Biography
Dead Swans formed in 2006 in Brighton, England, quickly carving out a niche in the hardcore scene with a blend of aggressive rhythm and melodic moments. Their sound sits at the crossroads of hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, capturing intensity without sacrificing musicality. The band earned early recognition with a Kerrang! Best British Newcomer nomination in 2008, signaling their impact on the scene.
In 2008 they released Southern Blue (EP) via Thirty Days of Night Records, followed by the 2009 full-length Sleepwalkers on Bridge Nine Records. 2009 also brought the It’s Starting EP, and 2012 yielded the Anxiety and Everything Else EP, again on Bridge Nine. These releases helped cement Dead Swans as a notable act within the international hardcore community, especially among fans of Bridge Nine’s catalog.
After a period of quieter public activity, Dead Swans reconvened for reunion shows in 2016 and later toured Europe in 2019, with Bridge Nine announcing dates alongside bands like Defeater and Dead Swans themselves. As of the latest public update, there are no confirmed Dead Swans dates for 2025 or 2026, but the band remains a reference point for the genre and a sought-after catalog for vinyl and digital collectors.
Discography Highlights
- Sleepwalkers (2009) — Bridge Nine Records
- Southern Blue (EP, 2008) — Thirty Days of Night Records
- It’s Starting (EP, 2009) — Bridge Nine
- Anxiety and Everything Else (EP, 2012) — Bridge Nine
Upcoming Tour Information
- Latest public notes indicate the last widely publicized activity was the 2019 European tour. There are no confirmed Dead Swans dates for 2025 or 2026 as of now.
- For fans tracking future shows, consider following official channels for announcements and tour updates.
Official social and archival links: Bridge Nine Bandcamp, Sleepwalkers / Anxiety and Everything Else on Bandcamp
Social presence and historical materials also exist from their MySpace-era pages, which remain part of the band’s documented footprint. For current news, cross-check with Bridge Nine’s announcements and the band’s archival materials on Bandcamp.