Deathreat is a hardcore punk band originally from Memphis, Tennessee, who draws there sound from classic American, Scandinavian and Japanese hardcore, while bringing in a new sound of their own. Lyrical they cover topics such as the horrors of war, dislike for society and religion, and unjustness of the US prison system, in which vocalist Billy Davis was at one time incarcerated. They have shared members with bands like His Hero is Gone, From Ashes Rise, Tragedy, Balance Of Terror and Signal Lost. They have released several records and done multiple tours in the US and have also toured in Japan, were they recorded their second 12". On their 2001 US tour they rolled their van while driving through snowy weather, but there were no serious injuries. Currently four members live in Portland, Oregon while one resides in Austin, Texas.

Members

Billy Davis - vocals - Also of Tragedy, Formerly of Copout and From Ashes Rise

Paul Burdette - guitar - Also of Tragedy and Criminal Damage, Formerly of His Hero is Gone, and Call The Police

Stan Wright - guitar - Also of Signal Lost, Formerly of Balance Of Terror

Brad Boatright - bass - Also of Warcry, Formerly of From Ashes Rise, No Parade, Midnight and World Burns To Death

Todd Burdette - drums - Also of Tragedy, Severed Head of State and Warcry, Formerly of Copout, His Hero is Gone and Call The Police

Bob Squire - bass

Discography

7" on Prank Records

7" on Partners In Crime Records

Split 7" with DSB on Mangrove Records

Split 7" with Talk Is Poison on Prank Records

"The Severing Of The Last Barred Window" 12" on Parnters In Crime Records

"Consider It War" 12" on Partners In Crime Records