Common Dead was an American thrash/groove metal band and stage name[3] of recording artist A.P. Laurenson.[4][5] The band was considered part of the new wave of American heavy metal.[6][7]
Common Dead | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Thrash metal, melodic death metal, groove metal[1] |
| Years active | 2009–2013[2] |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | A.P. Laurenson |
History edit
Common Dead is classified as melodic death metal[8] by various sources, although the band touches on melodic thrash metal,[8] groove metal, and alternative metal influences. Laurenson was the band's sole proprietor and performed all instrumentation for all recorded efforts. He played lead/rhythm guitar and vocals for live occasions.[9]
Common Dead debuted with a self-titled album in 2009.[10] In an interview with Metal-Rules.com,[4] Laurenson commented that the band revolves around a melodic guitar influence and raw, forthright vocals. A four-track EP was released in January 2011 entitled Interim Flesh, which experimented with industrial metal influences[11] not typical of the band's style. The EP scored warm praise from critics.[12][13]
The band released an album Diatribe in February 2012. It was met with generally positive reviews from numerous sources.[9][14][15][16] Three music videos were released for the album. One titled "Critical Mass" was broadcast on Underground Video TV.[17][18][19][20] The following year, the album Allegorize was released.[21]
Metal Underground posted an interview after a raw mix for a Fear Factory cover came out on YouTube. Common Dead recorded a cover for "Flashpoint" as one instrumentalist. They also announced that new members would be joining the band for live performances.[22] A break in activity was confirmed in 2013 as Laurenson moved towards other projects, including work under his natural name.[23][24]
Discography edit
- Common Dead (full-length, 2009)
- Interim Flesh (EP, 2011)
- Come Get Some: Alternate Studio Version (Single, 2011)[25]
- Diatribe (full-length, 2012)
- Allegorize (full-length, 2013)
References edit
- ^ "COMMON DEAD Post New Video Interview, Video Retrospective". BraveWords. April 16, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Common Dead Going on Hiatus – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". www.metalunderground.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Fisher, Jason. "Common Dead Issues Album Update". The Gauntlet. The Gauntlet. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Williams, Robert (February 20, 2010). "Interview with Common Dead (February 2010)". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "Billboard: Common Dead". Billboard Music.
- ^ "Interview with Common Dead". Metal Rules. February 20, 2010. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ "Common Dead: Animalism". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "Common Dead Band Info". Spirit of Metal Guide.
- ^ a b Greg Pratt (February 22, 2012). "Diatribe Review". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.
- ^ "Common Dead | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Ken Kopija (Editor in Chief) (January 20, 2011). "Common Dead Release Interim Flesh EP". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Williams, Robert (January 2011). "Review of Interim Flesh". Metal Rules. Archived from the original on February 12, 2017.
- ^ The Metal Forge (January 2011). "Review of Interim Flesh". The Metal Forge. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018.
- ^ Bruce Moore (March 12, 2012). "Diatribe (Review)". Pure Grain Audio.
- ^ Firuath (February 24, 2012). "Diatribe Review". Metal Underground.
- ^ McNamara, Colin (March 10, 2012). "BRUTALISM - Common Dead "Diatribe" - Review". www.brutalism.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/uvtv-heavy-metal-hardcore/id168075141 [dead link]
- ^ "Common Dead Critical Mass". Underground Video TV. November 25, 2011. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013.
- ^ "Underground Video Television Episode Listing (#16)". Underground Video TV.
- ^ "Underground Video TV: Aired Episodes & Podcasts". Underground Video TV.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Greg Pratt (April 16, 2013). "Allegorize Review". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.
- ^ "Metal Underground Exclusive with Common Dead". Metal Underground. April 9, 2012.
- ^ "Common Dead Going On Extended Hiatus". Metal Underground. June 11, 2013.
- ^ "Common Dead Streaming Two Full Albums Online". Metal Underground. November 14, 2013.
- ^ Ken Kopija (Editor in Chief) (May 20, 2011). "Common Dead iTunes Single". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
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