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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Die Mannequin
| name = Die Mannequin
| image = DieMannequinLive.jpg
| image = DieMannequinLive.jpg
| landscape = yes
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| alias =
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| origin = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| caption = Die Mannequin performing in 2008
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| origin = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| years_active = {{Start date|2005}}–present
| label = [[E1 Entertainment Canada|eOne Music]], How To Kill, [[Cordless Recordings|Cordless]]
| years_active = {{Start date|2005}}–{{End date|2023}}
| label = [[E1 Entertainment Canada|eOne Music]], How To Kill, [[Cordless Recordings|Cordless]]
| associated_acts =
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| website = {{URL|diemannequin.net}}
| website = {{URL|diemannequin.net}}
| current_members =
| current_members = Care Failure<br />[[Kevin James Maher|Kevvy Mental]]<br />Keith Heppler<br />J.C. Sandoval
| past_members = Anthony Bleed<br />Dazzer Scott<br />Stacy Stray <br />Ghostwolf<br />[[Ethan Kath|Ethan Deth]]
| past_members = Care Failure<br />[[Kevin James Maher|Kevvy Mental]]<br />Keith Heppler<br />J.C. Sandoval<br />Anthony Bleed<br />Dazzer Scott<br />Stacy Stray <br />Ghostwolf<br />[[Ethan Kath|Ethan Deth]]
}}
}}


'''Die Mannequin''' is a Canadian [[alternative rock]] band from [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada, founded by guitar player and singer Care Failure (born Caroline Kawa) in 2005. The band has toured across Canada several times, opening for [[Buckcherry]], [[Guns N' Roses]], <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcgilldaily.com/view.php?aid=5591 |title=Die Mannequin article in the McGill Daily |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927222938/http://www.mcgilldaily.com/view.php?aid=5591 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> [[Marilyn Manson]] and [[Sum 41]].<ref name=CHART>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chartattack.com/|title=Chart Attack - Best Magazine 2020|website=Chartattack.com}}</ref> They have also toured Europe on several occasions, alone and as an opening act for [[Danko Jones]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dankojones.com/pre-order-a-rock-supreme/|title=Danko Jones - A Rock Supreme - Order|website=Dankojones.com|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref>
'''Die Mannequin''' was a Canadian [[alternative rock]] band from [[Toronto]], founded by guitar player and singer Care Failure (born Caroline Slezak Kawa) in 2005. The band toured across Canada several times, opening for [[Buckcherry]], [[Guns N' Roses]], <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcgilldaily.com/view.php?aid=5591 |title=Die Mannequin article in the McGill Daily |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927222938/http://www.mcgilldaily.com/view.php?aid=5591 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> [[Marilyn Manson]] and [[Sum 41]].<ref name=CHART>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/44698/deryck-whibleys-weak-back-ends-strength-in-numbers-tour-early|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212151816/http://www.chartattack.com/news/44698/deryck-whibleys-weak-back-ends-strength-in-numbers-tour-early|archive-date=2009-02-12|url-status=usurped|title= Deryck Whibley's Weak Back Ends Strength In Numbers Tour Early|website=[[Chart Attack]]|first=Michelle|last=Singerman|date=2007-10-23}}</ref> They also toured Europe on several occasions, alone and as an opening act for [[Danko Jones]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dankojones.com/pre-order-a-rock-supreme/|title=Danko Jones - A Rock Supreme - Order|website=Dankojones.com|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Rising from the ashes of Care Failure's first four-piece band "The Bloody Mannequins", Die Mannequin started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, ''How to Kill'', on How To Kill Records/[[Cordless Recordings]]. She sang, played guitar and bass on this EP because she did not have a permanent backing band at that time. [[Death from Above 1979]]'s [[Jesse F. Keeler]] took care of the drum duties as well as production.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ottawastart.com/story/5118.php |title=DIE MANNEQUIN |work=Ottawa Start |access-date=May 16, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518023056/http://ottawastart.com/story/5118.php |archive-date=May 18, 2008 }}</ref> The E.P. featured four songs and was produced by Keeler and partner Al-P from [[MSTRKRFT]] and was mastered by [[Ryan Mills]] at Joao Carvalho Mastering. Care Failure was also a member of the supergroup [[Big Dirty Band|The Big Dirty Band]], which included members from the Canadian hardrock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]], amongst others. They have recorded a cover version and video of [[The Bobby Fuller Four]] song [[I Fought The Law]]. This video also featured Anthony Useless, even though he did not play on any of the recordings. It was featured as a soundtrack to the 2006 movie ''[[Trailer Park Boys|Trailer Park Boys: The Movie]]''.
Originating from Care Failure's first four-piece band "The Bloody Mannequins", Die Mannequin started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, ''How to Kill'', on How To Kill Records/[[Cordless Recordings]]. She sang, played guitar and bass on this EP because she did not have a permanent backing band at that time. [[Death from Above 1979]]'s [[Jesse F. Keeler]] took care of the drum duties as well as production.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ottawastart.com/story/5118.php |title=DIE MANNEQUIN |work=Ottawa Start |access-date=May 16, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518023056/http://ottawastart.com/story/5118.php |archive-date=May 18, 2008 }}</ref> The EP featured four songs and was produced by Keeler and partner Al-P from [[MSTRKRFT]] and was mastered by [[Ryan Mills]] at Joao Carvalho Mastering. Care Failure was also a member of the supergroup [[Big Dirty Band|The Big Dirty Band]], which included members from the Canadian hard rock band [[Rush (band)|Rush]], amongst others. They have recorded a cover version and video of [[The Bobby Fuller Four]] song "[[I Fought The Law]]". This video also featured Anthony Useless, even though he did not play on any of the recordings. It was featured as a soundtrack to the 2006 movie ''[[Trailer Park Boys|Trailer Park Boys: The Movie]]''.


Failure later hired two of her longtime friends, [[Ethan Kath|Ethan Deth]] (of Toronto band [[Kïll Cheerleadër]]) and Pat M. (a.k.a. Ghostwolf), to play bass and drums.<ref name=EMI_DM_profile>{{cite web|url=http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/die-mannequin-care-failure_profile.html |title=Die Mannequin Bio on the EMI Publishing website |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061110033841/http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/die-mannequin-care-failure_profile.html |archive-date=November 10, 2006 }}</ref> Deth was quickly replaced by Anthony "Useless" Bleed, also from Kïll Cheerleadër. He played bass guitar and provided backing vocals. Managed by Shull Management, Die Mannequin signed with [[EMI]] Publishing in the summer of 2006,<ref name=EMI_DM_profile/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadianmusician.com/cmshowmar06.htm |title=Die Mannequin showcase in Canadian Musician March/April 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206201702/http://www.canadianmusician.com/cmshowmar06.htm |archive-date=December 6, 2006 }}</ref> and began their own record label, How To Kill Records which is distributed by [[Warner Music Canada]]. They were booked as one of the opening bands for [[Guns N' Roses]]' eastern leg of their 2006 North-American tour.<ref>Le Soleil (November 19, 2006) ''Axl Rose fidèle au poste... malgré tout''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=5108 |title=Guns N' Roses Will Play 2 Hours Tonight in Toronto, Despite Curfew Rules |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928010632/http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=5108 |archive-date=September 28, 2007 }}</ref>
Failure later hired two of her longtime friends, [[Ethan Kath|Ethan Deth]] (of Toronto band [[Kïll Cheerleadër]]) and Pat M. (a.k.a. Ghostwolf) to play bass and drums.<ref name=EMI_DM_profile>{{cite web|url=http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/die-mannequin-care-failure_profile.html |title=Die Mannequin Bio on the EMI Publishing website |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061110033841/http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/die-mannequin-care-failure_profile.html |archive-date=November 10, 2006 }}</ref> Deth was quickly replaced by Anthony "Useless" Bleed, also from Kïll Cheerleadër. He played bass guitar and provided backing vocals. Managed by Shull Management, Die Mannequin signed with [[EMI]] Publishing in the summer of 2006,<ref name=EMI_DM_profile/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadianmusician.com/cmshowmar06.htm |title=Die Mannequin showcase in Canadian Musician March/April 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206201702/http://www.canadianmusician.com/cmshowmar06.htm |archive-date=December 6, 2006 }}</ref> and began their own record label, How To Kill Records which is distributed by [[Warner Music Canada]]. They were booked as one of the opening bands for [[Guns N' Roses]]' eastern leg of their 2006 North-American tour.<ref>Le Soleil (November 19, 2006) ''Axl Rose fidèle au poste... malgré tout''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=5108 |title=Guns N' Roses Will Play 2 Hours Tonight in Toronto, Despite Curfew Rules |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928010632/http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=5108 |archive-date=September 28, 2007 }}</ref>


Die Mannequin released a new EP in the fall of 2007 entitled ''[[Slaughter Daughter]]''. Two tracks, "Do It Or Die" and "Saved By Strangers", were produced by [[Ian D'Sa]] of [[Billy Talent]]. The other two tracks, "Upside Down Cross" and "Lonely Of A Woman", were produced by Junior Sanchez.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=116&csid2=851&fid1=28368 |title=Exclaim!'s review of ''Slaughter Daughter'' |access-date=January 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801174150/http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=116&csid2=851&fid1=28368 |archive-date=August 1, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> There was also a live recording of "Open Season" included on this EP. The band released a video for the first single, "Do it or Die", which entered rotation on [[Much Music]] and Much Loud.
Die Mannequin released a new EP in the fall of 2007 entitled ''[[Slaughter Daughter]]''. Two tracks, "Do It Or Die" and "Saved By Strangers", were produced by [[Ian D'Sa]] of [[Billy Talent]]. The other two tracks, "Upside Down Cross" and "Lonely Of A Woman", were produced by Junior Sanchez.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=116&csid2=851&fid1=28368 |title=Exclaim!'s review of ''Slaughter Daughter'' |access-date=January 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801174150/http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=116&csid2=851&fid1=28368 |archive-date=August 1, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> There was also a live recording of "Open Season" included on this EP. The band released a video for the first single, "Do it or Die", which entered rotation on [[Much Music]] and Much Loud.


Both EPs have been collected on a single disc entitled ''[[Unicorn Steak]]'' which features two unreleased songs: an early demo of "Empty's Promise" and the cover of the [[Beatsteaks]] song [[Smack Smash|Hand in Hand]]. A video was also recorded after the release of Unicorn Steak, for the song "Saved By Strangers", directed by Canadian director [[Bruce McDonald (director)|Bruce McDonald]]. He has also directed a documentary about Die Mannequin, entitled ''The Rawside of Die Mannequin'', which premiered at Toronto's North By North East festival on June 15, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fazer.ca/2008/05/30/die-mannequin-interview-with-care-failure-april-2008/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 24, 2008 |archive-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213174315/http://www.fazer.ca/2008/05/30/die-mannequin-interview-with-care-failure-april-2008/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Both EPs were collected on a single disc entitled ''[[Unicorn Steak]]'' which features two unreleased songs: an early demo of "Empty's Promise" and the cover of the [[Beatsteaks]] song [[Smack Smash|"Hand in Hand"]]. A video was also recorded after the release of ''Unicorn Steak'', for the song "Saved By Strangers", directed by Canadian director [[Bruce McDonald (director)|Bruce McDonald]]. He also directed a documentary about Die Mannequin, entitled ''The Rawside of Die Mannequin'', which premiered at Toronto's North By North East festival on June 15, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fazer.ca/2008/05/30/die-mannequin-interview-with-care-failure-april-2008/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 24, 2008 |archive-date=February 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213174315/http://www.fazer.ca/2008/05/30/die-mannequin-interview-with-care-failure-april-2008/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2009 Die Mannequin took part in a documentary series called [[City Sonic]]. The series, which featured 20 Toronto artists, had Care Failure reflecting on her memories of [[CFNY]], 102.1 the Edge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.citysonic.tv/films/Care-Failure-Die-Mannequin-at-1021-The-Edge.php |title=Watch Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge Video &#124; City Sonic Films &#124; Toronto Music Mobile Video |publisher=Citysonic.tv |access-date=April 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227062457/http://www.citysonic.tv/films/Care-Failure-Die-Mannequin-at-1021-The-Edge.php |archive-date=February 27, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2009 Die Mannequin took part in a documentary series called ''[[City Sonic]]''. The series, which featured 20 Toronto artists, had Care Failure reflecting on her memories of [[CFNY]], 102.1 the Edge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.citysonic.tv/films/Care-Failure-Die-Mannequin-at-1021-The-Edge.php |title=Watch Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge Video &#124; City Sonic Films &#124; Toronto Music Mobile Video |publisher=Citysonic.tv |access-date=April 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227062457/http://www.citysonic.tv/films/Care-Failure-Die-Mannequin-at-1021-The-Edge.php |archive-date=February 27, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On September 8, 2009, Die Mannequin released'' [[FINO + BLEED]]'', mixed by [[Mike Fraser (record producer)|Mike Fraser]].
On September 8, 2009, Die Mannequin released ''[[FINO + BLEED]]'', mixed by [[Mike Fraser (record producer)|Mike Fraser]].


In 2009, they opened for the Canadian dates of the Marilyn Manson's The High End of Low Tour.
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On March 21, 2012, Die Mannequin announced on their website that they would be releasing new music mid April, along with a new single and music video. This coincided with the release of ''[[Hard Core Logo 2]]''.


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On March 21, 2012, Die Mannequin announced on their website that they would be releasing new music in mid-April, along with a new single and music video. This coincided with the release of ''[[Hard Core Logo 2]]''.
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On August 20, 2014, the band released a single for their upcoming album, titled "Sucker Punch". Their second full-length album, ''Neon Zero '' was released on October 28, 2014. [[Exclaim!]] Magazine called it 'evil dance metal'.

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On August 20, 2014, the band released a single titled "Sucker Punch" for their upcoming album. Their second full-length album, ''Neon Zero'', was released on October 28, 2014. ''[[Exclaim!]]'' magazine called it 'evil dance metal'.

On March 30, 2023, it was reported that Caroline Kawa (Care Failure) had died at the age of 36.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CAROLINE KAWA Obituary () - Toronto, ON - Toronto Star |url=https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/caroline-kawa-obituary?id=51519018 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref>

In April 2024, a Tribute to Care Failure took place at Toronto's [[Bovine Sex Club]], called Failurefest. ACIIDZ, Fine Motor Control, Blackout Orchestra, [[Ian D'Sa]], Kali-Ann Butala from [[Bad Waitress]], Emily Bones and Valerie Knox of the Anti-Queens performed. The tribute benefitted the charity Sistering, where Failure had volunteered.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brasil|first=Sydney|title=Toronto Tribute to Care Failure Gets Members of Die Mannequin, Billy Talent, Bad Waitress|date=April 19, 2024 |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/care-failure-toronto-tribute-failurefest-gets-members-of-die-mannequin-billy-talent-bad-waitress|publisher=Exclaim!|access-date=June 27, 2024}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
;Current members
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*Caroline "Care Failure" Kawa - [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]], [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2005&ndash;present)</small>
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*[[Kevin James Maher|Kevvy Mental]] - [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2015&ndash;present)</small>
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*Keith Heppler - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2015&ndash;present)</small>
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*J.C. Sandoval - [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2015&ndash;present)</small>
;Former members
;Former members

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*Caroline Slezak "Care Failure" Kawa - [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]], [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2005&ndash;2023), deceased </small>
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*[[Kevin James Maher|Kevvy Mental]] - [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2015&ndash;2018)</small>
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*Keith Heppler - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2015&ndash;2023)</small>
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*J.C. Sandoval - [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2015&ndash;2023)</small>

*Stephany Seki - [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2018&ndash;2023)</small>

*Anthony "Useless" Bleed - [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2006&ndash;2014)</small>
*Anthony "Useless" Bleed - [[bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2006&ndash;2014)</small>
*Dazzer Scott - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2009&ndash;2014)</small>
*Dazzer Scott - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2009&ndash;2014), deceased </small>
*Stacy Stray - [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2009&ndash;2014)</small>
*Stacy Stray - [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] <small>(2009&ndash;2014)</small>
*[[Ethan Kath]] - [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2006)</small>
*[[Ethan Kath]] - [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2006)</small>
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*[[Jesse F. Keeler]] - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (on ''[[How To Kill]]'' EP)
*[[Jesse F. Keeler]] - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (on ''[[How To Kill]]'' EP)
*[[Jack Irons]] - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (on ''[[Fino + Bleed]]'')
*[[Jack Irons]] - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (on ''[[Fino + Bleed]]'')
*Andrew Conroy - [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] (on ''Neon Zero'')


==Discography==
==Discography==
Die Mannequin has released two recognized albums to date and two EPs.
Die Mannequin released two recognized albums and three EPs.


===Singles===
===Singles===
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*''[[How To Kill]]'' (2006)
*''[[How To Kill]]'' (2006)
*''[[Slaughter Daughter]]'' (2007)
*''[[Slaughter Daughter]]'' (2007)
*''Danceland'' (2012) No.&nbsp;76 CAN<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=February 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/66hLkOh0w?url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |archive-date=April 5, 2012 }}</ref>
*''Danceland'' (2012) No.&nbsp;76 CAN<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20041226005640/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=December 26, 2004 |title=Archived copy |access-date=February 13, 2012 }}</ref>


===Soundtracks===
===Soundtracks===
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061113062918/http://www.truthexplosion.com/live/interviews/interviews.php?id=128 Care Failure Interview – Truth Mag]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061113062918/http://www.truthexplosion.com/live/interviews/interviews.php?id=128 Care Failure Interview – Truth Mag]
*[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/die_mannequin-neon_zero Die Mannequin Neon Zero]
*[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/die_mannequin-neon_zero Die Mannequin Neon Zero]
* {{discogs artist|Die Mannequin}}
* {{imdb name|13334393}}


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Die Mannequin
Die Mannequin performing in 2008
Die Mannequin performing in 2008
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2005 (2005)–2023 (2023)
LabelseOne Music, How To Kill, Cordless
Past membersCare Failure
Kevvy Mental
Keith Heppler
J.C. Sandoval
Anthony Bleed
Dazzer Scott
Stacy Stray
Ghostwolf
Ethan Deth
Websitediemannequin.net

Die Mannequin was a Canadian alternative rock band from Toronto, founded by guitar player and singer Care Failure (born Caroline Slezak Kawa) in 2005. The band toured across Canada several times, opening for Buckcherry, Guns N' Roses, [1] Marilyn Manson and Sum 41.[2] They also toured Europe on several occasions, alone and as an opening act for Danko Jones in 2008.[3]

History

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Originating from Care Failure's first four-piece band "The Bloody Mannequins", Die Mannequin started in the spring of 2006 when Failure recorded her first EP, How to Kill, on How To Kill Records/Cordless Recordings. She sang, played guitar and bass on this EP because she did not have a permanent backing band at that time. Death from Above 1979's Jesse F. Keeler took care of the drum duties as well as production.[4] The EP featured four songs and was produced by Keeler and partner Al-P from MSTRKRFT and was mastered by Ryan Mills at Joao Carvalho Mastering. Care Failure was also a member of the supergroup The Big Dirty Band, which included members from the Canadian hard rock band Rush, amongst others. They have recorded a cover version and video of The Bobby Fuller Four song "I Fought The Law". This video also featured Anthony Useless, even though he did not play on any of the recordings. It was featured as a soundtrack to the 2006 movie Trailer Park Boys: The Movie.

Failure later hired two of her longtime friends, Ethan Deth (of Toronto band Kïll Cheerleadër) and Pat M. (a.k.a. Ghostwolf) to play bass and drums.[5] Deth was quickly replaced by Anthony "Useless" Bleed, also from Kïll Cheerleadër. He played bass guitar and provided backing vocals. Managed by Shull Management, Die Mannequin signed with EMI Publishing in the summer of 2006,[5][6] and began their own record label, How To Kill Records which is distributed by Warner Music Canada. They were booked as one of the opening bands for Guns N' Roses' eastern leg of their 2006 North-American tour.[7][8]

Die Mannequin released a new EP in the fall of 2007 entitled Slaughter Daughter. Two tracks, "Do It Or Die" and "Saved By Strangers", were produced by Ian D'Sa of Billy Talent. The other two tracks, "Upside Down Cross" and "Lonely Of A Woman", were produced by Junior Sanchez.[9] There was also a live recording of "Open Season" included on this EP. The band released a video for the first single, "Do it or Die", which entered rotation on Much Music and Much Loud.

Both EPs were collected on a single disc entitled Unicorn Steak which features two unreleased songs: an early demo of "Empty's Promise" and the cover of the Beatsteaks song "Hand in Hand". A video was also recorded after the release of Unicorn Steak, for the song "Saved By Strangers", directed by Canadian director Bruce McDonald. He also directed a documentary about Die Mannequin, entitled The Rawside of Die Mannequin, which premiered at Toronto's North By North East festival on June 15, 2008.[10]

In 2009 Die Mannequin took part in a documentary series called City Sonic. The series, which featured 20 Toronto artists, had Care Failure reflecting on her memories of CFNY, 102.1 the Edge.[11]

On September 8, 2009, Die Mannequin released FINO + BLEED, mixed by Mike Fraser.

In 2009, they opened for the Canadian dates of the Marilyn Manson's The High End of Low Tour.

On March 21, 2012, Die Mannequin announced on their website that they would be releasing new music in mid-April, along with a new single and music video. This coincided with the release of Hard Core Logo 2.

On August 20, 2014, the band released a single titled "Sucker Punch" for their upcoming album. Their second full-length album, Neon Zero, was released on October 28, 2014. Exclaim! magazine called it 'evil dance metal'.

On March 30, 2023, it was reported that Caroline Kawa (Care Failure) had died at the age of 36.[12]

In April 2024, a Tribute to Care Failure took place at Toronto's Bovine Sex Club, called Failurefest. ACIIDZ, Fine Motor Control, Blackout Orchestra, Ian D'Sa, Kali-Ann Butala from Bad Waitress, Emily Bones and Valerie Knox of the Anti-Queens performed. The tribute benefitted the charity Sistering, where Failure had volunteered.[13]

Members

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Former members
Session members

Discography

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Die Mannequin released two recognized albums and three EPs.

Singles

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Year Song Chart peak Album
CAN
Alt
[14][15] 		CAN
Rock
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2006 "Autumn Cannibalist" × × How To Kill
2008 "Do It Or Die" × × Unicorn Steak
"Saved By Strangers" × ×
2009 "Bad Medicine" 11 — Fino + Bleed
"Dead Honey" 32 35
"Miss Americvnt" — —
2012 "Orson Welles & 2012" 48 — Danceland
2014 "Sucker Punch" x x Neon Zero
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.
"×" denotes periods where charts did not exist or were not archived.

Studio albums

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Compilations

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EPs

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Soundtracks

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Year Album title Track
2012 Hard Core Logo 2 "Do It Or Die"
"Orson Wells + 2012"
"The Other Tiffany"
"Candide"

Interviews

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Die Mannequin gets darker and warns of Toronto rapist - From Torontomusicscene.ca

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Die Mannequin article in the McGill Daily". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
  2. ^ Singerman, Michelle (October 23, 2007). "Deryck Whibley's Weak Back Ends Strength In Numbers Tour Early". Chart Attack. Archived from the original on February 12, 2009.
  3. ^ "Danko Jones - A Rock Supreme - Order". Dankojones.com. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "DIE MANNEQUIN". Ottawa Start. Archived from the original on May 18, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Die Mannequin Bio on the EMI Publishing website". Archived from the original on November 10, 2006.
  6. ^ "Die Mannequin showcase in Canadian Musician March/April 2006". Archived from the original on December 6, 2006.
  7. ^ Le Soleil (November 19, 2006) Axl Rose fidèle au poste... malgré tout
  8. ^ "Guns N' Roses Will Play 2 Hours Tonight in Toronto, Despite Curfew Rules". Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.
  9. ^ "Exclaim!'s review of Slaughter Daughter". Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2008.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ "Watch Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge Video | City Sonic Films | Toronto Music Mobile Video". Citysonic.tv. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
  12. ^ "CAROLINE KAWA Obituary () - Toronto, ON - Toronto Star". Legacy.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  13. ^ Brasil, Sydney (April 19, 2024). "Toronto Tribute to Care Failure Gets Members of Die Mannequin, Billy Talent, Bad Waitress". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Canadian Active/Alternative Charts | Media Source". Mediasource.proboards.com. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  15. ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock - July 24, 2012". Canadianrockalt.blogspot.com. July 24, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 26, 2004. Retrieved February 13, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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