Myspace site:
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadthings
Official Website:
http://www.thedeadthings.com.au with sound and video samples!
Band Bio:
Drawing influence from their Glam Metal idols such as Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Ratt, Poison, Pretty Boy Floyd and Kiss and taking horror style themes similar to Alice Cooper and The Misfits, The Deadthings created their very own style of a darker and more aggressive Glam Metal. With their no holds barred Hairspray and Make Up appearance The Deadthings unleash their Blood, Guts Hooks and Looks upon their audience with a non-stop high energy live show that features all the frills of a Stadium Glam Metal Concert.
In June 2004 The Deadthings released their debut EP When Hell Sleazes Over to critical acclaim from Rock journalists world wide including a stellar review in UK magazine Classic Rock. Following the release the band toured extensively throughout Australia to a consistently increasing audience. Along the way gaining support slots for Sony recording artists Sunk Loto, Argument Soul (Japan) and former Murderdolls vocalist Wednesday 13 (USA).
With their new first full length release Who Killed Holly Would? available in Australia through Automatic Distribution and online from http://www.perrisrecords.com, The Deadthings are poised to take the next step. The album reflects the growth in song writing and musicianship while still retaining their Shout-Along anthems gaining them a 9.5/10 review from Sleaze Metal.com and the track “Forever Damned” onto the Perris Records “Holywood Hairspray Vol.5” Compilation CD. With their Rock N Roll soaked in blood and sparkling in glitter The Deadthings continue to build a strong live following from show to show with no plans on slowing down until the whole world screams their name!
Sound best described as?:
Hard Rocking Glam-Metal with Anthemic Choruses and twisted lyrics.
Major influences:
Twisted Sister, Ratt, Kiss, Motley Crue, Pretty Boy Floyd
Ultimate goal as a band:
To tour the world playing our music!
Best Gig so far:
Hi Fi Bar March 24th, 2006. Congrats to our photographer Gavin D for the awesome live shots featured here.
If The Deadthings could play with 2 bands past or present, who would they be?:
Kiss and Twisted Sister
What sets The Deadthings apart from other bands of today and your thoughts on Australia as a “force” in the worldwide glam rock scene?:
The Deadthings offer a huge visual element as well as a soundtrack to rock you straight to hell!!! I think Australia struggles as a force in the world wide glam rock scene as our pub rock roots are so strong with AC/DC and Rose Tatoo as Australian Rock Icons. The last Great Glam Rock band from Australia was the awesome Candy Harlots.
Final words:
If it’s No Holds Barred Hairspray, Make Up, Hooks and Looks you’re after then The Deadthings have got what you’re lookin’ for.
