's Brian Benoit issues statement on his current status". Metal Injection. August 6, 2007. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan - Plagiarism EP". Metal Injection. November 12, 2006. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Last Four Shows Of Band's Tour". Blabbermouth.net. August 8, 2006. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Sciarretto, Amy (August 17, 2012). "Guitarist Jeff Tuttle Leaves Dillinger Escape Plan". Loudwire. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan Confirms Drummer's Departure". Blabbermouth.net. June 15, 2007. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan: Drum Tracks For New CD Complete". Blabbermouth.net. June 21, 2007. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan Adds New Guitarist". Blabbermouth.net. July 31, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "The Dillinger Escape Plan Guitarist Clarifies Drummer Situation". Blabbermouth.net. September 1, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Kelham, Andrew (January 1, 2009). "Dillinger Guitarist Comments On Sharone's Departure". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Slevin, Patrick (March 3, 2010). "Interview with Ben Weinman of Dillinger Escape Plan: More Than They Were Destined For". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Pasbani, Robert (December 4, 2012). "The Dillinger Escape Plan Might Have A New Guitarist". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Gitter, Mike (January 30, 2013). "Dillinger Escape Plan: Greg Puciato on the New Album, Signing With Sumerian, Dubstep, the End of Modern Culture". Noisecreep. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Vice, Gabby (June 20, 2015). "The Dillinger Escape Plan welcomes new guitarist". Metal Insider. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ Wacey, Rob. "Dissociation - The Dillinger Escape Plan: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "See Insane Photos of Dillinger Escape Plan's Final Three Shows". Revolver. January 2, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Reunion Concert With Original Singer DIMITRI MINAKAKIS". Blabbermouth.net. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Childers, Chad (2024-03-29). "The Dillinger Escape Plan Confirm Additional Guitarist for Reunion Shows". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ Odom, Stephen (December 28, 2017). Dillinger Escape Plan's Liam Wilson, NYC, December 28th (image).
- ^ "Krazy Fest 4 Bands Schedule". Krazy Fest. July 2001. Archived from the original on December 5, 2001. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ Puckett, Jeffrey Lee (July 21, 2001). "That naughty little music festival turns 4". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Dillinger Escape Plan & Mike Patton EP confirmed". lambgoat.com. September 19, 2001. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
