Oakland's DEAD AND GONE have just completed work on their 3rd album, The Beautician, slated for release on GSL in March. The LP follows-up their previous GSL release, a 4-song double 7" issued soon after the band reformed in mid-2000.
Their premature break-up in '97 caught many by surprise, as their new album, God Loves Everyone But You (Alternative Tentacles) was being heralded as their strongest release to date. The band toured the US and Europe in support of the LP, supporting NEUROSIS and others along the way. Soon, however, singer Shane was out and DEAD AND GONE were effectively over.
The remaining three members immediately re-formed as CREEPS ON CANDY, releasing the stunning Wonders of Giardia album (also on Alternative Tentacles, 1998), an explosive, menacing hybrid of BIRTHDAY PARTY decadence and JESUS LIZARD mechanics.
Eventually, Shane returned to the fold and DEAD AND GONE was back in business. They quickly recorded 4 new tracks which were released as the self-titled double 7" in July 2000. While writing new songs, the band also toured the Western US supporting THE LOCUST in mid-2001, including a performance at Columbus' More Than Music Festival.

Since their first album - 1996's debut release from then-fledgling Prank! Records - DEAD AND GONE have been a favorite amongst the black-hooded throngs congregating around Gilman every Friday and Saturday night. Along with prior area notables like ECONOCHRIST, FILTH and CHRIST ON PARADE, DEAD AND GONE have contributed generously to what has loosely (and kinda not all that accurately) been described as the "East Bay" hardcore sound. Needless to say, their influence on subsequent bands in and around Berkeley/Oakland is clear, and despite the irony of their name, DEAD AND GONE remain alive and well.

Shane Baker - vocals
Brian Stern - bass
Rockey Crane - guitar
Joey Perales - drums