The Departed | ms

BIOGRAPHY Mike-vocals, Jeff-guitar, Jonathan-guitar, Joe-bass, Danny-drums As veterans of the diverse Long Island Hardcore scene, the members of Dearly Departed first formed in late 2001. With vocalist Mike Mallamo (formerly of Inside), Bassist Joe Rubino (of Tension), guitarist Jon Cox (also of Tension, Earthling Massive and From Autumn to Ashes), Guitarist Jeff Bodzer (from Helen of Troy), and Danny Lopez (of Scarab) five very different musical tastes joined together to form a style as original as it is hard to pinpoint. Working on their second full length release, the songs are written and ready to be recorded. Upon their first...

There are three artists who have used this name: 1. The Departed is an American Red Dirt/Southern Rock band. The band was formed by Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada after Ragweed broke up in 2010. Canada’s longtime bassist Jeremy Plato followed and joined guitarist/vocalist Seth James, keyboard player Steve Littleton, and Drummer Dave Bowen. Chris Doege would eventually replace Bowen on drums. Initially known as Cody Canada and The Departed, the band shortened it to just The Departed for their second album. 2. The Departed ( United Kingdom ) 5 lads playing honest, aggressive hardcore punk. They follow DIY...

Members: Jonathan Voges: Vocals Paul Meister: Drums Donovan Leighton: Bass Tim Rosenberg: Guitar Cody Holifield: Guitar In the summer of 2009, the name “Dear Departed” was created. The name sums up a typical human experience: LIFE. It wasn’t until February 13, 2010 that the band was complete. Each member has a different influential background, which makes for a diverse, unique sound. No two songs sound the same as all members are involved in the writing process of each song. Dear Departed began in January 2010 with founding members, Paul Meister and Cody Holifield, who were also in a previous band...