Drop Dead, Gorgeous
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Drop Dead, Gorgeous is a band from Denver
, Colorado
. They are currently signed to Suretone Records. The band consists of frontman Danny Stillman (lead vocals/guitars/keys), Kyle Browning (lead guitar/vocals/programming), Jake Hansen (bass) and Danny Cooper (drums/percussion). To date they have released three full-length albums, as well as an EP.
label mates The Devil Wears Prada
, Dance Gavin Dance
, and At The Throne of Judgment
on the Rise Records tour. From July 18 to July 22, they played a series of shows in Mexico, before joining the Vans Warped Tour 2007, playing dates from July 25 to August 25. In the duration of their touring in Warped Tour.
In 2007, Borland appeared on select tracks on Worse Than a Fairy Tale, by Colorado band Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Both artists are on Ross Robinson's I AM:WOLFPACK label.
In September and October 2007, they toured in support of Aiden
with Still Remains
, and 1997
on their first full headlining US tour. They also joined Alesana
, Idiot Pilot
, and The Number Twelve Looks Like You
at the end of November. They filled in for Escape the Fate
at the Australian Taste of Chaos
shows.
In March 2009 they toured with Alesana
, I Set My Friends On Fire
, and Fear Before
.
They then headlined "The Hot N' Heavy Tour" with support from He Is Legend
, Before Their Eyes
, and And Then There Were None
. On the second half of the tour Eyes Set to Kill
, Watchout! There's Ghosts, and Defending The Pilot joined in.
They went on tour again on October 9, 2009 in support of Blessthefall
and Finch
on the Atticus
tour.
In Summer of 2010 they headlined a tour with band such a Scarlett O'Hara
as well as Attila, Woe, Is Me
, and Abandon All Ships
.
They posted that they are working on a new album on December 3, 2010 in a myspace status.
On August 19, 2011 via twitter Danny had confirmed that DDG is currently on hiatus because they are all doing other projects such as ManCub, The Bunny The Bear, Curses and It's Teeth. Although there have been pics that show some members are already getting together writing music for the next album, as for recording a new album it seems unlikely it will be anytime soon.
Former
EPs
Northglenn, Colorado
Northglenn is a Home Rule Municipality in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 33,697 in 2008.-Geography:Northglenn is located at ....
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
. They are currently signed to Suretone Records. The band consists of frontman Danny Stillman (lead vocals/guitars/keys), Kyle Browning (lead guitar/vocals/programming), Jake Hansen (bass) and Danny Cooper (drums/percussion). To date they have released three full-length albums, as well as an EP.
Tour
In June 2007, Drop Dead, Gorgeous played along with fellow Rise RecordsRise Records
-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
label mates The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
, Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance was an American post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They released four full length studio albums and one EP...
, and At The Throne of Judgment
At The Throne of Judgment
At the Throne of Judgment was an American melodic death metal/metalcore band from Lebanon, Ohio.- Inception, The Arcanum Order, and break-up :...
on the Rise Records tour. From July 18 to July 22, they played a series of shows in Mexico, before joining the Vans Warped Tour 2007, playing dates from July 25 to August 25. In the duration of their touring in Warped Tour.
In 2007, Borland appeared on select tracks on Worse Than a Fairy Tale, by Colorado band Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Both artists are on Ross Robinson's I AM:WOLFPACK label.
In September and October 2007, they toured in support of Aiden
Aiden
Aiden is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. The members are WiL Francis , Nick Wiggins , and Angel Ibarra . wiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left...
with Still Remains
Still Remains
Still Remains is a metalcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They formed out of previous local bands Shades of Amber and Unition. They released two studio albums, Of Love and Lunacy and The Serpent, both to positive reviews, and had minor UK chart success with the single "Dancing with the Enemy"....
, and 1997
1997 (band)
1997 was an American pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois, who formed in October 2005. They released three albums between 2007 and 2009, but broke up the following year.-History:...
on their first full headlining US tour. They also joined Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
, Idiot Pilot
Idiot Pilot
Idiot Pilot is an alternative rock/electronica duo from Bellingham, Washington, United States consisting of Michael Harris and Daniel Anderson.-History:...
, and The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You was a mathcore band from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Their music combined elements of grindcore, progressive metal, hardcore punk and jazz...
at the end of November. They filled in for Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate is an American post-hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2005 and originally from Pahrump, Nevada. They have released three EPs and three full-length studio albums. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was the band's debut album and only album to feature vocalist Ronnie Radke...
at the Australian Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos is a hardcore tour that was started in the winter of 2005 by Kevin Lyman, the creator of the successful Warped Tour along with friend and business partner, John Reese. The Taste Of Chaos tour caters for fans of the post-hardcore, screamo, and metal genres, while offering the same...
shows.
In March 2009 they toured with Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
, I Set My Friends On Fire
I Set My Friends On Fire
I Set My Friends on Fire is an American Experimental group from Miami, Florida. The band was formed in 2007 by Matt Mehana and former member Nabil Moo. The group signed with Epitaph Records before releasing their debut album, You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter, in 2008...
, and Fear Before
Fear Before
Fear Before is an experimental rock band that resides in Aurora, Colorado. As stated on their Alternative Press podcast, their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline of local forest fires titled "The Fear Before The March of Flames." They released their debut album Odd How People...
.
They then headlined "The Hot N' Heavy Tour" with support from He Is Legend
He Is Legend
He Is Legend is a hard rock band formed in Wilmington, North Carolina who signed to Tragic Hero Records in 2009. The band consists of vocalist front man Schuylar Croom, guitarist Adam Tanbouz, drummer Steven Bache, bassist Matt Williams....
, Before Their Eyes
Before Their Eyes
Before Their Eyes is a post-hardcore band from Findlay, Ohio. The band is currently signed to InVogue Records. Founded by vocalist Nick Moore and former guitarist James Nahorny, the name of the band is taken from the New Testament verse Romans 3:18: "There is no fear of God before their eyes." As...
, and And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None (band)
And Then There Were None is an American band from New Hampshire, currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records.-History:And Then There Were None formed in 2003 as a metalcore band, and toured across the United States in support of their highly acclaimed self-released EP "6,000 tries"...
. On the second half of the tour Eyes Set to Kill
Eyes Set to Kill
Eyes Set to Kill is an American metalcore band from Tempe, Arizona. Sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, along with former vocalist Lindsey Vogt started the band in 2003. Lindsey Vogt departed the band in mid-2007 due to issues with management...
, Watchout! There's Ghosts, and Defending The Pilot joined in.
They went on tour again on October 9, 2009 in support of Blessthefall
Blessthefall
Blessthefall is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, currently signed to Fearless Records. The band was founded in 2003 by guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist Jared Warth. Their debut album, His Last Walk, with original vocalist Craig Mabbitt, was released April...
and Finch
Finch (American band)
Finch was an American rock band from Temecula, California. The band released an EP Falling Into Place and two full-length albums, What It Is to Burn and Say Hello to Sunshine before declaring a hiatus in 2006. Finch reformed in 2007, playing a reunion show on November 23 at the Glasshouse in...
on the Atticus
Atticus
Atticus, a Latin name meaning "Man of Attica", may refer to any of:People*Titus Pomponius Atticus , ancient Roman littérateur / philosopher*Atticus , a Platonist philosopher and author of lost Plato commentary...
tour.
In Summer of 2010 they headlined a tour with band such a Scarlett O'Hara
Scarlett O' Hara (band)
Scarlett O'Hara is a four member post-hardcore band from McAllen, Texas currently unsigned. They are currently in the process of writing their second studio album with no set release date at this time.- Formation :...
as well as Attila, Woe, Is Me
Woe, Is Me
Woe, Is Me is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2009, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity Records...
, and Abandon All Ships
Abandon All Ships
Abandon All Ships is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Universal Music Group, Underground Operations along with Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity...
.
They posted that they are working on a new album on December 3, 2010 in a myspace status.
On August 19, 2011 via twitter Danny had confirmed that DDG is currently on hiatus because they are all doing other projects such as ManCub, The Bunny The Bear, Curses and It's Teeth. Although there have been pics that show some members are already getting together writing music for the next album, as for recording a new album it seems unlikely it will be anytime soon.
Members
Current- Danny "Stills" Stillman - lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming, piano (since 2004)
- Kyle Browning - guitars, synthesizers, backing vocals (since 2004)
- Jake Hansen - bass guitar, backing vocals (since 2004)
- Danny Cooper - drums (since 2004)
Former
- Jacob Belcher - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
- Marcus Tallitsch - original lead vocalist (2004)
- Aaron Rothe - keyboards, synthesizers, programming, piano, backing vocals (2004–2008)
- Judah Leary - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2006–2007)
- Jonathan "Duck" Leary - keyboards, synthesizers, programming, piano, percussion, backing vocals (2008–2009)
- Dan Gustavson - rhythm guitar (2004–2009)
- Stivie Nicks - dressing(2004–2009)
Discography
Albums- In VogueIn Vogue-Track listing:- Credits :* Danny Stillman - Lead Vocals* Kyle Browning - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals* Jake Hansen - Bass* Danny Cooper - Drums, Percussion* Dan Gustavson - Rhythm Guitar* Aaron Rothe - Keyboards, Vocals...
(Rise RecordsRise Records-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
, 2006) - Worse Than a Fairy TaleWorse Than a Fairy TaleWorse Than a Fairy Tale is the second album from Colorado band Drop Dead, Gorgeous. Worse Than a Fairy Tale is a concept album as well as an interactive experience for fans, telling the story of a serial killer who plies his trade in a small fictional town called Saylor Lake...
(Suretone RecordsSuretone RecordsSuretone Records is an American record label established in 2006 as a joint venture by Jordan Schur, former CEO of Geffen Records, and Interscope Records, to release alternative rock music...
, 2007) - The Hot N' HeavyThe Hot N' Heavy-Credits:Band members*Danny «Stills» Stillman: Lead vocals, Lyrics*Kyle Browning: Lead guitar, Vocals, Programming*Dan Gustavson: Rhythm guitar*Jake Hansen: Bass*Danny Cooper: Drums, PercussionProduction...
(Suretone RecordsSuretone RecordsSuretone Records is an American record label established in 2006 as a joint venture by Jordan Schur, former CEO of Geffen Records, and Interscope Records, to release alternative rock music...
, 2009)
EPs
- Be Mine, ValentineBe Mine, ValentineBe Mine, Valentine is the first EP released by Colorado band Drop Dead, Gorgeous.-Track listing:# Forever Scarlet – 1:27# Bullets Are Scene – 3:25# Knife Vs. Face: Round I – 2:31# Love Is Murder – 1:23...
(Rise Records, 2006)