Epic Death
Band Story
Texas-based metal unit Epic Death live up to their name in more ways than one. With an imposing musical pedigree and decades of combined experience in multiple bands across several genres, they weave a tapestry of sinister sonic atmospheres. Their sound blends the imagery, theatricality, and brute force of classic black metal, thrash, and technical death metal with eerie soundscapes, apocalyptic lyrics, and haunting melodies. Drawing influence from iconic bands such as Slayer, Dimmu Borgir, Death, Cradle of Filth, and Behemoth, they simultaneously explore dark new horizons in extreme music.
The band was conceived in 2010 by guitarist and frontman Dennis Dorsett, aka Vamp—whose previous credits include work with Aggravated Assault, Chaos, Mischief, Majik, Balance, and NeverDead. The lineup features a stellar group of artists from the metal circles of Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth: guitarist Alex Costa, aka Karma of Dead Trip; keyboardist and vocalist Becky Dorsett, aka The Witch Demona; bass guitarist Justin Riddler, aka Yogsothoth of Dead Trip; guitarist Jesse Jordan, aka Vodnik of Dead Trip; and drummer Reece Stanley, aka Phantom of Omen and alumnus of Dallas metallers Phantom-X.
With their core lineup in place, the band quickly began their rise to prominence, gaining acclaim both within and beyond the Lone Star State. They have shared the stage with metal heavyweights from around the globe—including Nile, Finntroll, Mushroomhead, and Gemini Syndrome—and have performed at high-profile venues such as Minnesota's annual NYDM Festival and Houston's legendary Scout Bar. They are also prominently featured in Derek Norman's 2012 documentary Heavy in Houston, and appear again in the sequel Heavier in Houston.
Epic Death’s debut full-length album Witchcraft, produced by Stephen Bogle (formerly of acclaimed industrial act The Hunger), has made great strides in establishing their place in the scene—once again confirming the phrase, “Things are bigger in Texas,” with their own brand of colossal, uncompromising metal.
The band was conceived in 2010 by guitarist and frontman Dennis Dorsett, aka Vamp—whose previous credits include work with Aggravated Assault, Chaos, Mischief, Majik, Balance, and NeverDead. The lineup features a stellar group of artists from the metal circles of Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth: guitarist Alex Costa, aka Karma of Dead Trip; keyboardist and vocalist Becky Dorsett, aka The Witch Demona; bass guitarist Justin Riddler, aka Yogsothoth of Dead Trip; guitarist Jesse Jordan, aka Vodnik of Dead Trip; and drummer Reece Stanley, aka Phantom of Omen and alumnus of Dallas metallers Phantom-X.
With their core lineup in place, the band quickly began their rise to prominence, gaining acclaim both within and beyond the Lone Star State. They have shared the stage with metal heavyweights from around the globe—including Nile, Finntroll, Mushroomhead, and Gemini Syndrome—and have performed at high-profile venues such as Minnesota's annual NYDM Festival and Houston's legendary Scout Bar. They are also prominently featured in Derek Norman's 2012 documentary Heavy in Houston, and appear again in the sequel Heavier in Houston.
Epic Death’s debut full-length album Witchcraft, produced by Stephen Bogle (formerly of acclaimed industrial act The Hunger), has made great strides in establishing their place in the scene—once again confirming the phrase, “Things are bigger in Texas,” with their own brand of colossal, uncompromising metal.
Band Members
Dennis "Vamp" Dorsett, Reece "Phantom" Stanley, Justin "Yogsothoth" Riddler, Alex "Karma" Costa, Jesse "Vodnik" Jordan, Becky "The Witch Demona" Dorsett
Dennis "Vamp" Dorsett, Reece "Phantom" Stanley, Justin "Yogsothoth" Riddler, Alex "Karma" Costa, Jesse "Vodnik" Jordan, Becky "The Witch Demona" Dorsett
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: Texas (TX)
Genre: Metal