The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American metalcore band formed in 1997 in Morris Plains, New Jersey, by guitarist Ben Weinman, bassist Adam Doll, vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, and drummer Chris Pennie. The band is known for its use of dissonance, complex time signatures, polyrhythms, and unconventional drumming patterns, while later releases incorporated more melodic elements and influences from a range of genres. The lineup has changed frequently over time, with Weinman remaining the only constant member for most of the band’s career.
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The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American metalcore band formed in 1997 in Morris Plains, New Jersey, by guitarist Ben Weinman, bassist Adam Doll, vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, and drummer Chris Pennie. The band is known for its use of dissonance, complex time signatures, polyrhythms, and unconventional drumming patterns, while later releases incorporated more melodic elements and influences from a range of genres. The lineup has changed frequently over time, with Weinman remaining the only constant member for most of the band’s career. Later lineups have included Liam Wilson on bass, Greg Puciato on vocals, Billy Rymer on drums, and Kevin Antreassian on rhythm guitar.
The band has achieved critical recognition across its career, releasing six studio albums beginning with "Calculating Infinity" (1999), which has been described as an influential release in hardcore punk and heavy metal. The album developed a cult following and sold over 100,000 copies, contributing to the band’s prominence on Relapse Records. The Dillinger Escape Plan has received nominations from organizations and publications including the PLUG Independent Music Awards, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Metal Hammer, and received an Association of Independent Music Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2017.
The Dillinger Escape Plan originated from the hardcore punk band Arcane, formed in 1996. After Arcane disbanded, its members shifted their musical direction, leading to the formation of The Dillinger Escape Plan. Early releases included a self-titled EP in 1997 and "Under the Running Board" in 1998, and the band gained attention in the hardcore scene for the intensity of its live performances. This led to a recording contract with Relapse Records.
During the recording of "Calculating Infinity", Adam Doll was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Ben Weinman recorded the bass parts for the album, although Doll contributed to its development. The album was released in 1999 to critical acclaim. Following its release, the band toured extensively, including performances with acts such as Mr. Bungle. Lineup changes followed, including the addition of guitarist Brian Benoit and bassist Jeff Wood.
After several tours, vocalist Dimitri Minakakis left the band, citing the demands of touring. The band conducted an open search for a new vocalist and eventually recruited Greg Puciato in 2001. During this transitional period, the band recorded the EP "Irony Is a Dead Scene" (2002) in collaboration with Mike Patton.
The band’s second studio album, "Miss Machine" (2004), was their first with Puciato and marked a stylistic development that drew mixed responses from listeners. The group toured extensively in support of the album, including performances with bands such as Slipknot, System of a Down, and Megadeth. Guitarist Brian Benoit later ceased regular live performances due to injury.
Subsequent releases included "Ire Works" (2007), which was created during a period of internal tension and lineup changes, including the departure of drummer Chris Pennie and the addition of Gil Sharone. The album received critical acclaim and expanded the band’s audience. Around this period, the band also released the EP "Plagiarism" and the live DVD "Miss Machine: The DVD".
In 2009, drummer Billy Rymer joined the band. The group departed from Relapse Records and established its own label, Party Smasher Inc., through which it released "Option Paralysis" (2010) in partnership with Season of Mist. The album was followed by extensive touring and continued international performances.
The band released its fifth studio album, "One of Us Is the Killer", in 2013 through Party Smasher Inc. in cooperation with multiple international labels. The album was supported by several singles, including "Prancer", "When I Lost My Bet", and "Hero of the Soviet Union". During this period, the band continued touring globally and released the standalone single "Happiness Is a Smile" in 2014.
In 2016, the band released its sixth studio album, "Dissociation", after announcing that it would cease touring following the album’s cycle. During the subsequent farewell tour, the band was involved in a road accident in Poland in February 2017, resulting in injuries but no fatalities. The Dillinger Escape Plan concluded its farewell performances with a series of shows in New York City in December 2017, featuring guest appearances by former members and collaborators.
Following this period, members pursued other musical and professional activities. Greg Puciato continued work with projects including The Black Queen and released the book "Separate the Dawn" in 2019. Ben Weinman became involved with Suicidal Tendencies and other ventures. Liam Wilson formed the band Azusa, while Billy Rymer and Kevin Antreassian continued with various musical projects and studio work.
In December 2023, The Dillinger Escape Plan announced a series of reunion performances scheduled for June 2024 in New York, featuring Dimitri Minakakis alongside Weinman, Wilson, and Rymer, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Calculating Infinity". Additional performances in Europe were also announced for 2024.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dillinger_Escape_Plan
Studio albums
Calculating Infinity (1999)
Miss Machine (2004)
Ire Works (2007)
Option Paralysis (2010)
One of Us Is the Killer (2013)
Dissociation (2016)
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