Dead Serious
genre
THRASH
country
Belgium
ALCATRAZ 2026
FIRST TIME Friday August 7 12:00-12:40 swamp
Bio
Dead Serious, the Belgian cult thrash metal band, is back! Originally founded in 1987, the band played its last live show in 1993. Their style can be described as old- school ‘Bay Area style’ thrash, reminiscent of legends like Anthrax and Exodus.
Humor was always an integral part of their music, lyrics, and overall image. During their active years, Dead Serious recorded one album: ‘It's A Nice Day’, which was released in 1991. Tragically, in 1993, drummer Marc Vereecken was killed in a traffic accident, marking the end of the band. Despite being inactive for decades, Dead Serious maintained a cult following. When original frontman Armando Thiebaut passed away in 2021, any hope of a comeback seemed lost forever. However, fate had other plans. Three incredibly talented young musicians have stepped in to carry on the legacy: Jan Schepens on guitar, Xavier Weekers (also known from Tyrant King) on drums and William Lawson (frontman of Promise Down), a singer who not only eerily resembles the younger Armando but also captures his signature sound with uncanny precision. Together with original members Jan Van Der Poorten (guitar) and Gunther ‘Gunny’ Poppe (bass) Dead Serious is alive once more.
