Dead Child


Upon first glance at its gruesome exterior, Dead Child appears to be a new creation. However, its jagged roots extend deep into the past, with a history that holds almost a century of collective experience. It all began when, as youngsters growing up in Louisville, KY during the 70s and 80s, the evil riffs of the heaviest bands were like voices beckoning them to a darker side. Thus began a long, downward journey into the abyss.

As the members aged, the effects of their constant search for fresh sounds took its toll, both mentally and physically. Some sought counseling. Others turned even further inward and found their maladjustment manifesting in physical ways.

Hopelessly searching to cure bad parts and old limbs, Dead Child made many misguided visits to the Louisville Prosthetics Suppliers. Met with either anger or apathy, their attempts always ended with another door slammed in their faces.

Being turned away left them feeling hopeless and hollow. The world grew darker. They gradually became more and more disoriented until their surroundings blurred, spinning out of control. Days and nights became a single endless moment. Unbearable pain was the only thread that connected light and dark. Each member, independent of the others, went back to his metal roots in an effort to feel grounded in a doomed world.

Suddenly, a ray of light broke through the grey: Quarterstick Records appeared with an extended hand. They covered the extensive medical bills, and the band was given the prosthetics and physical therapy they so desperately needed. All the label asked for in return was a full-length record.

Dead Child graciously responded with "Attack"; a violent, 45-minute statement of intent. Neither withered appendages nor mangled muscle could restrain their venomous assault. Embarking on that blackened path many years ago has led to this: Dead Child has created a five-headed Frankenstein that now walks among the living.

Miranda Lange - Director of Publicity for Quarterstick Records
P.O. Box 25342 Chicago IL 60625
miranda(NO-SPAM)@tgrec.com
T: 773/388/8888 x 204 F: 773/388/3888
AIM: Touche Go
WEB: www.touchandgorecords.com

Album Credits

produced, engineered and mixed by brad wood

recorded at downtown recording, louisville ky
mixed at seagrass studio, valley village ca
mastered by john golden at golden mastering, ventura ca

cover photo by heather cantrell
back photo by gary lee holmes jr retouched by david yow
cover logo by nicholas stepaniak back logo by csdiv
layout by david babbitt

all songs written by
tony bailey/fncya music (ascap)
todd cook/unicorn swordfight (bmi)
dahm/last man on earth (ascap)
michael mcmahan/hext music (bmi)
david pajo/bearded music (bmi)

Lyrics (Rich Text Format)


Features

Decibel: 4-7-08
Gibson Louisville, KY - Cool Music Scene
LA Weekly
LEO Weekly
Magnet April 2008
The Onion
Pitchfork 4-22-08
Revolver
Suicide Girls
Velocity: Cover, Part 1, Part 2, Part3

Reviews

Allmusic
Chicago Reader
High Times
Inked
Last Plane To Jakarta
Leo Weekly
Meanstreet
Metromix
Orlando Weekly
Boston Phoenix
Spin
Time Out Chicago
Wire

Track Reviews

Exclaim

Miranda Lange - Director of Publicity for Quarterstick Records
P.O. Box 25342 Chicago IL 60625
miranda(NO-SPAM)@tgrec.com
T: 773/388/8888 x 204 F: 773/388/3888
AIM: Touche Go
WEB: www.touchandgorecords.com

Dead Child Tour




    Miranda Lange - Director of Publicity for Quarterstick Records
    P.O. Box 25342 Chicago IL 60625
    miranda(NO-SPAM)@tgrec.com
    T: 773/388/8888 x 204 F: 773/388/3888
    AIM: Touche Go
    WEB: www.touchandgorecords.com