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'''Tony Fagenson''' (born July 18, 1978) is a guitarist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his work with rock bands [[Eve 6]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tony Fagenson {{!}} Gretsch Drums |url=https://www.gretschdrums.com/artists/tony-fagenson |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=www.gretschdrums.com}}</ref> and [[Dead Posey]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dead Posey Release Music Video For "Sorry I'm Not Dead" |url=https://www.deathmothpress.com/blog-1/dead-posey-release-music-video-for-sorry-im-not-dead |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Death Moth Press |language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''Tony Fagenson''' (born July 18, 1978) is a guitarist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his work with rock bands [[Eve 6]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tony Fagenson {{!}} Gretsch Drums |url=https://www.gretschdrums.com/artists/tony-fagenson |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=www.gretschdrums.com}}</ref> and [[Dead Posey]].<ref name="deathmothpress.com">{{Cite web |title=Dead Posey Release Music Video For "Sorry I'm Not Dead" |url=https://www.deathmothpress.com/blog-1/dead-posey-release-music-video-for-sorry-im-not-dead |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Death Moth Press |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Eve 6 == |
== Eve 6 == |
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While attending the [[University of Southern California]] at the age of 18, he auditioned for a band from La Crescenta, California called Eleventeen (eventually to become [[Eve 6]]) to replace their drummer. A fan at the time of the Fox TV show ''[[The X-Files]]'', Fagenson and singer Max Collins were inspired to name the band Eve 6 after seeing the ''X-Files'' episode "[[Eve (The X-Files)|Eve]]" while recording their first album. Fagenson played on and co-wrote the four Eve 6 albums released between 1998 and 2012.<ref name="yMJqE" /> |
While attending the [[University of Southern California]] at the age of 18, he auditioned for a band from La Crescenta, California called Eleventeen (eventually to become [[Eve 6]]) to replace their drummer. A fan at the time of the Fox TV show ''[[The X-Files]]'', Fagenson and singer Max Collins were inspired to name the band Eve 6 after seeing the ''X-Files'' episode "[[Eve (The X-Files)|Eve]]" while recording their first album. Fagenson played on and co-wrote the four Eve 6 albums released between 1998 and 2012.<ref name="yMJqE" /> |
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Fagenson announced his departure from Eve 6 via Instagram and Twitter on April 7, 2018 and is now full time playing in his band Dead Posey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Ana |date=2022-03-25 |title=Dead Posey to Release "Can't Take Me Down" Single & Video |url=http://getrocked.net/dead-posey-to-release-cant-take-me-down-single-video/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Rocked |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Fagenson announced his departure from Eve 6 via Instagram and Twitter on April 7, 2018 and is now full time playing in his band Dead Posey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Ana |date=2022-03-25 |title=Dead Posey to Release "Can't Take Me Down" Single & Video |url=http://getrocked.net/dead-posey-to-release-cant-take-me-down-single-video/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Rocked |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Producer and songwriter == |
== Producer and songwriter == |
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When not spending time on band matters, Fagenson produced and co-wrote songs for artists such as [[Puddle of Mudd]],<ref name="qVW2w" /> [[Emily Osment]] (of Disney's [[Hannah Montana]]),<ref name="wLqWS" /> The Johnsons<ref name="JKaQz" /> & [[Bryce Vine]],<ref name="s1NBV" /> Sandra N, Illustrated, [[Malbec (band)|Malbec]] etc. In 2005, Fagenson joined former Eve 6 member [[Max Collins (musician)|Max Collins]] in forming a new band, [[The Sugi Tap]] while Eve 6 was on hiatus. |
When not spending time on band matters, Fagenson produced and co-wrote songs for artists such as [[Puddle of Mudd]],<ref name="qVW2w" /> [[Emily Osment]] (of Disney's [[Hannah Montana]]),<ref name="wLqWS" /> The Johnsons<ref name="JKaQz" /> & [[Bryce Vine]],<ref name="s1NBV" /> Sandra N, Illustrated, [[Malbec (band)|Malbec]] etc. In 2005, Fagenson joined former Eve 6 member [[Max Collins (musician)|Max Collins]] in forming a new band, [[The Sugi Tap]] while Eve 6 was on hiatus. |
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== Dead Posey == |
== Dead Posey == |
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In 2018, Fagenson started his current band [[Dead Posey]]<ref name=":0" /> as guitarist with partner Danyell Souza.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-22 |title=Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey |url=https://shewillrockyou.com/2022/04/22/meet-the-artist-danyell-souza-dead-posey/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=She Will Rock You |language=en}}</ref> The band has released 3 EP's on [[Sumerian Records]] / Position Music<ref name="Sf0gi" /> - Freak Show,<ref name="P9wiU" /> Malfunction]<ref name="YaCtg" /> & Malfunction X Broken Down<ref name=":1" /> The band has also released three new singles from their unreleased debut album - Russian Roulette,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kusano |first=Rodney |date=2021-08-06 |title=DEAD POSEY Unleashes New Track and Music Video "Russian Roulette" |url=https://outburn.com/news/dead-posey-russian-roulette/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=OUTBURN ONLINE |language=en-US}}</ref> sorry i'm not dead<ref |
In 2018, Fagenson started his current band [[Dead Posey]]<ref name=":0" /> as guitarist with partner Danyell Souza.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-22 |title=Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey |url=https://shewillrockyou.com/2022/04/22/meet-the-artist-danyell-souza-dead-posey/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=She Will Rock You |language=en}}</ref> The band has released 3 EP's on [[Sumerian Records]] / Position Music<ref name="Sf0gi" /> - Freak Show,<ref name="P9wiU" /> Malfunction]<ref name="YaCtg" /> & Malfunction X Broken Down<ref name=":1" /> The band has also released three new singles from their unreleased debut album - Russian Roulette,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kusano |first=Rodney |date=2021-08-06 |title=DEAD POSEY Unleashes New Track and Music Video "Russian Roulette" |url=https://outburn.com/news/dead-posey-russian-roulette/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=OUTBURN ONLINE |language=en-US}}</ref> sorry i'm not dead<ref name="deathmothpress.com"/> and Can't Take Me Down.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Loudwire Staff|title=Best Rock + Metal Songs of March — Staff Favorites + Essential Tracks |url=https://loudwire.com/best-rock-metal-songs-march-2022/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref> |
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Dead Posey has played notable festivals [[Download Festival|Download]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dead Posey at Download - ALTCORNER.com |url=https://altcorner.com/interviews/dead-posey-at-download/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=altcorner.com}}</ref> [[Louder Than Life]],<ref name="jTZEE" /> [[Aftershock Festival|Aftershock]]<ref name="jTI2d" /> and Shiprocked<ref name="XMbZi" /> and toured with bands such as [[Theory of a Deadman]]<ref name="ajptH" /> and [[Palaye Royale]] with [[Bones UK]].<ref name="rnRJH" /> |
Dead Posey has played notable festivals [[Download Festival|Download]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dead Posey at Download - ALTCORNER.com |url=https://altcorner.com/interviews/dead-posey-at-download/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=altcorner.com}}</ref> [[Louder Than Life]],<ref name="jTZEE" /> [[Aftershock Festival|Aftershock]]<ref name="jTI2d" /> and Shiprocked<ref name="XMbZi" /> and toured with bands such as [[Theory of a Deadman]]<ref name="ajptH" /> and [[Palaye Royale]] with [[Bones UK]].<ref name="rnRJH" /> |
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Dead Posey's music has been heard in Fox's [[Lucifer (TV series)|''Lucifer'']],<ref name=":0" /> MTV's [[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|''Teen Wolf'']],<ref name=":0" /> Marvel's [[Cloak & Dagger (TV series)|''Cloak & Dagger'']],<ref name=":0" /> and Netflix's [[Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father|''Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father'']],<ref name=":0" /> as well as in ads for [[Taco Bell]], [[PlayStation|Sony PlayStation]], [[Riot Games League of Legends World Championship|Riot Games’ League of Legends]], and more.<ref name=":1" /> In 2019 their song "Don't Stop The Devil" was the theme song for [[WWE|WWE's]] Elimination Chamber. The band's song "Parasite" from the Malfunction EP made the 68 Best Rock Songs of 2020 by [[Loudwire]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Chad ChildersChad ChildersContributing Authors: Lauryn SchaffnerRabab Al-SharifJake |title=68 Best Rock Songs of 2020 |url=https://loudwire.com/best-rock-songs-2020/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref> Dead Posey has received positive write ups from the likes of [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-22 |title=Dead Posey Release New Video for "Parasite" |url=https://www.spin.com/2020/06/dead-posey-parasite-malfunction-premiere/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Guitar World]],<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Mark McStea |date=2019-10-16 |title=Dead Posey: "We're not religious or anything, but there's something kind of earthy about that life-and-death grandeur..." |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/dead-posey-were-not-religious-or-anything-but-theres-something-kind-of-earthy-about-that-life-and-death-grandeur |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=guitarworld |language=en}}</ref> [[Kerrang!|Kerrang! Magazine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sophie K on the new music you have to hear now |url=https://www.kerrang.com/now-hear-this-sophie-july22/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}</ref> and has collaborated with [[Hot Topic]] on their "I Like Scary Movies Experience" feature. They have also appeared on podcasts such as The Boo Crew,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crew |first=The Boo |date=2019-09-04 |title=DEAD POSEY Take The Boo Crew Behind the Veil of their Dark, Spooky Infused Rock Music! |url=https://www.talesfromtheboocrew.com/single-post/2019/09/04/dead-posey-take-the-boo-crew-behind-the-veil-of-their-dark-spooky-infused-rock-music |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=theboocrew |language=en}}</ref> The Fred Minnick Show<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-20 |title=Rock Band Dead Posey Talks 'Making It' In Music, Drinks Jack Daniel's and EH Taylor |url=https://www.fredminnick.com/2020/03/19/rock-band-dead-posey-talks-making-it-in-music-drinks-jack-daniels-and-eh-taylor-2/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Fred Minnick |language=en-US}}</ref> and She Will Rock You.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-22 |title=Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey |url=https://shewillrockyou.com/2022/04/22/meet-the-artist-danyell-souza-dead-posey/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=She Will Rock You |language=en}}</ref> In June |
Dead Posey's music has been heard in Fox's [[Lucifer (TV series)|''Lucifer'']],<ref name=":0" /> MTV's [[Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)|''Teen Wolf'']],<ref name=":0" /> Marvel's [[Cloak & Dagger (TV series)|''Cloak & Dagger'']],<ref name=":0" /> and Netflix's [[Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father|''Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father'']],<ref name=":0" /> as well as in ads for [[Taco Bell]], [[PlayStation|Sony PlayStation]], [[Riot Games League of Legends World Championship|Riot Games’ League of Legends]], and more.<ref name=":1" /> In 2019 their song "Don't Stop The Devil" was the theme song for [[WWE|WWE's]] Elimination Chamber. The band's song "Parasite" from the Malfunction EP made the 68 Best Rock Songs of 2020 by [[Loudwire]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Chad ChildersChad ChildersContributing Authors: Lauryn SchaffnerRabab Al-SharifJake |title=68 Best Rock Songs of 2020 |url=https://loudwire.com/best-rock-songs-2020/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref> Dead Posey has received positive write ups from the likes of [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-22 |title=Dead Posey Release New Video for "Parasite" |url=https://www.spin.com/2020/06/dead-posey-parasite-malfunction-premiere/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Guitar World]],<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Mark McStea |date=2019-10-16 |title=Dead Posey: "We're not religious or anything, but there's something kind of earthy about that life-and-death grandeur..." |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/dead-posey-were-not-religious-or-anything-but-theres-something-kind-of-earthy-about-that-life-and-death-grandeur |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=guitarworld |language=en}}</ref> [[Kerrang!|Kerrang! Magazine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sophie K on the new music you have to hear now |url=https://www.kerrang.com/now-hear-this-sophie-july22/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}</ref> and has collaborated with [[Hot Topic]] on their "I Like Scary Movies Experience" feature. They have also appeared on podcasts such as The Boo Crew,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crew |first=The Boo |date=2019-09-04 |title=DEAD POSEY Take The Boo Crew Behind the Veil of their Dark, Spooky Infused Rock Music! |url=https://www.talesfromtheboocrew.com/single-post/2019/09/04/dead-posey-take-the-boo-crew-behind-the-veil-of-their-dark-spooky-infused-rock-music |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=theboocrew |language=en}}</ref> The Fred Minnick Show<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-20 |title=Rock Band Dead Posey Talks 'Making It' In Music, Drinks Jack Daniel's and EH Taylor |url=https://www.fredminnick.com/2020/03/19/rock-band-dead-posey-talks-making-it-in-music-drinks-jack-daniels-and-eh-taylor-2/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Fred Minnick |language=en-US}}</ref> and She Will Rock You.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-22 |title=Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey |url=https://shewillrockyou.com/2022/04/22/meet-the-artist-danyell-souza-dead-posey/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=She Will Rock You |language=en}}</ref> In June 2022 Dead Posey have made their debut on [[Kerrang! Radio|Kerrang! Radio's]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerrang! Radio: Fresh Blood on Kerrang! Radio |url=https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/shows/fresh-blood/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Kerrang! Radio |language=en}}</ref> show Fresh Blood hosted by Alex Baker and were picked as The Featured Artist Of The Week. |
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== Show One == |
== Show One == |
Revision as of 06:28, 18 January 2023
Tony Fagenson | |
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Born | July 18, 1978 |
Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards, piano, programming, vocals |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Sumerian Records |
Tony Fagenson (born July 18, 1978) is a guitarist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his work with rock bands Eve 6[1] and Dead Posey.[2]
Eve 6
While attending the University of Southern California at the age of 18, he auditioned for a band from La Crescenta, California called Eleventeen (eventually to become Eve 6) to replace their drummer. A fan at the time of the Fox TV show The X-Files, Fagenson and singer Max Collins were inspired to name the band Eve 6 after seeing the X-Files episode "Eve" while recording their first album. Fagenson played on and co-wrote the four Eve 6 albums released between 1998 and 2012.[3]
Fagenson announced his departure from Eve 6 via Instagram and Twitter on April 7, 2018 and is now full time playing in his band Dead Posey.[4]
Producer and songwriter
When not spending time on band matters, Fagenson produced and co-wrote songs for artists such as Puddle of Mudd,[5] Emily Osment (of Disney's Hannah Montana),[6] The Johnsons[7] & Bryce Vine,[8] Sandra N, Illustrated, Malbec etc. In 2005, Fagenson joined former Eve 6 member Max Collins in forming a new band, The Sugi Tap while Eve 6 was on hiatus.
Dead Posey
In 2018, Fagenson started his current band Dead Posey[9] as guitarist with partner Danyell Souza.[10] The band has released 3 EP's on Sumerian Records / Position Music[11] - Freak Show,[12] Malfunction][13] & Malfunction X Broken Down[14] The band has also released three new singles from their unreleased debut album - Russian Roulette,[15] sorry i'm not dead[2] and Can't Take Me Down.[16]
Dead Posey has played notable festivals Download,[17] Louder Than Life,[18] Aftershock[19] and Shiprocked[20] and toured with bands such as Theory of a Deadman[21] and Palaye Royale with Bones UK.[22]
Dead Posey's music has been heard in Fox's Lucifer,[9] MTV's Teen Wolf,[9] Marvel's Cloak & Dagger,[9] and Netflix's Jack Whitehall: Travels With My Father,[9] as well as in ads for Taco Bell, Sony PlayStation, Riot Games’ League of Legends, and more.[14] In 2019 their song "Don't Stop The Devil" was the theme song for WWE's Elimination Chamber. The band's song "Parasite" from the Malfunction EP made the 68 Best Rock Songs of 2020 by Loudwire.[23] Dead Posey has received positive write ups from the likes of Spin,[24] Guitar World,[25] Kerrang! Magazine[26] and has collaborated with Hot Topic on their "I Like Scary Movies Experience" feature. They have also appeared on podcasts such as The Boo Crew,[27] The Fred Minnick Show[28] and She Will Rock You.[29] In June 2022 Dead Posey have made their debut on Kerrang! Radio's[30] show Fresh Blood hosted by Alex Baker and were picked as The Featured Artist Of The Week.
Show One
Fagenson is the co-creator of ShowOne, a mobile backing tracks app for musicians.[31]
Personal life
Fagenson is married to bandmate Danyell Souza (Dead Posey). He is the son of the Grammy Award winning producer Don Was.
References
- ^ "Tony Fagenson | Gretsch Drums". www.gretschdrums.com. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ a b "Dead Posey Release Music Video For "Sorry I'm Not Dead"". Death Moth Press. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ "Eve 6 | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Santos, Ana (2022-03-25). "Dead Posey to Release "Can't Take Me Down" Single & Video". Rocked. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "All about Eve 6 are having fun again". Newsday. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Emily Osment Dishes on Her First Album!". Seventeen. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "The Johnsons Will Make You Want to 'Scream' Over Their Catchy New Single: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "The Johnsons New Music Video Awakens Nightmares for Halloween 2016". Press Kitchen. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ a b c d e "EP Review: Dead Posey - Malfunction (Sumerian Records)". Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life. 2020-06-18. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey". She Will Rock You. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ "DEAD POSEY – Announce'Malfunction' EPReleasing June 19th via Sumerian Records/Position Music". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Hutchings, Paul (2020-06-18). "Album Review: Dead Posey - Malfunction". The Razor's Edge. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "REVIEW: Dead Posey – Malfunction (EP) | | Invicta Magazine". Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ a b "Dead Posey Unveil New Acoustic EP "Malfunction X Broken Down"". Mayhem Music Magazine (Press release). 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Kusano, Rodney (2021-08-06). "DEAD POSEY Unleashes New Track and Music Video "Russian Roulette"". OUTBURN ONLINE. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ Loudwire Staff. "Best Rock + Metal Songs of March — Staff Favorites + Essential Tracks". Loudwire. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
- ^ "Dead Posey at Download - ALTCORNER.com". altcorner.com. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ Spencer, Luke (2019-10-03). "Dead Posey Play Their Biggest Audience So Far at Louder Than Life | Photos". Rocked. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Dead Posey-Aftershock 2019 Day 2". Honest Brutality. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Spencer, Luke (2020-06-25). "DEAD POSEY Talk Malfunction, Future Performances, Shiprocked, Tasting Blood, More". Rocked. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Theory of a Deadman with Dead Posey live in Manchester". RAMzine. 2019-12-07. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Dead Posey - Surviving with Oxygen Tanks on tour and pissing in Starbucks cups - Interview". RawMusicTV. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Richardson, Chad ChildersChad ChildersContributing Authors: Lauryn SchaffnerRabab Al-SharifJake. "68 Best Rock Songs of 2020". Loudwire. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "Dead Posey Release New Video for "Parasite"". SPIN. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ Mark McStea (2019-10-16). "Dead Posey: "We're not religious or anything, but there's something kind of earthy about that life-and-death grandeur..."". guitarworld. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "Sophie K on the new music you have to hear now". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ Crew, The Boo (2019-09-04). "DEAD POSEY Take The Boo Crew Behind the Veil of their Dark, Spooky Infused Rock Music!". theboocrew. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "Rock Band Dead Posey Talks 'Making It' In Music, Drinks Jack Daniel's and EH Taylor". Fred Minnick. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey". She Will Rock You. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "Kerrang! Radio: Fresh Blood on Kerrang! Radio". Kerrang! Radio. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ "ShowOne Simplifies Backing Tracks On iOS". DRUM! Magazine. 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2020-12-23.