Draft:Derelict (metal band)

Derelict is a technical death metal band originally from Montréal, Québec. The band formed in 2005, released three full-length albums and one EP, and toured Canada extensively before disbanding in 2013.[1][2][3][4] Derelict reformed in 2022 and released the single, Clear Cut,[3] followed by a new full-length album, Versus Entropy, released on June 21, 2024.[5]

History

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Derelict formed in 2005. The band's early releases include the 2006 full-length album, Ideological Prey, released independently, and the 2008 Carry the Flame EP released through Somnambulist Sound System.[6]

Derelict signed with Year of the Sun Records for the release of their 2009 full-length album, Unspoken Words, which was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson of Cryptopsy and supported by Canadian touring, including 2010's Northern Shores Tour.[7][8] During this time period, Derelict performed alongside such notable acts as Whitechapel, Job for a Cowboy, The Agonist, Threat Signal, Ion Dissonance, and Martyr.[9][10]

Following significant lineup changes, Derelict approached their 2012 album, Perpetuation, with a renewed collaborative approach to songwriting.[11][4] The band also made the decision to release the album independently[12]. During the promotional cycle for Perpetuation, Derelict was nominated for Metal Artist or Group of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Independent Music Awards, but lost to Devin Townsend.[13][4] The band performed alongside Cryptopsy, Blackguard, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Decapitated, and Decrepit Birth during this time period.[2]

Derelict went on indefinite hiatus in 2013 due to drummer Jordan Perry being injured and several band members experiencing burnout from the band's activities.[2][4]

In 2022, Derelict released the single Clear Cut to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their 2012 album, Perpetuation, and as part of a fundraising initiative for the Land Defenders and Water Protectors of Wet'suwet'en.[14][4]

In May of 2024, Derelict announced that following the recording of Clear Cut, the band had continued writing and would be releasing a full-length album later that year. Versus Entropy would be the first Derelict release without Jordan Perry on drums, Perry having chosen to focus on his other musical endeavors, and the first to feature drummer Tommy McKinnon, formerly of Neuraxis and Augury.[15] The album was released on June 21, 2024, just over twelve years since their last full-length release.[16]

During the promotial cycle for Versus Entropy, Derelict members discussed in various interviews that the band intends to stay active and continue writing and releasing music.[4][17]

Musical Style

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Derelict describe their sound as a mixture of ''(...) extreme Québécois bands like Cryptopsy and Beneath the Massacre with influences from American and European acts like Revocation and Decapitated.''[18] In a review of the Derelict's 2024 album, Versus Entropy, Denis Halleux of Metallian magazine described the band's sound being ''as if Decapitated was forced to play Lamb of God's music (or the other way around)''.[19]

Discography[6]

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Full-length albums

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  • Ideological Prey (2006, Independent)
  • Unspoken Words (2009, Year of the Sun Records)
  • Perpetuation (2012, Independent)
  • Versus Entropy (2024, Independent)
  • Carry the Flame (2008, Somnambulist Sound System)

Singles

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  • Clear Cut (2022, Independent)
  • Versus Entropy (2024, Independent)
  • Spectrum (2024, Independent)

Lineup[6]

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Current:

  • Eric Burnet - Vocals, Guitar (2005-present)
  • Max Lussier - Guitar, Vocals (2009-present)
  • Sébastien Pittet - Bass (2011-present) (see also Augury)
  • Tommy McKinnon - Drums (2023-present) (see also Neuraxis, Augury)

Former:

  • Jordan Perry - Drums (2005–2022)
  • Simon Cléroux - Guitar (live, 2011–2013)
  • Xavier Sperdouklis - Bass (live, 2011–2013)
  • George Lago - Guitar (2010–2011)
  • Collin McGee - Guitar (2011)
  • Joey Sciacchitano - Bass (live, 2009–2010)
  • Daryl Brunetti - Guitar, Vocals (2005–2010)
  • Louis-Philippe Roy - Bass (2007–2009)
  • Kris Vasiliauskas - Bass (2005–2007)

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Mike (December 5, 2012). "Derelict Frontman Eric Burnet: "You Have To Find Your Own Inner Strength And Smash Through Those Obstacles."". Metal Underground. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Episode 264-Eric Burnet (Samskaras/Derelict). Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ a b Weber, Austin (2022-04-19). "Tech-Death Tuesday: DERELICT Protests The "Clear Cut" Decimation Of Canada's Forests". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Ending the Hiatus with Eric Burnet of Derelict". www.voxandhops.com/. October 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Herron-Wheeler, Addison (2024-05-16). "Track Premiere: Derelict - "Versus Entropy"". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  6. ^ a b c "Derelict - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  7. ^ Blabbermouth (2009-04-21). "DERELICT Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ^ BraveWords. "DERELICT Announce Dates For Canadian Tour, Stream Entire New Album Online". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  9. ^ BraveWords. "DERELICT Announce Dates For Canadian Tour, Stream Entire New Album Online". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  10. ^ Blabbermouth (2009-04-21). "DERELICT Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  11. ^ Taker Wide Podcast (2019-04-08). Episode 264-Eric Burnet (Samskaras/Derelict). Retrieved 2024-06-12 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Eric interviewed on CJLO, retrieved 2024-06-12
  13. ^ "2013 Indies Honour The Best In Independent Music With Awards And An Exclusive Headline Performance By Metric". INDIES. 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  14. ^ Weber, Austin (2022-04-19). "Tech-Death Tuesday: DERELICT Protests The "Clear Cut" Decimation Of Canada's Forests". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  15. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  16. ^ "Weekly Injection". metalinjection.net/. June 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "Absolute Underground Magazine Issue 120, Montreal Massacre". absoluteunderground.tv/. October 10, 2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ "Derelict official Bandcamp". derelictmetal.bandcamp.com/. November 14, 2024.
  19. ^ Metallian Underground #21. ''Derelict: Versus Entropy''. https://metallian.online/. June/July 2024.
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