Dead Letter Opener

- Brisbane, QLD, AU Metal / Progressive Death Metal / Experi...

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Members: Mick Millard - Vocals, basses, keyboards, samples/sound design. Chris Lait - Guitars and fury. Richie Young - Drums and brutality

Manager: Dead Letter Opener

Bio: Forming in 2005, the three-piece wrote and rehearsed until 2007 which saw the release of their independently recorded, produced and released EP "Certified Nerdcore". Shortly after its release Dead Letter Opener hit the live front, capturing listeners imaginations all across Southeast Queensland ... See Full Bio

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: Magic Chrispy recording beans. Guitars are sounding tight! http://t.co/b6eIEfJVO8

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“I am sure that this trio of Brisbane will be much talked about in the future. I have in my hands something that burns.”

— Francesco Scarci, The Pit of the Damned - Italian Heavy Metal Radio

“On the night the guys managed to pull off the difficult art of switching from death metal to ambient dreamscape melodies with as much integrity and ease as the mighty Opeth or even Porcupine Tree. I am sure they are sick of this comparison but it is hard to put the fact out of your head when watching these guys. The forty minutes Dead Letter Opener were on stage seemed to just melt away as if they have you in a trance.”

— Drew Ther, MysticMetal.com.au

““Lumen” is an impressive debut and would be lapped up by those who enjoy the more progressive end of the metal spectrums – and with perhaps a slightly more focused follow up record the band may just have what it takes to break through the glass ceiling into the international market. 8/10”

— Andrew Kapper, MetalObsession.net

“Combining a little black metal with a pinch of thrash and even a dash of melodic euro-metal, all mixed together by a spoon called prog, Lumen is cohesive, crushing, at times even beautiful and more than enjoyable.”

— Patrick Perrier, Rave Magazine

“There is a maturity about this record that belies the fact that the band has been together for only two years and has released just one EP. 'Lumen' is a high quality release of original, slightly left-of-centre heavy music. ”

— James McKenzie, dB Magazine

“‘Lumen’ is tailor-made for metal heads who want their music to be challenging and slightly off-the-wall – but still straight-ahead enough to bang their heads to.”

— Press Record Online

“The skill and diversity this band has is rare to say the least. Dead Letter Opener are Brisbane’s and Australia’s answer to progressive metal.”

— The Black Munk, Blackmunk.com

“Essentially, Dead Letter Opener takes the template and style of progressive metal, and then pushes it into a more extreme direction. And the results really are something different.”

— Justin Donnelly, Blistering.com

“The Iron Curtain - a 7-minute gem of a track. Lumen is a surprisingly good album, I have never heard of these guys, but they certainly know how to convince the listener. Good work by the Aussies. 4/5 Horns”

— ??, Ragherrie.com

“While the band’s sound is tight and aggressive, it’s their use of dynamics and their interesting shift in tempos that really push the song into unexpected territory, setting Dead Letter Opener apart from most.”

— Justin Donnelly, Blistering.com

“Dripping with prog-metal decadence, DLO tread that fine line between stunning musicianship and all out brutal face-melting metal, which not only makes them audibly pleasing but a certain pleasure to watch. ”

— MARK BERESFORD, Time Off Magazine

“Dead Letter Opener at the Hi-Fi, Brisbane. This was the first gig where I really felt Dead Letter Opener’s songs hit home hard, with all the volume and persuasion they were capable of. To add to the tightness of their playing, they were also visibly having a good time.”

— Ash Jones - Hell Awaits, Rave Magazine

“Opeth-meets-Devin-inspired death-prog...”

— Rave Magazine

“Pure musical brilliance. They are an absolute must-see!”

— KENT HAINES, Rave Magazine

“Chris Lait’s guitar tone is absolutely sublime and Mick Millard’s vocals, be they growling or singing, are some of the best Australian metal has to offer.”

— MATT O'NEILL, Rave Magazine

“I'm reminded of Spruance-inspired miscreants "Estradasphere", who stage similar feats of dynamic trickery, an impression strengthened by DLO's black metal mastery.”

— JAMES STAFFORD, Rave Magazine

“Dead Letter Opener’s new material is heavier, more dynamic, and they’re absolutely nailing it tonight. ”

— ASH JONES, Rave Magazine

“The three-piece have superbly written songs that will challenge all members of the Brisbane Metal scene to step-up or just shut-up.”

— FasterLouder.com.au, FasterLouder.com.au

“Appearing on stage with all the ceremony of a friend dropping around for a quick drink, local progressive metallers Dead Letter Opener’s laconic, almost quintessentially Australian, manner belies the magnificently precise and vicious set they are about to unleash. ”

— MATT O'NEILL, Rave Magazine

“The aurally assaulting intro by Dead Letter Opener is a sign they're no ordinary band; a point hammered home in their generically diverse set of avant-rock delicacies. With tracks ranging from rocking psychedelia to European black metal, I'm impressed by their mastery of each sound they touch on. ”

— JAMES STAFFORD, Rave Magazine

“Songs are ridiculously well written and boast some of the most fantastic leads and guitar riffs in modern Extreme Metal, as well as expansive, unpredictable song structures. ”

— MATT O'NEILL, Rave Magazine

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Pace Ride
Brilliant!!!
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Awesome music! Good luck
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\m/ Awesome!! \m/
Lachlan McKenzie
love lumen... best cd ive bought recently from the qld metal scene... cant wait to see you guys again soon :)
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Fucking sweet.