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As one band ends, another begins... two former members of the now non-existent derby band Cyphers Dawn (www.myspace.com/cyphersdawn), Darren (guitar) and Lyndon (drums) had and still have a vision that was not shared by the rest of Cyphers. Both Darren and Lyndon felt it was time to move on to explore other means of expressing there musical ambition.
In 2005 a new project was created and though early signs seemed promising a suitable bassist was hard to find and still without any vocals the outlook was somewhat.. bleek. Two months in and with the ideas and creative juices flowing, Mike (vocals) joined the band. Once a former member of the highly rated Derby band Gaia, he brought a mix of harmonious, well crafted and beautiful melodies, as well as an ability to scream like a bastard. Mike immediately mixed seemlessly into the bands ethic.
The introduction of Matt Hailes on bass to the band late in 2005 seemed to have been a perfect match. However, with the band on the verge of gigging Matt decided to leave the band, leaving the trio frustrated and angry.
The dawn of 2006 brought a reignition of belief and drive for the band. Darren, Lyndon and Mike wrote furiously over the coming weeks. The lack of bass had been a stumbling block and a hinderence to the bands progression. After months of searching Claire (bass) was introduced. Once an ex-band member with Darren in Proxima Centurai, Claire provides a wealth of enthusiasm and creative ideas, as well as dressing to impress. The band, DEAD APPRENTICE, is now complete and satisfied that everything is in place.