The Newlydeads were an industrial rock band founded by Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe.[1]
| The Newlydeads | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Los Angeles, California |
| Genre: | Industrial rock |
| Associated Acts: | Faster Pussycat |
| Years Active: | 1997-2006 |
At one time or another, The Newlydeads also featured Taime Downe's Faster Pussycat bandmates: guitarist Xristian Simon, bassist Danny Nordahl, and drummer Chad Stewart. They released two full studio albums (The Newlydeads and Dead End), as well as a remix album (Re-Bound) and a compilation album (Dreams from a Dirt Nap).
At one time, the band also featured former Bang Tango bassist Kyle Kyle. At one time, the band also featured Dish as drummer/percussionist.
The Newlydeads have also contributed to at least two compilation albums. Their song "Lipstick" appeared on the 2002 release Heat Slick Records Compilation.[2] The 2007 Cleopatra release Industrial Masters includes The Newlydeads' cover of the Nine Inch Nails song "Terrible Lie," originally featured on the 2000 Cleopotra release Covered in Nails: A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails.
Taime Downe still performs Newlydeads songs with Faster Pussycat.