Death From Above 1979
Rock · CA · Active since 2001

Death From Above 1979

Aggressive, overdriven bass and disco-punk drums. It is the sound of a basement riot that you can actually dance to. High-voltage energy for restless nights.

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Formed in Toronto in 2002, Death From Above 1979 is a Canadian punk rock duo featuring bassist Jesse F. Keeler and vocalist-drummer Sebastien Grainger. The band gained recognition for their aggressive sound, releasing four studio albums between 2004 and 2021. Throughout their career, the group has maintained a presence in the music scene while collaborating with labels including Ache Records and Last Gang Records to distribute their distinctively heavy, high-energy musical output.

Our Catalog4 Albums · 2004 · 2021
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