Dead Rabbitts

Dead Rabbitts formed in 2011 as a side project for Craig Mabbitt, primarily known as the lead vocalist for Escape the Fate. The project was conceived as a return to Mabbitt's heavier musical origins, specifically echoing his work with blessthefall and The Word Alive.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the band functions as a supergroup within the metalcore and post-hardcore scenes, featuring a rotating cast of members from established acts. Their sound identity is defined by a 'scenecore' aesthetic: high-production values, a mix of unclean and clean vocals, and a heavy reliance on breakdowns and melodic hooks. Over a decade of activity, they have evolved from the raw energy of the 'Edge of Reality' EP to the more refined, electronic-tinged metalcore of 'Rumination' and 'Redefined'. Critical consensus views the band as a reliable bastion of the genre, praised for maintaining the intensity of early 2010s metalcore while updating the sonic palette for modern listeners. They occupy a specific cultural niche for fans who value the vocal legacy of the mid-2000s hardcore transition into the mainstream.