Death Is My Only Friend
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Death Is My Only Friend is the fifth studio album by Death by Stereo
, released in July, 2009. It is their first album in four years, since the release of Death for Life
in 2005, the longest gap between Death by Stereo's studio albums to date.
would reunite with the band to work on the album.
It was confirmed by frontman Efrem Schulz
that this album would be recorded with two drummers, Alexander and Chris Dalley
(from Ten Foot Pole
). Dalley, who had toured with the band for the last few months since the departure of longtime drummer Todd Hennig
, will be doing the bulk of future tours, while Alexander tours with his post-Death by Stereo
band A Static Lullaby
.
Schulz also confirmed that Miner will be doing random, but will not be doing full tours while promoting this album. However, he would only be writing and recording the album, only months after his recent wrist surgery. Miner's brother, Paul
, also returned to the band to play bass on the new album along with the band's current bassist, Tyler Rebbe, who has been recording an album with his other band Pulley
.
Death Is My Only Friend also marks the first time that Alexander and the Miner brothers have recorded albums together under the name Death by Stereo since If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die.
At recent live shows the band has announced they hope to release the album by February 2009. A final release date had been given for July 14, 2009, but was later changed to July 7.
Death by Stereo
Death by Stereo is a hardcore punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1996 by frontman Efrem Schulz. They are well known for their energetic performances and intricate guitar work...
, released in July, 2009. It is their first album in four years, since the release of Death for Life
Death for Life
Death for Life is Death By Stereo's fourth album, released on June 7, 2005 .This release is much heavier than any of Death By Stereo's previous work.-Track listing:# "Binge / Purge" – 2:35# "I Give My Life" – 3:23...
in 2005, the longest gap between Death by Stereo's studio albums to date.
Album information
Writing and recording sessions for Death Is My Only Friend lasted for almost two years, making it the longest time Death by Stereo has ever spent making an album. Writing for the follow-up to Death for Life began in the summer/fall 2006 while original guitarist Jim Miner and original drummer Jarrod AlexanderJarrod Alexander
Jarrod Alexander is an American drummer, who has played with many hardcore bands. Alexander currently drums for the band My Chemical Romance. He also drummed for The Suicide File, A Static Lullaby and most recently Dead Country.-Bands:...
would reunite with the band to work on the album.
It was confirmed by frontman Efrem Schulz
Efrem Schulz
Efrem "The Bean" Schulz is the lead singer of Death By Stereo. As of Paul Miner's departure in 2005, he is the only remaining original member of the band....
that this album would be recorded with two drummers, Alexander and Chris Dalley
Chris Dalley
Chris Dalley is an American drummer for the punk/ska band Voodoo Glow Skulls. He was born is Covina, California on June 10, 1977. Dalley played with several bands before he joined Ten Foot Pole in October 2004...
(from Ten Foot Pole
Ten Foot Pole
Ten Foot Pole is an American punk rock band, formerly on Epitaph Records.-History:Ten Foot Pole was founded in 1983 as Scared Straight.Scared Straight was a Nardcore Punk band from Simi Valley, California...
). Dalley, who had toured with the band for the last few months since the departure of longtime drummer Todd Hennig
Todd Hennig
Todd Hennig is an American punk and hardcore drummer, most notably the former drummer for Death by Stereo. Prior to this, he had been in the bands SevenYearsWar from Vermont, Execute from Vermont and Heckle from New Jersey....
, will be doing the bulk of future tours, while Alexander tours with his post-Death by Stereo
Death by Stereo
Death by Stereo is a hardcore punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1996 by frontman Efrem Schulz. They are well known for their energetic performances and intricate guitar work...
band A Static Lullaby
A Static Lullaby
-Early years and formation :A Static Lullaby came together after a casual high school jam session that led its members to quit their existing bands and come together as one. Formed in 2001 in Chino Hills, CA, the group began with singer Joe Brown, bassist Phil Pirrone, drummer Brett Dinovo, and...
.
Schulz also confirmed that Miner will be doing random, but will not be doing full tours while promoting this album. However, he would only be writing and recording the album, only months after his recent wrist surgery. Miner's brother, Paul
Paul Miner
Paul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
, also returned to the band to play bass on the new album along with the band's current bassist, Tyler Rebbe, who has been recording an album with his other band Pulley
Pulley (band)
Pulley is a Californian punk rock band formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock.-Band history:The band was formed upon vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole, brought about by that band's desire for a singer with a full-time focus on music...
.
Death Is My Only Friend also marks the first time that Alexander and the Miner brothers have recorded albums together under the name Death by Stereo since If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die.
At recent live shows the band has announced they hope to release the album by February 2009. A final release date had been given for July 14, 2009, but was later changed to July 7.
Track listing
- Opening Destruction - 3:00
- The Ballad Of Sid Dynamite - 3:10
- I Sing For You - 3:50
- The Last Song - 3:49
- Bread For The Dead - 3:08
- Dead To Me - 3:03
- Forever And A Day - 4:50
- Wake The Dead - 3:02
- I Got Your Back - 3:31
- Who Should Die? You Should Die - 3:07
- We Sing Today For A Better Tomorrow - 3:42
- D.B.S.F.U. - 3:18
- Welcome To The Party - 3:16
- Fear Of A Brown Planet - 1:44
- For All My Friends (The Unity) - 3:40
Personnel
- Efrem SchulzEfrem SchulzEfrem "The Bean" Schulz is the lead singer of Death By Stereo. As of Paul Miner's departure in 2005, he is the only remaining original member of the band....
– lead vocals, guitars - Dan Palmer – lead Guitar, backing vocals
- Tyler Rebbe – bass
- Jarrod Alexander – drums, percussion
- JP "The Kid" Giricke – rhythm guitar
- Jason FreeseJason FreeseJason Freese is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and recording engineer. As a professional studio musician he has performed on over 50 albums by more than 35 different artists, including multiple albums by the Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Jewel, NOFX, and Zebrahead...
– producer, piano, string arrangements