Common Dead
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, melodic death metal, groove metal[1]
Years active2009–2013[2]
LabelsIndependent
MembersAndrew Laurenson

Common Dead was an American thrash/groove metal band and stage name[3] of recording artist A.P. Laurenson.[4][5] The band was considered part of the new wave of American heavy metal.[6][7]

History

Common Dead is classified as melodic death metal[8] by various sources, although the band touches on melodic thrash metal,[8] groove metal, and alternative metal influences. Andrew Laurenson was the band's sole proprietor and performed all instrumentation for all recorded efforts. He played lead/rhythm guitar and vocals for live occasions.[9]

Common Dead debuted with a self-titled album in 2009.[10] In an interview with Metal-Rules.com,[4] Laurenson commented that the band revolves around a melodic guitar influence and raw, forthright vocals. A four-track EP was released in January 2011 entitled Interim Flesh, which experimented with industrial metal influences[11] not typical of the band's style. The EP scored warm praise from critics.[12][13]

The band released an album Diatribe in February 2012. It was met with generally positive reviews from numerous sources.[9][14][15][16] Three music videos were released for the album. One titled "Critical Mass" was broadcast on Underground Video TV.[17][18][19][20] The following year, the album Allegorize was released.[21]

Metal Underground posted an interview after a raw mix for a Fear Factory cover came out on YouTube. Common Dead recorded a cover for "Flashpoint" as one instrumentalist. They also announced that new members would be joining the band for live performances.[22] A break in activity was confirmed in 2013 as Laurenson moved towards other projects, including work under his natural name.[23][24]

Discography

  • Common Dead (full-length, 2009)
  • Interim Flesh (EP, 2011)
  • Come Get Some: Alternate Studio Version (Single, 2011)[25]
  • Diatribe (full-length, 2012)
  • Allegorize (full-length, 2013)

References

  1. ↑ "COMMON DEAD Post New Video Interview, Video Retrospective". BraveWords. April 16, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Common Dead Going on Hiatus – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". www.metalunderground.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ Fisher, Jason. "Common Dead Issues Album Update". The Gauntlet. The Gauntlet. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Williams, Robert (February 20, 2010). "Interview with Common Dead (February 2010)". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Billboard: Common Dead". Billboard Music.
  6. ↑ "Interview with Common Dead". Metal Rules. February 20, 2010. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Common Dead: Animalism". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on August 13, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  8. 1 2 "Common Dead Band Info". Spirit of Metal Guide.
  9. 1 2 Greg Pratt (February 22, 2012). "Diatribe Review". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.
  10. ↑ "Common Dead | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  11. ↑ Ken Kopija (Editor in Chief) (January 20, 2011). "Common Dead Release Interim Flesh EP". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ Williams, Robert (January 2011). "Review of Interim Flesh". Metal Rules. Archived from the original on February 12, 2017.
  13. ↑ The Metal Forge (January 2011). "Review of Interim Flesh". The Metal Forge. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018.
  14. ↑ Bruce Moore (March 12, 2012). "Diatribe (Review)". Pure Grain Audio.
  15. ↑ Firuath (February 24, 2012). "Diatribe Review". Metal Underground.
  16. ↑ McNamara, Colin (March 10, 2012). "BRUTALISM - Common Dead "Diatribe" - Review". www.brutalism.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  17. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/uvtv-heavy-metal-hardcore/id168075141
  18. ↑ "Common Dead Critical Mass". Underground Video TV. November 25, 2011. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Underground Video Television Episode Listing (#16)". Underground Video TV.
  20. ↑ "Underground Video TV: Aired Episodes & Podcasts". Underground Video TV.
  21. ↑ Greg Pratt (April 16, 2013). "Allegorize Review". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.
  22. ↑ "Metal Underground Exclusive with Common Dead". Metal Underground. April 9, 2012.
  23. ↑ "Common Dead Going On Extended Hiatus". Metal Underground. June 11, 2013.
  24. ↑ "Common Dead Streaming Two Full Albums Online". Metal Underground. November 14, 2013.
  25. ↑ Ken Kopija (Editor in Chief) (May 20, 2011). "Common Dead iTunes Single". MetalBuzz. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
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