Ded_(band)
Ded (band)
American nu metal band
Ded (stylized as DED) is an American nu metal band from Tempe, Arizona made up of members from Greeley Estates and Man Made Machine. The band released its debut track "FMFY" in December 2016 with production by John Feldmann.[1] Ded followed up with its first radio single "Anti-Everything" on February 3, 2017 with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM Octane.[2]
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 Members of Ded performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Nu metal |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Suretone |
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The origins of the ensemble can be traced to Arizona band The Cover Up. Lead vocalist Joe Cotela stated that things with The Cover Up were approaching a standstill, and that they were performing music influenced by Every Time I Die. Because the band was dissatisfied with Epic Records not properly promoting the album, the band decided to move on.[3]
This dissolution eventually formed Man Made Machine.
Formation and Mis•an•thrope (2015-2017)
Shortly after Man Made Machine performed their final show,[4] Cotela and percussionist Matthew Reinhard formed Ded along with guitarist David Ludlow and bassist Kyle Koelsch, both members of Greeley Estates.[5] In December 2016,[6] the band released its debut track "FMFY" on all digital platforms along with a music video.[4] The following February,[7] the band released its second single, "Anti-Everything."[8] In May 2017, the latter composition ranked No. 18 on Mainstream Rock songs.[9] Ded released their debut studio album, Mis•an•thrope, on July 21, 2017.[10]
Mannequin Eyes EP and School of Thought (2018-present)
In July 2018, the ensemble announced that they had begun working on their second studio album.[11]
In April 2020, Suretone Records renewed its multiple-year deal with ADA Worldwide for exclusive distribution. Shortly thereafter, the band released a two-track EP entitled "Mannequin Eyes" which features the songs "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)" and "Eyes Sewn Shut".
Sometime in 2021, guitarist David Ludlow departed the group, and was replaced by Alex Adamcik.
At the time of the EP's arrival on streaming platforms, it was announced the band's second studio album will be arriving sometime after 2020 and will be the first studio release under the new deal.[12] The album, School of Thought, was released on October 15, 2021.
The band first toured with Korn and Animals As Leaders in May 2017 and Korn again in July and August on the Serenity of Summer Tour with Stone Sour, Yelawolf,[13] and others. Ded also played at various rock festivals including Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range, Rocklahoma, Chicago Open Air,[14] Louder than Life,[15] and Aftershock Festival.[16] In October 2017, Ded performed at the Loudwire Awards Kickoff Party in Los Angeles, California. They were also nominated for Best Name Artist at the award show. In October, the band announced a tour with Pop Evil that would run November to December.
Ded is set to open their 2018 touring season on In This Moment's The Witching Hour Tour with New Years Day and P.O.D. The tour will run January 16, 2018 through February 18. Ded also performed at Shiprocked on January 21–25.[citation needed]
In September–October 2018, the ensemble performed throughout North America with Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Thousand Below, and A War Within.[17]
Current members
- Joe Cotela - lead vocals (2016–present)
- Matt Reinhard - drums (2016–present)
- Kyle Koelsch - bass guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
- Alex Adamcik - guitar, backing vocals (2021–present)
Former members
- David Ludlow - guitar, backing vocals (2016-2021)
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US Heat. [18] |
US Ind. [19] |
US Sales [20] | ||
| 2017 | Mis•an•thrope
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3 | 16 | 80 |
| 2021 | School of Thought[21]
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EPs
- Mannequin Eyes (2020)[22]
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Main. [9] | |||
| "FMFY"[4] | 2016 | — | Mis.an.thrope |
| "Anti-Everything"[7] | 2017 | 18 | |
| "Dead to Me"[23] | — | ||
| "Remember the Enemy"[24] | 21 | ||
| "Hate Me" | 2018 | 32 | |
| "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)"[25] | 2020 | 25 | School of Thought |
| "Eyes Sewn Shut"[25] | — | ||
| "Parasite"[26] | — | ||
| "Kill Beautiful Things"[citation needed] | 2021 | 13 |
Music videos
| Title[citation needed] | Year | Director(s) |
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| "FMFY" | 2017 | Unknown |
| "Anti-Everything" | Fred Durst | |
| "Remember the Enemy" | ||
| "Hate Me" | 2018 | Shan Dan Horan |
| "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)" | 2020 | Marc Klasfeld[27] |
| "Kill Beautiful Things" | 2021 | Unknown |
| "Ghost" | 2022 | Shan Dan Horan |
- "DED Release 'Deadly' New Lyric Video for "FMFY"". Puregrainaudio.com. December 21, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- "DED, 'Anti-Everything' - Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. February 23, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- Carlos Ramirez (September 19, 2011). "Man Made Machine Looked to '90s Rock for Inspiration on Their Debut Album". Noisecreep.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Rising Rockers DED release Fred Durst directed video for "Anti-Everything"". New-Transcendence. March 13, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "An Interview With the Arizona Rockers DED On Their Latest Album and More! - All Access Music". allaccess.com. February 9, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- "FMFY - Single by DED on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "Anti-Everything - Single by DED on Apple Music". apple.com. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- "Ded, 'Anti-Everything' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "DED – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)": "Mainstream Rock Songs: April 18, 2020". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- "Mis-An-Thrope by DED on iTunes". iTunes Store. United States: Apple Inc. July 21, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- "Joe Cotela". Facebook.com.
- "DED Releases New Micro EP, 'Mannequin Eyes'". Blabbermouth.net. March 12, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "Korn With Stone Sour, Skillet, Yelawolf, and DED". Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- "2017 Chicago Open Air Set Times Revealed". Loudwire. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- "Louder Than Life". Louderthanlifefestival.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- "2017 MONSTER ENERGY AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL SET TIMES REVEALED". Loudwire.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- "Ded - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- "Ded - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- "Ded - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- "DED Release New EP "Mannequin Eyes"". theprp.com. March 12, 2020.
- "Metal rockers Ded premiere new video for "Dead To Me"—watch - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- "Mannequin Eyes by DED on Spotify". Open.spotify.com. March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- "NEWS: Ded share new song, 'Parasite'!". Deadpress.co.uk. August 27, 2020. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "DED - A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby) [Official Video]". YouTube. Retrieved May 9, 2020.