Gothic Theatre
It Dies Today
The Queen City no longer does its moniker justice, but its degradation served as the unifying factor for It Dies Today. Born and bred amidst the Buffalo hardcore scene, IDT formed in August of 2001. The love child of current vocalist Nick Brooks, guitarist Chris Cappelli and then guitarist Steve Lemke, they soon began spreading their melodic gospel to the tri-state area. They created an addictive blend of brutal riffs and punishing breakdowns combined with an eastern sensibility for dark melodies that served as the undertone to their hybrid sound. The band released the ‘Forever Scorned’ EP that soon became a hot commodity on the word of mouth that carried it across the country well before the dying conversion van that would become their new home. Soon enough they set out upon an eagerly awaited and equally well received US tour.
Riding on the support of the underground notoriety they had built, they embarked on a full U.S. tour, joining them at various points were: Between the Buried and Me, Alexisonfire, Taken and Undying. Although not the towering masses of brutality and breakdowns that had been expected to accompany their sound, the energy alone of Nick Brooks, the stage presence of Chris Cappelli and Steve Lemke, and the precision of drummer Nick Mirusso served to create an energetic live show that soon cemented their image.
Following some changes in the lineup, Steve Lemke moved to bass and guitarist Mike Hatalak completed the line up. Having finally achieved their dream cast of players, IDT began to refine and structure their sound into the brutal lullaby it has become. Combining the sensibility of a younger band that has grown up on hardcore, with the fusing of haunting choruses and sweeping melodies, coupled with the lyrical message of social decay and moral disintegration. The result—a sound to call their own with a message void of the egotism that is so prevalent in modern music.
A band started when most of its members were merely 16, It Dies Today has grown and become the driving force in the lives of these now slightly older and wiser troubadours. Having finally achieved their direction and sound, they will soon release a full-length album on Trustkill Records and follow with year long tour support. Hell bent on not only playing the music they love but also living their lives around supporting their craft. It Dies Today will no longer be the band you’ve been hearing about, rather the band you’ll be hearing plenty of, and they can’t wait to show you why.
