DZ Deathrays

DZ Deathrays (previously Denzel then DZ) are an Australian dance-punk trio from Brisbane, Queensland. Composed of Shane Parsons (vocals/guitar), Lachlan Ewbank (lead guitar/vocals) and Simon Ridley (drums), they put out two EPs before releasing their debut album, Bloodstreams, in April 2012. The album won the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2012. To date they have released six studio albums: Bloodstreams , Black Rat, Bloody Lovely, Positive Rising: Part 1, Positive Rising: Part 2 and R.I.F.F

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Warehouse Goes Up In Flames: Band Merch Destroyed

The warehouse housed merch for DZ Deathrays, Cub Sport, Tiny Little Houses, Carl Barron and several Australian musical theatre productions.

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DZ Deathrays, Radio Free Alice, & Sex Mask To Lead Final SILO Show

The Brisbane bi-monthly gigs are coming to a close - but not without a huge send off.

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DZ Deathrays Continue On ‘Unfeasible’ Tour Despite Advice To Cancel

“Putting on shows has now basically become gambling for artists such as ourselves.”

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DZ Deathrays, Mannequin Death Squad, and Slowly Slowly

Limestone Coast Beer & BBQ Festival Taps DZ Deathrays & More For 2025 Line-up

The two-day event boasts 18 different music acts and 25 types of beer.

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DZ Deathrays Announce 2025 Regional Australia Tour

The punk heavyweights are bringing their ‘Weekend Warriors’ tour to a pub near you.

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Beer And BBQ Fest Mt. Gambier Is Back In 2025

The exciting festival returns, with headliners announced and tickets available now.

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Live Review: DZ Deathrays @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne

An explosive celebration of the DZ Deathrays we loved in 2014, charged by the dynamic energy of the DZ Deathrays we love in 2024.

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Mannequin Death Squad & DZ Deathrays Interview Each Other

Celebrating their collaborative single ‘Safe and Warm’ the two bands chat touring, guilty pleasures, songs they wished they’d written and more.

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DZ Deathrays Announce 'Black Rat' 10-Year Anniversary Tour

DZ Deathrays will perform 'Black Rat' in its entirety and release an exclusive anniversary white vinyl repress limited to just 300 copies worldwide.

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Live Review: The Darkness – Let There Be Rock @ Festival Hall, Melbourne

The energetic lineup included You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and a DJ set from Eleven & Denim.

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Tony Hawk Announces Massive ‘Pro Skater’ Anniversary Jam In Brisbane

Hawk himself will lead an epic live skate demo, while acts like Bodyjar, Alex Lahey and Teenage Joans will deliver the soundtrack.

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Live Review: DZ Deathrays @ Vinnie's Dive Bar

A faultless gig with energy and chaos generated by DZ Deathrays fueled the entire show on 11 August.

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