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Music video for "Vivre Sans Temps Mort" directed by Cat Solen
Our first music video! ...made entirely with stop motion animation and digital stills! Awesome!


MORE. New full length album out now on Thrill Jockey Records.


SOME REVIEWS + PRESS:
RollingStone.com
"Skull-fuckingly loud."
The 405
"All I can say is I want to kiss the lead singer on his beautiful, bald head for giving me music I can be proud to tell my friends about... Give Double Dagger a chance, they will be on your top albums of 2009. And see them live when they tour for More, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting 100s of people’s sweat on. Rating: 9/10"
All Music Guide
"Bringing back the spirit of the underground punk movement of the '80s, specifically that of Dischord bands like Minor Threat and Fugazi, Double Dagger's, More, is precisely that. It's more provocative, more realized, and more powerful than any of their prior releases... This is punk rock in the purist form. Filled with social commentary and smart, art-house literary references, picking a favorite on this album could prove itself a difficult feat."
BBC Music
"More exposes Double Dagger's softer side – and it's immensely likable. [The album] is guaranteed to stay deep within the ears and hearts of those it does reach."
The Washington Post
"One of the toughest things about being an amazing live band is transferring the in-person experience to CD. And there aren't many better live bands than Baltimore trio Double Dagger... There's simply no way to recreate that infectious live energy, but the aptly-titled Ragged Rubble comes pretty close... This is the kind of record that probably won't make it onto the radar of too many people, but will leave a lasting impression on those who take the time to listen."
Baltimore City Paper
"Double Dagger has always worn its heart on its sleeve, but by embracing just how such a forthright stance exposes you, the band has matured into an even more defiant, pertinent, and essential force... MORE is a phenomenal leap forward."
Pasta Primavera
"Baltimore’s Double Dagger is a ball of fire that freezes your hand, a warm embrace that punches you in the gut, an explosive puppy."
Aural States
"You’ll wonder why the hell these other bands need more members and instruments to even attempt to approach the intensity, size and diversity of Double Dagger’s sound."
Anti-Gravity Bunny: Haiku Review
"/daggers are awesome/
/double daggers, twice awesome/
/i want more daggers/"
The Mobtown Shank
"Once upon a time, after I'd get 2 or 3 drinks in me, all you'd have to do is mention Double Dagger and I'd go off on a rant of about just how important, relevant and incredible this band is. My opinion has only greatly increased with the release of Ragged Rubble -- where now I don't need any drinks to go off and one need not even mention the band as a catalyst."
The Washington Post
"<[i>Ragged Rubble is the] 2007 album that made me feel most alive, this is stripped-down but plenty-loud post-punk with a message, not too far off from Fugazi. (Ian MacKaye watched approvingly at their August D.C. show.)"
Baltimore City Paper
"Double Dagger has always provided dark, frenetic, politically charged punk rock for people who enjoy using their brains."
Punk Planet
"Po-mo as a motherfucker."
Village Voice
"I'm not sure I know what the point is, and I don't care. [This] shit gets on my nerves."
Full reviews and more press on our website.
RELEASES:
MORE CD/LP
Thrill Jockey Records
LP comes with free digital download!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/03/2006
Band Website: www.posttypography.com/doubledagger
Band Members: Nolen Strals (microphone)
Bruce Willen (bass, microphone)
Denny Bowen (drums)
Influences: urban planning, baltimore, our friends, hand lettering, robert brownjohn, maps, crossword puzzles, nevermind, you
Sounds Like: "No Allies" live at Floristree 5-22-2009

"Luxury Condos For The Poor" live at Whartscape 2007
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"We Are The Ones" live at Brooklyn vs. Baltimore 1-30-2009

"Camera Chimera" live at Whartscape 2007


Double Dagger "We Are The Ones" Foam Finger
Limited edition custom "We Are The Ones" 18" foam hand with rad "Double Dagger" lettering on back!
Available through our website or at shows.

Record Label: Thrill Jockey, Stationary (Heart)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Music Video Premier! "Vivre Sans Temps Mort"

Our first music video (directed by Cat Solen) premiered on Pitchfork today!http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo/3670-double- dagger-vivre-sans-temps-mort-thrill-jockey
Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:56:00 GMT

Help us make a flyer---PLEASE READ

We're about to head out on a U.S tour! (see dates below) Tell your friends in other cities to come to the show.If we're playing in your city, help us promote the show by downloading these awesome madl...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT

Local luv

Thanks to everyone who came to our record release shows in Baltimore and Brooklyn---they were the best ever!For those of your who missed it, here's video from the Floristree show: MORE ha...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:50:00 GMT

MORE great reviews! Plus Vice and Anthem interviews!

Reviews of our new album have been coming out... No haters yet. Follow the links below to read what people are saying:BBC MusicBaltimore City PaperAllMusicThe Mobtown ShankPitchfrakCitizen DickBlog Cr...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 18:36:00 GMT

Awesome early reviews for MORE!

Our new full-length, MORE, comes out May 5 in the U.S. (May 4 in EU/UK), but a handful of reviews have already been published. A sampling of excerpts:The 405"All I can say is I want to kiss the lead s...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Interview and premiere of track from the new album!

There's an in depth interview about our new album MORE up atAural States today and the interview also features the premiereof a new new track from the album, featuring guest vocals by Sam Herring from...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Double Dagger on two new compilations out this Spring!

We're going to be on two compilations that come out this Spring: Record Store (Thrill Jockey) is a limited edition, vinyl-only compilation featuring the brand new Double Dagger song "Stagger Lee" plus...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Out of print self-titled Double Dagger CDs found! Less than 50 left ever!!!

Morphius Records, distributor for Double Dagger's self-titled CD, just did an inventory and found some more copies of our out-of-print debut CD. This CD is a limited edition of 500, all with awesome h...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Baltimore Round Robin Tour

Holy Shirt!Message us if you can provide a place to crash for 5+ people for two nights, or if you can provide veggie oil for our bio-diesel bus!BALTIMORE ROUND ROBIN 2008 TOUR10/02 Boston, MA - Mass A...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:38:00 GMT

New 7"s now available for pre-order

Our two new 7" EPs are now available for pre-order from Terra Firma Limited and Toxic Pop Records. The first 100 copies of each are pressed on colored vinyl!We're super duper excited about both of the...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:26:00 GMT