Cadaver Dogs
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Cadaver Dogs are an Ohio based rock band formed in late 2009. Composed of Mat Franklin, Cole Walsh-Davis, and Alex "Lex Vegas" Mosie, all members of notable Ohio band Look Afraid
, they have quickly made an impression on not only their home base of Columbus, OH but the entire mid-west music scene. The Columbus Music Review said about Cadaver Dogs -"A fresh sound for this city and beyond."
and previously of Ohio band Sofapunch,(a ska band with mild Ohio exposure) along with Cole Walsh-Davis and Lex Vegas of Look Afraid
formed [Cadaver Dogs] in 2009 as an alternate project to work on while Look Afraid
singer Alex Nauth was on tour with Foxy Shazam
. The band quickly took off and has since become the current full-time musical endeavour for the trio.
The band recorded their debut EP, Cadaver Dogs present: Thrill Ride, with producer Mitch Wyatt, and released it in July 2010. The EP was released for free digital download and a limited-edition cassette run, with only 100 being hand produced by the band. Cadaver Dogs completed three tours of the mid-west and east coast in support of the album, and have shared the stage with a number of notable acts in their short career including 500 Miles to Memphis
, Riverboat Gamblers, The Flatliners
, The Promise Hero
, and The Dopamines
, and joined Foxy Shazam
and Free Energy
on a number of dates on their fall 2010 tour.
Cadaver Dogs recorded their follow-up EP, Cadaver Dogs present: On All Fours, with producers Kevin Antreassian and Jesse Korman, formerly of The Number Twelve Looks Like You
at Backdoor Studios in Rockaway, NJ, a studio formerly used by The Dillenger Escape Plan. The resulting EP was recently released via limited digital download, only available to fans who pre-ordered the vinyl edition of their album through funding on Kickstarter.com. The EP will be available for national digital download in July 2011 and on one-sided 12" vinyl in August 2011. Tracks from the album are currently streaming on their website.
Cadaver Dogs were featured performers on the final day of the 2010 Hell City tattoo convention, playing on the Main Stage for a crowd of hundreds. Previously, Look Afraid
had written the theme song to the 2009 festival.
With Look Afraid, the trio won an international music competition called Famecast in December 2007, taking home $10,000 and much press attention after beating hundreds of bands from around the world. Aaron Burgess of Spin Magazine was at their performance in Austin, Texas, dubbing them "A Badass Rock Band" (can be seen in print beneath the live performance video).
"Their 5-track new debut, Thrill Ride, starts hitting hard with "Slingshot," and doesn't stop until the last song, "The Racer." You walk away still wanting more, anxiously awaiting an arrival of a full-length CD. A fresh sound for this city and beyond. The downloadable EP is very tight, calibrated with pristine precision, never trailing behind or ahead. The mix is highly professional, and I give credit to whoever produced, mixed and mastered this release. It's on the level of many mainstream releases. At the time of this writing, the EP was available on ReverbNation for a free download, and I encourage anyone who needs unrepentant Rock n' Roll, Cadaver Dogs is essential for any collection."
"I was invited to see these guys before, but wasn't able to see their set. I now regret it. The Cadaver Dogs can put on a mean-ass show. They ripped into what seemed to be one of their most popular songs, the crowd in a stacked residence screaming along. Guys headbanging and girls grinding and dancing, I could tell these people were the most die-hard. Mat's vocals are harsh but appropriate, not to mention not being that bad of a guitarist. The bassist, Cole, shows much talent, being able to show funk and speed simultaneously, and the drummer is just crazy. Without effort, I was able to snap off the Kodak-moment photos, because their stage-presence is not unlike the professionals. Rocking out is what they were born for. The set was intimate and heavy, not having a dull moment, though it seemed a little short . . . probably because we were wanting more. They ended with one of their best-loved songs, the guitarist/vocalist practically passing out on the floor cradling his axe. I must say that they're one of my favorites to see live, energetically. If you've ever seen old footage of Mötley Crüe, Rancid, or Nirvana footage from small venues, you'll know what I'm talking about."
"The Cadaver Dogs followed with their own style of crass rock metal. Catchy melodies topped with distortion and feedback, they remind me a lot of the underground footage I've seen of old school punk bands. The stage presence is unmatched in such a small room. Crawling, grinding, aching, the music is in your face, yet begs for a sing-along. Mathew, Cole and Lex rock it hard and stripped. Their set is such an intimate experience amongst themselves, that they seem to forget that the crowd is there until Mat falls into one of the fans doing a guitar solo. Excellent band to see live and up front and center."
Look Afraid
Look Afraid is an Ohio-based rock band formed in 2007. They won the international competition called Famecast in December 2007.-History:Look Afraid was formed by Alex Nauth and Mat Franklin, previously of Sofapunch...
, they have quickly made an impression on not only their home base of Columbus, OH but the entire mid-west music scene. The Columbus Music Review said about Cadaver Dogs -"A fresh sound for this city and beyond."
History
Mat Franklin, a descendant of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat...
and previously of Ohio band Sofapunch,(a ska band with mild Ohio exposure) along with Cole Walsh-Davis and Lex Vegas of Look Afraid
Look Afraid
Look Afraid is an Ohio-based rock band formed in 2007. They won the international competition called Famecast in December 2007.-History:Look Afraid was formed by Alex Nauth and Mat Franklin, previously of Sofapunch...
formed [Cadaver Dogs] in 2009 as an alternate project to work on while Look Afraid
Look Afraid
Look Afraid is an Ohio-based rock band formed in 2007. They won the international competition called Famecast in December 2007.-History:Look Afraid was formed by Alex Nauth and Mat Franklin, previously of Sofapunch...
singer Alex Nauth was on tour with Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band is composed of lead vocalist Eric Sean Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, and bass player Daisy. Later, trumpeter and back-up vocalist Alex Nauth joined, and Aaron McVeigh became the band's permanent...
. The band quickly took off and has since become the current full-time musical endeavour for the trio.
The band recorded their debut EP, Cadaver Dogs present: Thrill Ride, with producer Mitch Wyatt, and released it in July 2010. The EP was released for free digital download and a limited-edition cassette run, with only 100 being hand produced by the band. Cadaver Dogs completed three tours of the mid-west and east coast in support of the album, and have shared the stage with a number of notable acts in their short career including 500 Miles to Memphis
500 Miles to Memphis
500 Miles to Memphis is an American Cowpunk band from Cincinnati, Ohio. Previously, the band has received international praise for their ability to satisfy the musical hunger of fans in both country and alternative/punk genres. Right out of the gate, fans will hear dramatic differences from the...
, Riverboat Gamblers, The Flatliners
The Flatliners
The Flatliners are a punk rock/ska punk band from Richmond Hill and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Since their formation in 2002, The Flatliners have been a growing influence in the Toronto punk/ska scene as well as other areas of the Greater Toronto Area. They are currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords...
, The Promise Hero
The Promise Hero
The Promise Hero is a Rock band from Cleveland, Ohio.-History:The Promise Hero was established in 2006 by long time friends and collaborators Bobby Vaughn and Daniel Weiss after the breakup of The Honor Role in 2005, which included vocalist Justin Vaughn, Bobby's brother...
, and The Dopamines
The Dopamines
The Dopamines are a punk rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed by Jon Lewis Jon Weiner , and Matt Hemingway . In 2008, Matt parted with The Dopamines and Michael Dickson quickly took over as the permanent drummer...
, and joined Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band is composed of lead vocalist Eric Sean Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, and bass player Daisy. Later, trumpeter and back-up vocalist Alex Nauth joined, and Aaron McVeigh became the band's permanent...
and Free Energy
Free Energy (band)
Free Energy is an American rock band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The members include Scott Wells, Paul Sprangers, Evan Wells, and Nicholas Shuminsky.-History:...
on a number of dates on their fall 2010 tour.
Cadaver Dogs recorded their follow-up EP, Cadaver Dogs present: On All Fours, with producers Kevin Antreassian and Jesse Korman, formerly of The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You was a mathcore band from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Their music combined elements of grindcore, progressive metal, hardcore punk and jazz...
at Backdoor Studios in Rockaway, NJ, a studio formerly used by The Dillenger Escape Plan. The resulting EP was recently released via limited digital download, only available to fans who pre-ordered the vinyl edition of their album through funding on Kickstarter.com. The EP will be available for national digital download in July 2011 and on one-sided 12" vinyl in August 2011. Tracks from the album are currently streaming on their website.
Cadaver Dogs were featured performers on the final day of the 2010 Hell City tattoo convention, playing on the Main Stage for a crowd of hundreds. Previously, Look Afraid
Look Afraid
Look Afraid is an Ohio-based rock band formed in 2007. They won the international competition called Famecast in December 2007.-History:Look Afraid was formed by Alex Nauth and Mat Franklin, previously of Sofapunch...
had written the theme song to the 2009 festival.
With Look Afraid, the trio won an international music competition called Famecast in December 2007, taking home $10,000 and much press attention after beating hundreds of bands from around the world. Aaron Burgess of Spin Magazine was at their performance in Austin, Texas, dubbing them "A Badass Rock Band" (can be seen in print beneath the live performance video).
"Their 5-track new debut, Thrill Ride, starts hitting hard with "Slingshot," and doesn't stop until the last song, "The Racer." You walk away still wanting more, anxiously awaiting an arrival of a full-length CD. A fresh sound for this city and beyond. The downloadable EP is very tight, calibrated with pristine precision, never trailing behind or ahead. The mix is highly professional, and I give credit to whoever produced, mixed and mastered this release. It's on the level of many mainstream releases. At the time of this writing, the EP was available on ReverbNation for a free download, and I encourage anyone who needs unrepentant Rock n' Roll, Cadaver Dogs is essential for any collection."
"I was invited to see these guys before, but wasn't able to see their set. I now regret it. The Cadaver Dogs can put on a mean-ass show. They ripped into what seemed to be one of their most popular songs, the crowd in a stacked residence screaming along. Guys headbanging and girls grinding and dancing, I could tell these people were the most die-hard. Mat's vocals are harsh but appropriate, not to mention not being that bad of a guitarist. The bassist, Cole, shows much talent, being able to show funk and speed simultaneously, and the drummer is just crazy. Without effort, I was able to snap off the Kodak-moment photos, because their stage-presence is not unlike the professionals. Rocking out is what they were born for. The set was intimate and heavy, not having a dull moment, though it seemed a little short . . . probably because we were wanting more. They ended with one of their best-loved songs, the guitarist/vocalist practically passing out on the floor cradling his axe. I must say that they're one of my favorites to see live, energetically. If you've ever seen old footage of Mötley Crüe, Rancid, or Nirvana footage from small venues, you'll know what I'm talking about."
"The Cadaver Dogs followed with their own style of crass rock metal. Catchy melodies topped with distortion and feedback, they remind me a lot of the underground footage I've seen of old school punk bands. The stage presence is unmatched in such a small room. Crawling, grinding, aching, the music is in your face, yet begs for a sing-along. Mathew, Cole and Lex rock it hard and stripped. Their set is such an intimate experience amongst themselves, that they seem to forget that the crowd is there until Mat falls into one of the fans doing a guitar solo. Excellent band to see live and up front and center."