DEADNIGHT

Forged in the Chicago underground in 2003, DEADNIGHT began as a two-piece studio project with the goal of creating music that is memorable
and timeless. With their ferocious old-school thrash riffing, screaming guitar solos and haunting atmosphere, DEADNIGHT's blackened sound is truly unparalleled. After releasing their debut album "Messenger of Death" in 2008,
the band has gained international recognition throughout the underground.
"What DEADNIGHT does in terms of melodic guitar is more closely related to what DISSECTION was doing about a decade ago; the guitar leads, while melodic, are distressing and melancholic as opposed to upbeat and harmonious. When they choose to, DEADNIGHT can construct an atmosphere easily comparable to a band like BATHORY. On the opposite end of things,
DEADNIGHT can also thrash with the best of them. This element of diversity is truly the greatest aspect of "Messenger Of Death."
- The Metal Observer
Throughout the past two years, the band has performed at Central Illinois Metalfest 2008, independently toured the west coast of the United States,
and shared the stage with Kreator, Children of Bodom, Exodus, Monstrosity, Brutal Truth and Belphegor.
The band recently finished recording a new EP titled "Riders of the
Black Wind" which features cover art by German fantasy artist Uwe
Jarling.
"True metallic fury has been unleashed as Deadnight blasts forth with
Messenger of Death, one of the most hammering, true METAL albums
of the year. Deadnight creates a twisted, brain-blasting, wall of metal
chaos that will leave riff-crazy metalheads in a state of nirvana. Tracks
like Burned Alive, Keeper of Souls, Unholy Revenge and Die with Me are
tight-as-fuck, blistering assaults packed and overflowing with enough
Destruction/Kreator-like riffwork to transport you back in time to the
mid 80s faster than you can buckle your fucking bullet belt. Throw in a
cover painting by "Ken McCracken" that would have been right at home
on any King Diamond vinyl and you have one of the most essential
metallic purchases of the year.
- David Horn (SOD Magazine)
"A no-frills approach that emphasizes razor sharp riffs, speedy gallops
and conventional, yet skillfully written song structures goes a long way
toward making the disc memorable and menacingly fun. Songs like
"Burned Alive" and the title track exemplify an album full of molten,
old-school thrash riffing and screaming guitar solos, as well as some
hooky songwriting. "Die With Me" departs just a hair from the norm
by incorporating flashes of traditional metal, particularly the lengthy,
melodic guitar solo."
- Scott Alisoglu (Metal Maniacs)
"Riffs and leads soar like that of the mythical phoenix, barbarous rhythms
resound from the bowels of hell, and inhumane vocals of the Dissection kind
mutilate and eviscerate."
- Jason Deaville (Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles)