Dance with the Dead is an American music duo formed in California in 2013 by Justin Pointer and Tony Kim. Their music has been characterized as a blend of metal and Electronic music,[1] as well as "dark synthwave".[2][3]
Dance with the Dead
Dance with the Dead performing in Toronto, Ontario, in September 2023 (from left: Tony Kim, tour drummer John Terry, and Justin Pointer)
Dance with the Dead was formed by two friends Justin Pointer and Tony Kim in 2013.[4] The two are originally from Anaheim, California, United States, where they had been childhood friends. Over the years they have shifted towards Justin playing the synths while Tony plays electric guitar, although the two may play either while on stage or recording.[1] The band name "Dance with the Dead" originates from a working title for their first song and their fandom to the horror film genre.[5]
The largest influences with the themes of Dance with the Dead have been horror movies, and their songs typically originate from jamming and passing around riffs and samples.[5][6] They have mentioned musical and thematic influence by directors and composers such as Dario Argento, John Carpenter and Hans Zimmer.[1]
The duo has emphasized energetic live performances with guitars and synths. They have been prolific on touring with the album releases, with their worldwide The Shape tour in 2017, Loved to Death tour in 2018, and Driven to Madness tour in 2022.[7] During their live performances, they have shared venues with artists such as Carpenter Brut, DragonForce, the Devin Townsend Project, Magic Sword, and Daniel Deluxe.[7][8] During tours, they have performed with the on-tour drummer John Terry.[9]
While they had previously self-released their music via digital distribution, the album Loved to Death in 2018 was the first to be released with Neuropa Records.[4][10]
Dance with the Dead are featured in the 2019 documentary film The Rise of the Synths, which explores the rising popularity of the synthwave music genre; they appear in the documentary and are also featured on its soundtrack with the song "Dead of Night".
Their record and merchandise art have had a distinct style noted in interviews, with most of the work done by graphic artists Ruben Martinez and Mark Kosobucki.[1][5]
Discographyedit
Adapted from Bandcamp,[11] Spotify,[12] and YouTube[13]
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March 17, 2024
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Dance with the Dead is an American music duo formed in California in 2013 by Justin Pointer and Tony Kim Their music has been characterized as a blend of metal and Electronic music 1 as well as dark synthwave 2 3 Dance with the DeadDance with the Dead performing in Toronto Ontario in September 2023 from left Tony Kim tour drummer John Terry and Justin Pointer Background informationOriginAnaheim USGenresElectronic rock Synthwave Heavy metalYears active2013 presentMembersJustin Pointer Tony KimWebsitehttps dancewiththedead bandcamp com Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 Albums 2 2 EPs 2 3 Singles 2 4 Remixes 2 5 Music videos 3 ReferencesBiography editDance with the Dead was formed by two friends Justin Pointer and Tony Kim in 2013 4 The two are originally from Anaheim California United States where they had been childhood friends Over the years they have shifted towards Justin playing the synths while Tony plays electric guitar although the two may play either while on stage or recording 1 The band name Dance with the Dead originates from a working title for their first song and their fandom to the horror film genre 5 The largest influences with the themes of Dance with the Dead have been horror movies and their songs typically originate from jamming and passing around riffs and samples 5 6 They have mentioned musical and thematic influence by directors and composers such as Dario Argento John Carpenter and Hans Zimmer 1 The duo has emphasized energetic live performances with guitars and synths They have been prolific on touring with the album releases with their worldwide The Shape tour in 2017 Loved to Death tour in 2018 and Driven to Madness tour in 2022 7 During their live performances they have shared venues with artists such as Carpenter Brut DragonForce the Devin Townsend Project Magic Sword and Daniel Deluxe 7 8 During tours they have performed with the on tour drummer John Terry 9 While they had previously self released their music via digital distribution the album Loved to Death in 2018 was the first to be released with Neuropa Records 4 10 Dance with the Dead are featured in the 2019 documentary film The Rise of the Synths which explores the rising popularity of the synthwave music genre they appear in the documentary and are also featured on its soundtrack with the song Dead of Night Their record and merchandise art have had a distinct style noted in interviews with most of the work done by graphic artists Ruben Martinez and Mark Kosobucki 1 5 Discography editAdapted from Bandcamp 11 Spotify 12 and YouTube 13 Albums edit Out of Body October 2013 self released Near Dark August 2014 self released The Shape February 2016 self released B Sides Vol 1 January 2017 self released Loved to Death August 2018 self released Driven to Madness January 2022 self released EPs edit Into the Abyss March 2014 self released Send the Signal December 2014 self released Blackout January 2020 self released Singles edit The Poison Reprise September 2015 Tension February 2019 Remixes edit Assault on Precinct 13 theme January 2013 by John Carpenter Master of Puppets May 2015 by Metallica Doubt July 2015 by Good Knives Gremlins theme December 2015 Paint It Black March 2016 by The Rolling Stones Around the World July 2016 by Daft Punk We Will Rock You September 2016 by Queen Neo Tokyo March 2017 by Scandroid Kickstart My Heart September 2017 by Motley Crue Unspoken June 2020 by The Dead Daisies Takes All Night July 2020 by LeBrock Holy Ground January 2021 by The Dead DaisiesMusic videos edit Sledge December 2021 Hex March 2022 Kiss of the Creature July 2023 References edit a b c d Vehling Aaron February 12 2019 The Horror of Dance with the Dead A Q amp A with One of the Most Beloved Bands in Synthwave Bloody Disgusting Archived from the original on January 2 2023 Retrieved March 28 2023 Dance with the Dead at Hurra tonight Iceland Monitor August 24 2017 Retrieved March 28 2023 Neilstein Vince August 19 2018 Synthwave Sunday Dance with the Dead Loved to Death MetalSucks net Retrieved March 28 2023 a b Dance with the Dead Profile Retro Synthwave Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2022 12 31 a b c Dance with the Dead Interview Retro Synthwave Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2022 12 31 Dancing With The Dead An Interview With Tony Kim Monsters Madness and Magic Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2022 12 31 a b Dance With The Dead Songkick Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2022 12 31 Dance With The Dead Concert amp Tour History Concert Archives www concertarchives org Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2022 12 31 M Marco 2022 10 29 GALLERY 21 10 2022 Daniel Deluxe amp Dance With The Dead Tavastia Helsinki Tuonela Magazine Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2023 01 02 Dance with the Dead Artists Neuropa Records www neuroparecords com Archived from the original on 2023 01 02 Retrieved 2023 01 02 Dance with the Dead 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