The Newlydeads

The Newlydeads were an industrial rock band founded by Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe.[1]

The Newlydeads
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresIndustrial rock
Years active1997-2006

At one time or another, The Newlydeads also featured Taime Downe's Faster Pussycat bandmates: guitarist Xristian Simon, bassist Danny Nordahl, and drummer Chad Stewart. They released two full studio albums (The Newlydeads and Dead End), as well as a remix album (Re-Bound) and a compilation album (Dreams from a Dirt Nap).

At one time, the band also featured former Bang Tango bassist Kyle Kyle. At one time, the band also featured Dish as drummer/percussionist.

The Newlydeads have also contributed to at least two compilation albums. Their song "Lipstick" appeared on the 2002 release Heat Slick Records Compilation.[2] The 2007 Cleopatra release Industrial Masters includes The Newlydeads' cover of the Nine Inch Nails song "Terrible Lie," originally featured on the 2000 Cleopotra release Covered in Nails: A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails.

Taime Downe still performs Newlydeads songs with Faster Pussycat.

  1. ^ Epstein, Dan (June 22–28, 2001). "Capsule Band Profiles". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on June 27, 2001.
  2. ^ Meyer, Frank (August 22, 2002). "Various Artists Heat Slick Records Compilation". KNAC.