Dead by April is a Swedish metalcore band, founded by Pontus Hjelm and Jimmie Strimell in early 2007.
The band has experienced many line-up changes including both founding members, Hjelm and Strimell. Strimell departed the band in 2013 and was replaced by Christoffer Anderson, whilst Hjelm left in 2010. However, both members returned later – Strimell in 2017 and Hjelm in 2012.
Dead by April has mainly been labelled as a metalcore band, although can be considered as a pop metal band. Elements from other genres, such as nu-metal and techno are also incorporated to give the band a unique sound. Dead by April also employs the use of both clean vocals and screams throughout their discography.
Discography:
Dead by April (2009)
Incomparable (2011)
Let the World Know (2014)
Worlds Collide (2017)
Members:
Jimmie Strimell: Vocals (2007-2013; 2017-present)
Pontus Hjelm: Vocals (2009–2010; 2014–present), Guitars, Keyboards, Programming (2007–2010; 2012–present), Backing Vocals (2007–2009)
Marcus Wesslén: Bass (2008–present), Backing Vocals (2017–present)
Marcus Rosell: Drums (2014–present)
Christoffer Andersson: Vocals (2013–2017)
Zandro Santiago: Vocals (2010–2014)
Alexander Svenningson: Drums (2007–2014)
Johan Olsson: Guitars, Backing Vocals (2007–2010)
Henric Carlsson: Bass (2007)
Johan Eskilsson: Guitars (2007)
Dead by April's first album Dead By April (Bonus Version) released on Thu Jan 01 2009.
The most popular album by Dead by April's is Worlds Collide
The most popular song by Dead by April's is I Can’t Breathe
Dead by April's first song Break My Fall released on Fri Nov 24 2023.