Dead Ending

Dead Ending

American Virus

Alternative Tentacles

“Jeff said, ‘Let’s do a new record—we’ll call it American Virus’—sounded good to me. He wanted to do a Clash cover too—which I didn’t like. I was wrong.” – Vic Bondi, Dead Ending Stemming from conversations between vocalist Vic Bondi (Articles Of Faith) and guitarist Jeff Dean (Airstream Futures, All Eyes West, The Bomb) about the obvious politicization of the pandemic, Dead Ending’s latest release on Alternative Tentacles Records, American Virus presents two screaming new tracks; the title track “American Virus” and “Walter Benjamin At The Border” with a digital bonus cover track “Complete Control” by The Clash.  “I was watching the press conference when Trump called COVID-19 the Chinese virus, and watching him double down on it, when journalists were calling him out like some giant spoiled toddler, made me want to throw my TV out the fucking window!” Dean says, “I started trying to figure out logistically if we could even record, since everyone lives in different states.” Using their access to different recording devices Bondi and Dean each wrote a track, and along with the cover and sent them to drummer Derek Grant (Alkaline Trio), who laid down drums and the songs started to take shape. Bassist Nathan Voorhees (Ensign, Vision) was unable to record on this 7-inch, but founding bassist Joe Principe (Rise Against) was down to come back to play on the songs. In no time, once more the unrelenting, uncompromising, political hardcore sound that Dead Ending has long been known for was exploding...

Dead Ending

(it’s Not) What You Believe B/w Painkiller

Alternative Tentacles

In the wake of their incredible 2019 album Shoot The Messenger, hardcore all-stars Dead Ending return with a blistering 7-inch single “(It’s Not) What You Believe b/w Painkiller”! This outstanding single contains not one, but two huge songs, forged through the combined efforts of Vic Bondi (Articles Of Faith), Jeff Dean (All Eyes West), Derek Grant (Alkaline Trio), and Nate Gluck (Ensign). Unrelenting, uncompromising, and unwilling to turn a blind eye, they push forward with their spirit of chaotic hardcore in an effort to educate the masses to stand up and be heard.

Dead Ending

Shoot The Messenger

Alternative Tentacles

With the world’s current political systems in a state of flux, it’s only fitting that Dead Ending return with Shoot The Messenger. Politically charged, this electrifying new release is a call to arms for those willing to speak out against the destruction of democracy clutched in the hands of clowns posing as elected officials. The band lashes out at the throats of the 1% like a cornered, savage beast hungering for the blood of its oppressor. Unrelenting, uncompromising and unwilling to turn a blind eye, they push forward with their spirit of chaotic hardcore in an effort to educate the masses to stand up and be heard.  Founded by The Bomb guitarist Jeff Dean, thsi current line-up includes Vic Bondi, front-man of the legendary Chicago punk band Articles of Faith, Derek Grant, drummer of Alkaline Trio and newest recruit, and Nathan Voorhees (Ensign, Vision).

Dead Ending

Ivanka Wants Her Orange Back

Alternative Tentacles

*** In celebration of the trainwreck of our democracy, the Alternative Tentacles Mint is offering this one-time only unique pressing! Yes, you too can own this marvelous icon of the deplorables. Made of exquisite Corinthian vinyl, and designed for small fingered hands, this outstanding single contains not one, but two huuge songs, forged through the combined efforts of Vic Bondi (ARTICLES OF FAITH), Jeff Dean (ALL EYES WEST), and Derek Grant (ALKALINE TRIO), with a special dash of bass from Dave Shield (ARTICLES OF FAITH). Supplies are limited, so act now before election day, and as a bonus we'll throw in this priceless sleeve, designed especially for the AT Mint by renowned graphic artist John Yates.

Dead Ending

DE II

Alternative Tentacles

Dead Ending is back with their second release and it’s simply brutal. The first laid the foundation, but this EP better reflects the band firing on all cylinders, with all members now contributing songs. DE II sports screaming guitars, thumping bass, pounding drums and a vocalist who makes you crap in your pants as you run for protection.  By now, punks should already be familiar with Dead Ending, the fierce hardcore outlet for Joe Principe (Rise Against), Derek Grant (Alkaline Trio), Jeff Dean (The Bomb, Noise by Numbers) and the legendary vocalist Vic Bondi (Articles of Faith). The band has only played one show to date—at the Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas—and will be hitting the road in 2013.  “Vic’s still schooling us.” —Vice  “Move over, OFF! there’s a new generation-spanning, ’80s hardcore-influenced band in town.” —Exclaim  “This is exactly what pissed off, political hardcore should sound like in 2012.” —Punks in Vegas

Dead Ending

S/t

Alternative Tentacles

Dead Ending is a no-frills, ’80s-hardcore-influenced band featuring members of Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Articles of Faith and The Bomb. Their very existence raises a few questions, namely: “Really? What the fuck? How have I not heard about this until now?” and “Who’s the awesome mastermind who was somehow able to unite members of some of the most beloved and popular Chicago punk bands from the last 30 years?” Here’s how it happened: On tour in 2006, Bomb guitarist Jeff Dean met and befriended Vic Bondi, the frontman of legendary Chicago punk heroes Articles of Faith. They bonded over hyper-aggressive ’80s bands and discussed the possibility of starting a group themselves. When he got home, Dean got busy and wrote some tunes, then recruited longtime friend and Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant to help him lay the tracks down in Million Yen Studios, where Dean works as an engineer. Bondi liked the songs and signed on. Joe Principe of Rise Against came aboard on bass soon after that, and boom! Dead Ending was born. Dead Ending will make their live debut at Punk Rock Bowling in Vegas this year and will do shows and small touring runs whenever their busy lives all align. They’re also in the beginning stages of writing a full-length. So get out your spiky belt and your safety pins and tell your dentist to go fuck himself because Dead Ending is gearing up to bring the chaotic hardcore of the ’80s to you today with a...