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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DZ Deathrays On Looking Back To Look Forward For Their Career-Defining 'R.I.F.F.' Album

After going all out with a double concept album, DZ Deathrays threw it back to basics for their insta-classic sixth album, R.I.F.F.

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DZ Deathrays Announce New Album 'R.I.F.F.'

“It’s weird you can have fun saying that we have royally f*cked up..."

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DZ Deathrays Start Their Own Record Label 'DZ Worldwide'

Now, the question is, what kind of bands will feature on the record label?

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This Year's Queensland Music Awards Finalists Revealed

People's Choice Voting for this year's awards has officially begun.

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New DZ Deathrays A ‘Smash’

This is arguably one of the best DZ Deathrays songs released in a while.

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Lana Del Rey, Skrillex & More: This Week's Best New Music

Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.

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Watch: Jesswar - FELL IN LOVE

The multi-award winning artist announces their forthcoming debut mixtape with the release of a lush love letter..

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When Touring Goes Wrong: DZ Deathrays Recall Unfortunate Events

Currently on the road as part of their ‘Positive Rising: Part 2 Tour’, Aussie favourites DZ Deathrays share some less-than-ideal moments from previous stints across the globe.

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DZ Deathrays On Their Ultimate Dancefloor Fillers And DJ Jams

"Everyone still knows the dance when they’re drunk."

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You Need To Hear DZ Deathrays & Ecca Vandal's New Collab Track

"I hope we all get to share a stage again and thrash this one out!"

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DZ Deathrays Announce New Grant To Support Guitarists From Regional Areas

Applications are open now.

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DZ Deathrays Announce Huge 'All Or Nothing' East Coast Tour

Happening this month!