The Union Dead

(Band Photos by ADAM WALLACAVAGE)
Composed of a ruthlessly hard-hitting drummer, a soulful yet sneering miscreant on bass, a howling frenzied front man, and a guitar player whose bluesy feel is matched only by his raw punk aggression, The Union Dead is the band for everyone who has been nauseated or, at best, just plain bored by the sanitized swagger and contrived, hollow defiance which characterize just about everything being touted as rock music these days. After forming through a series of improbable coincidences in 2003, (including an incident wherein Dresden and Eric were introduced after nearly coming to blows over whether or not Kiss sucked) and solidifying the final lineup in 2004, the band acquired a quintessentially seedy rehearsal space off the side of I-95 and began writing and rehearsing furiously. Within a few months they unleashed their relentless live show on unsuspecting audiences in Phillys original music clubs. Word quickly spread about the bands rare blend of chaos and musical integrity and before long they were headlining Saturday nights and branching out to clubs in surrounding areas such as such as The Continental and Don Hills in NYC where both fans and some critics (see Press page) became instant believers. After taking a break to write and record new material, the band recently re-emerged and put to rest any questions about whether their ferocious stage presence would translate in bigger venues with electrifying sets at such venues as The Starland Ballroom and The Trocadero in support of national acts like The Misfits, The New York Dolls, and Shinedown.Fans have been lured in not only by the unpredictable live shows, however, but also by the bands distinctive sound which somehow manages to be anthemic yet urgent, larger than life yet stripped down and raw. With a driving rhythm section, blaring guitars, and gritty vocals, the band unabashedly carries the torch of the hard rock tradition. Nevertheless, those inclined to slap the ignominious retro tag on rock bands are confounded and usually converted by the punk energy and attitude that, combined with instantly classic riffs, gives The Union Dead an authentic and current sound. The overwhelming response at a recent series of all ages shows testifies to the relevance of the songs which offer everything from caustic social commentary, to poignant tales of rage and depression, to rallying cries to shrug it all off and rock the fuck out.
The Union Dead called it quits in early January of 2007. We thank everyone who supported us over our 6 year span. To see what some of the guys are up to these days, please check out
THE DIRTY PEARLS (w/ Marty E.)
THE SIDEWALK SENSATIONS (w/ JxMFxDK)
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