Death Ray Vision

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Death Ray Vision
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Former vocalist Brian Fair
Background information
Origin Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres Crossover thrash, metalcore, hardcore punk
Years active2010–present
Members
  • Keith Bennett
  • Pete Cortese
  • Chris Rosati
  • Colin Conway
  • Mike D'Antonio
Past members
Website deathrayvision.com

Death Ray Vision is an American hardcore punk band from Massachusetts. The band includes members and former members of the bands Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Cannae, Seemless, and Overcast. [1]

Contents

The band released their first studio album titled We Ain't Leavin' Till You're Bleedin' in 2013. The band also released an EP in 2011 titled Get Lost or Get Dead. In 2018 the band released a second LP titled Negative Mental Attitude. The band's third album, No Mercy from Electric Eyes, is set for release in the summer of 2023. [2]

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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References

  1. Heaney, Gregory. "Death Ray Vision – Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  2. "Death Ray Vision (Killswitch Engage, Etc.) Sign With Metal Blade Records, Confirm New Singer". ThePRP. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.