Decoy Death Trap

Biography:
Decoy Death Trap, as a band, helps to accentuate the fact that the metal genre doesn't necessarily have to refer to unwanted negativity and pessimism in the views of the world today. Throughout the band's history, there have always been hardships to face but they quickly got through them making the music they loved and helping spread their message across to the local public. The energy that surrounds this band is so powerful and there's no listening to their songs without fully enjoying it in whatever way possible: headbanging, an approving nod, or those synchronized taps of the feet in tune to their optimistic appeal to the listener. They hope to encourage budding young musicians to promote a more optimistic message, and to realize that its better to stand out than to fit in. There is a positive message in the band and that's what makes them different. That's what makes them Decoy Death Trap.
Forming on a common interest in starting something new and different in the scene, Sary, Jeevan and Josh formed the band early summer of 2005 after meeting each other at a local show. By the year's end, they had finalized their lineup with Jeevan's younger brother Mathew on bass, and Paolo, a close friend of Jeevan, on (second) guitars.
In the two years that would be the band's lifespan, the band came up with as many songs as possible, some which would be eventually released in their "Demo 2006" mini-CD. Decoy Death Trap also performed at a couple of live shows, the most memorable being the sold-out Assembly 6 show (in which the infamous hole-in-the-ceiling incident happened during their set.) The band's progress was slowed down due to educational priorities, as well as a few lineup changes. By their last few months active, Decoy Death Trap had gained a strong following in the local scene and was known for their unique take on metal, along with their optimistic and honest lyrics. Their energetic live performances also won over many fans, and would inspire and influence future bands in the scene.
The band would eventually become inactive after their farewell gig due to Sary and Jeevan leaving Dubai for extended education. However, the band did become active during the summer of 2008 and performed a last-minute suprise set at a local show. The band hopes to release more songs in the future and maybe even reform one day.
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"Inspired by the emergence of metalcore, Dubai band Decoy Death Trap entered the scene by playing it to the bone – raw power, raw sound, raw energy. Comparisons were drawn at the release of their 3-song online demo. Some cited Hatebreed, some cited Killswitch Engage. But such comparisons were only made possible with DDT’s dedication to a sound that raised them above the hordes of underground hopefuls – tight, precise and brimming with ambition."
- CORE Webzine
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Releases:
Decoy Death Trap - Demo 2006
Tracklist:
1. Hope
2. Divided Minds, Free World
3. First Fear You will need WinRAR or WinZIP to open the file.
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Live Videos:
Assembly (6)
Assembly (2)
First Fear
I Will Be Heard (Hatebreed cover) [Incomplete]
Chronology:
- June 2005: Formation.
- October 2005: "First Fear" is released.
- December 2005: Debut performance, headlining show with Beneath The Remains and Nepenthe.
- March 2006: Performs at the Assembly (2) gig, opening for Sandwash, Deviant, The Sparkplugs and Disuse.
- March 2006: Demo version of "Focus" appears on the "Applecorps: Welcome to the Petrodollar Bubble" compilation CD.
- July 2006: "Hope" and "Divided Minds, Free World" are released.
- October 2006: Parts ways with guitarist Paolo Salvatierra.
- October 2006: "Demo 2006" is released via mini-CD & free online download.
- October 2006: Perfoms at the Assembly (6) gig, with headliners Deviant and supporting acts The Sparkplugs, Bloody Mary and Gandhi's Cookbook.
- October 2006: Dayaan W. (swiftheartrabbit, ex-Deviant) joins as the new guitarist.
- December 2006: "Hope" and the demo version of "Blinded By Hate" appear on the "Ampulance: Volume 1" compilation CD.
- March 2007: Qualified for Abu Dhabi Battle of the Bands (but eventually could not perform at the show.)
- March 2007: Established distribution deal with Sick and Raw Records (Jordan).
- March 2007: Headlines the Skate & Jam 2 gig, with Good Fryday and Gandhi's Cookbook.
- July 2007: Headlines the band's own Farewell Gig, with support from Good Fryday, Gandhi's Cookbook, Ravenplague and Saffire Fix. The band becomes inactive after this show.
- June 2008: Performs a suprise set at the Amongst Skyscrapers Farewell Gig.