Darren Deicide

Artist: Darren Deicide
Label: Ever Reviled Records
Manager: Megan Ketterman; Pounding Pavement Music
Artist Contact:

Darren Deicide
PO Box 222
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Biography

"If any proof is needed that the power of blues is easier to find than ever, look no further than Darren Deicide," says The Aquarian Weekly. Darren Deicide was born on Halloween in the rhythm and blues filled environment of Chicago. With his self-taught playing style, trademark vocals that one review said "makes Satan himself feel as if he is not sinister enough", and a stomping foot, Darren Deicide delivers a contemporary style of roots-influenced rock that has been described as "John Lee Hooker meets Johnny Rotten", "raw, bluesy punk by a one-man dervish", and "the best aspects of blues, rock n' roll, and punk".

Like his own multi-cultural background, his music is an eclectic hybrid of many blues-based styles, but remains, as described in another review, as "good, pissed snot-infested rock n roll". He maintains a continuous touring schedule and has played with an array of notable artists around the entire United States that has spanned from Dead Prez to Danny and the Juniors. He's played on Fox 5's "Good Day New York" as a featured artist on the "Make Music New York Festival".

In addition he has been featured at Louisville, KY's "Good Folk Fest", Washington, NJ's "Festival in the Borough", Hartford, CT's "Hope Out Loud Festival", and Brattleboro, VT's "Brattleboro Fest". He also has had articles printed in a number of publications, including the long running column "Agent Provocateur" in The Aquarian Weekly. This summer premieres a short film by award-winning director Gabriel Haze, for the song "The Cocaine Song", as well as a new 7-inch record on Ever Reviled Records.

Discography

2008
Darren Deicide
"The Jersey Devil is Here" CD
Ever Reviled Records

2006
Darren Deicide
"Temptation and the Taboo, Part 1" CD
Ever Reviled Records

2005
Darren "Deicide" Kramer
"Rockin Til The Apocalypse" CD
Ever Reviled Records

2002
Hopeless Dregs of Humanity
"Revolutionary Rock Apocalypse" CD
Ever Reviled Records

1998
Hopeless Dregs of Humanity
"Buildin' Da Muthaphuckin' Revolution!" 7 inch record
Ever Reviled Records

1998
Slappy
"Battered and Bruised" 7 inch record (vocals and guitar)

Compilations

2007
"Volume 1: In The Study With The Candle Stick" Compilation CD
Suite 13 Records

2005
"Binge Smoking and Chain Drinking" Compilation CD
Hussieskunk

2005
"Beyond the Ballot" Compilation CD

Music

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Music Video

Directed and edited by Gabriel Haze, "The Cocaine Song" is Darren Deicide's first ever music video release. Starring the nationally known plus-size model Marilyn Mansfield, the video takes on a macabre atmosphere within the world of television and media.

Reviews

"If any proof is needed that the power of blues is easier to find than ever, look no further than Darren Deicide."
-The Aquarian Weekly Oct. 29, 2008, Vol. 2-475

"Blending the best aspects of blues, rock n' roll, and punk, Darren Deicide creates a unique sound that is vibrant and propelling yet dark and ominous."
-Old Nick Magazine Vol. 1, No. 3

"More than living up to the legend of the creepy, malevolent Jersey Devil...totally fresh and beyond nostalgic."
-Jersey Beat

"I feel as though I'm listening to a man who wants to kill me - and my family...You definitely need [The Jersey Devil is Here]. Go out and pick it up."
-The Biggest Letdown

"And the sound is great, or, I mean, the sound is abrupt, inspired and dirty - just like it should be. He does it better than many others. It makes me quite curious..."
-Groove Magazine [FULL REVIEW]

"[The Jersey Devil is Here] really is a worthwhile and captivating event that devoted fans as well as those looking for something new and unique to feast on will eat up like mad."
-Reviewer Magazine[FULL REVIEW]

"[Temptation and the Taboo, Part 1] is a great release worthy of your attention."
-Hussieskunk

"Rockin til the Apocalypse is a beer drinker's motivational tool to get you on the right track."
-Impact Press[FULL REVIEW]

"Enjoyably expanding his own artistry and consequently expanding blues music."
-Urban Folk