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Closed Casket is an Adelaide death metal band with a similarity to '''The Black Dahlia Murder''', particularly with regards to the vocalist's use of two very distinct singing voices. The band has suffered a number of setbacks during its career, not the least of which was the suicide of original vocalist Abe on May 16, 2006. After continuing with "Killer" Causby and producing a demo, the band began working on a debut EP for Adelaide label Truth Inc. before Causby departed in December 2007. While seeking a replacement the rest of the band recorded the debut EP "Thy Blood, Thy Word" with vocals completed by Torode ahead of its release in March 2008.
Closed Casket is an Adelaide death metal band with a similarity to '''The Black Dahlia Murder''', particularly with regards to the vocalist's use of two very distinct singing voices. The band has suffered a number of setbacks during its career, not the least of which was the suicide of original vocalist Abe on May 16, 2006. After continuing with "Killer" Causby and producing a demo, the band began working on a debut EP for Adelaide label Truth Inc. before Causby departed in December 2007. While seeking a replacement the rest of the band recorded the debut EP "Thy Blood, Thy Word" with vocals completed by Torode ahead of its release in March 2008.


In 2009, the band won the opening slot on the Adelaide leg of the [[Summer Slaughter]] tour and will also support '''Krisiun''' in April.
In 2009, the band won the opening slot on the Adelaide leg of the [[Summer Slaughter]] tour and supported '''Krisiun''' in April. They have completed an album for release in 2010.


===Discography===
===Discography===

Revision as of 07:02, 28 May 2010

Band members

  • Line-up
    • Sam Ahrens (bass)
    • Scott Belmont (drums)
    • Taigan Harris (guitar)
    • Dan Torode (vocals)
    • Christopher Walden (guitar)
  • Former members
    • Chris Causby (vocals) (2006 - 2007)
    • Abe (vocals) (2004 - 2006) d. 16/5/06

Website

myspace.com/closedcasketmetal

Formed

Adelaide, SA, 2004

Band information

Closed Casket is an Adelaide death metal band with a similarity to The Black Dahlia Murder, particularly with regards to the vocalist's use of two very distinct singing voices. The band has suffered a number of setbacks during its career, not the least of which was the suicide of original vocalist Abe on May 16, 2006. After continuing with "Killer" Causby and producing a demo, the band began working on a debut EP for Adelaide label Truth Inc. before Causby departed in December 2007. While seeking a replacement the rest of the band recorded the debut EP "Thy Blood, Thy Word" with vocals completed by Torode ahead of its release in March 2008.

In 2009, the band won the opening slot on the Adelaide leg of the Summer Slaughter tour and supported Krisiun in April. They have completed an album for release in 2010.

Discography

EP:

2008 Thy Blood, Thy Word Truth Inc.