The Dillinger Escape Plan is the surprise headliner that has just been announced today by Rockstadt Extreme Fest. Hailing from the United States, the metalcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan is for the first time in Eastern Europe.
The band was formed in 1997 in Morris Plains, New Jersey by guitarist Ben Weinman, bassist Adam Doll, vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, and drummer Chris Pennie. The band’s use of dissonance, odd time signatures, polyrhythms and unconventional drum patterns became a staple of their sound… Although later albums incorporated more melody, and influences from a range of genres. The band’s lineup shifted numerous times throughout its existence. By the time the group dissolved, Weinman was the only remaining founding member. The final lineup also included longtime members Liam Wilson on bass, Greg Puciato as lead vocalist, and Billy Rymer on the drum kit. Alongside then-newcomer Kevin Antreassian as rhythm guitarist.
About the band
The Dillinger Escape Plan achieved critical success, releasing six studio albums during its existence, the first being Calculating Infinity (1999). Critics noted this album as a landmark release in hardcore punk and heavy metal music. The album has achieved a cult status selling well over 100,000 copies. This made the band the highest-selling artist on Relapse at the time. The Dillinger Escape Plan has won various nominations from award shows and publications such as the PLUG Independent Music Awards, Revolver, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. In 2017, the band won an AIM Award for “Outstanding Contribution to Music”.
Prior to the release of their final album, Dissociation (2016), the group announced that they would be disbanding at the end of the album’s touring cycle. Their final shows took place at Terminal 5 in New York City from December 27th to 29th, 2017. In December 2023, the band announced that they are reuniting for three shows in New York in June 2024 with original frontman Dimitri Minakakis, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Calculating Infinity.
