DZ Deathrays

DZ Deathrays
DZ Deathrays performing in Berlin in 2011
DZ Deathrays performing in Berlin in 2011
Background information
Also known asDZ
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresDance-punk, noise rock, post-punk revival, indie rock
Years active2008 (2008)–present
Labels
  • Useless Art
  • Illusive Sounds
  • I Oh You
  • Infectious
  • Dine Alone
MembersShane Parsons
Simon Ridley
Lachlan Ewbank
Websitehttp://dzdeathrays.com

DZ Deathrays (previously Denzel[1] then DZ[2]) are an Australian dance-punk trio from Brisbane, Queensland.[3] Composed of Shane Parsons (vocals/guitar), Lachlan Ewbank (lead guitar/vocals) and Simon Ridley (drums),[4] they put out two EPs before releasing their debut album, Bloodstreams, in April 2012.[5] The album won the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2012.[6] To date they have released six studio albums: Bloodstreams, Black Rat, Bloody Lovely, Positive Rising: Part 1, Positive Rising: Part 2 and R.I.F.F

  1. ^ "Denzel - Triple J Unearthed". Triple J Unearthed. 24 August 2007.
  2. ^ Cahill, Mikey (7 April 2011), "Rock City", Herald-Sun
  3. ^ Chrysta Cherrie. "DZ Deathrays | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  4. ^ Shepherd, Fiona (17 May 2012), "Review : DZ Deathrays", The Scotsman
  5. ^ Seidler, Jonno (7 April 2012), "Deathrays take aim at a hit with debut album", The Gold Coast Bulletin
  6. ^ "Aria for Bundy originated band DZ Deathrays", News Mail, 30 November 2012