Dead Confederate

DEAD CONFEDERATE

Dead Confederate’s music is intense – a lumbering, southern, psychedelic grizzly that reveals itself like fireworks in slow motion. The songs build before they burst into either giant melodic overtures or a shimmering cascade of saturated squalor – or both. They’re rock songs with a drawl. But when a charge is needed, Dead Confederate cut through the fog in favor of razor sharp punkers that pay tribute to nineties rock heroes – a rock edge that helps them find balance against more challenging soundscapes.

One might compare Dead Confederate to an American version of The Verve, but listen close and there are also elements as disparate as Ennio Morricone’s spaghetti western soundtracks and Duane Allman with a head full of ether. Regardless, Dead Confederate never lose that slightly unhinged sense of urgency – the beast they create may lumber, but it’s always prepared to strike.

Dead Confederate was formed in August 2006 by musicians hailing from Augusta, GA, where seeds of the current lineup were planted as far back as high school. Members now reside in Athens and Atlanta, GA.

The band recently signed with TAO Records/Razor & Tie Entertainment. An EP will be available this fall and the full length LP is set for release in Spring 08′.

Dead Confederate:
John Watkins – Vocals, Piano/Organ
Hardy Morris – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Walker Howle – Lead/Slide Guitar
Jason Scarboro – Drums
Brantley Senn – Vocals, Bass

www.myspace.com/deadconfederate

~ by Andrew on December 17, 2007.