Note To Scene The Story and Influence of Drop Dead, Gorgeous
Apr 3, 2021
The podcast dives into the new singles from All Time Low and Beartooth, revealing secrets to chart success. It explores the evolution of modern post-hardcore and metalcore, linking new sounds to historical influences. The musical legacy of Drop Dead Gorgeous takes center stage, showcasing their rise from the 2000s screamo scene to their defining album 'In Vogue.' Listeners learn about the intriguing production of 'Worse Than a Fairy Tale,' a chilling concept album, and reflect on the band's tumultuous journey and its impact on the genre.
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Hybrid Sound Defined A Scene
- Drop Dead Gorgeous fused mall-hot-topic emo aesthetics with mathcore-tinged screamo to create a distinctive MySpace-era sound.
- That hybrid approach made them a direct ancestor to many modern mall-screamo revival bands.
Early MySpace Breakthrough
- Drop Dead Gorgeous formed in late 2004 with most members still in high school and quickly drew attention online via PureVolume and MySpace.
- Rise Records signed them in September 2005 before they ever toured extensively.
Paramore's Old Name Surprise
- A surprising LiveJournal from Hayley Williams revealed Paramore briefly used the name Drop Dead Gorgeous in 2004.
- Early Paramore merch reportedly bears that original name, a rare scene collectible.