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BIOGRAPHY|Mike-vocals, Jeff-guitar, Jonathan-guitar, Joe-bass, Danny-drums |As veterans of the diverse Long Island Hardcore scene, the members of Dearly Departed first formed in late 2001. With vocalist Mike Mallamo (formerly of Inside), Bassist Joe Rubino (of Tension), guitarist Jon Cox (also of Tension, Earthling Massive and From Autumn to Ashes), Guitarist Jeff Bodzer (from Helen of Troy), and Danny Lopez (of Scarab) five very different musical tastes joined together to form a style as original as it is hard to pinpoint. Working on their second full length release, the songs are written and ready to be recorded. Upon their first release, “Believing in Ghosts”, in February of 2003, the quintet hit the road to support the record with such national acts as From Autumn to Ashes, Avenged Sevenfold, Nora, and Superstitions of the Sky; and also staying home for the “This Island Earth” festival that summer, playing alongside such acts as local friends Taking Back Sunday and Brand New as well as more national names like Hot Rod Circuit, Thursday, and The Starting Line. With a new record waiting in the wings, Dearly Departed stands poised to put out what will undoubtedly be a record full of raw emotional power with the eclectic musicianship that will continue to define their sound. |
