Dog Fashion Disco call it quits

Alucard II

Baltimore based experimental metallers DOG FASHION DISCO have posted the following update:

"After much thought and consideration DOG FASHION DISCO has decided to call it quits. Their last and final show will be 1-13-07 at Club Sonar located on 407 E Saratoga St. in Baltimore, MD. They want to thank you; all of their dedicated fans for enabling them to make a life and career out of the music of DOG FASHION DISCO. This is something that not many people get to enjoy and do. It was a hard decision but after 10 years on CONSTANT dedication and touring it is time to pursue other interests.

Here is a statement from Todd Smith, lead singer of DOG FASHION DISCO:

Well after all these years DOG FASHION DISCO are calling it quits. Actually I wouldn't say quit but we are ending the band although DOG FASHION DISCO's music for me, will live on forever. I started this band over ten years ago and it was my decision to end it. I always told myself if it stopped being worth the effort I would gracefully bow out and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm not going to get into details exactly why everything is ending because it really doesn't matter. I am so proud of Adultery and I think it defines us as musicians and is an awesome way for people to remember us. I think Adultery will be discovered by many generations to come and will find its place as a cult record people will listen to and talk about for many years. We will be playing our last show on Jan. 13th 2007 at Sonar in Baltimore. I encourage everyone from far and wide to come out for this going away party. We will be playing a super long set and it will be a nice way for us to say our goodbyes face to face. Jeff Siegel will be playing keyboards and it will be a real cool get together for friends and fans. I feel very fortunate to have met everyone who has been a fan of this band for so many years. It's been so cool meeting everyone around the country and becoming fast friends and knowing they'd be there when we came to town. The experiences I've had I wouldn't trade for anything. How many people can say they've hurled their own **** at 800 juggalo's? or how many people have ever had to go the hospital after visiting a Chinese massage parlor in Rockford Illinois? I even got the opportunity to share the stage with those douche bags in WASP and then after our set pelt them with our veggie tray from our dressing room. I know we are personally responsible for MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE now being prohibited to drink booze before there shows. Lets just say when we toured with them we weren't exactly knitting quilts backstage. I remember a certain gross out contest in Wisconsin where Steve from MSI and Ollie from DFD were eating each others vomit by the end of the night. It's been a lot of fun to say the least. Jasan and Wendy have moved on to create another band PHANTOM COMMUNIQUE. I have heard the stuff they are doing in the studio and it's ****ing killer. I have a feeling those guys will take that band very far. John Ensminger and I will be recording a demo to shop in February and that will determine if he and I venture into another band.

Well everyone in the band is going to list those they would personally like to thank. I would personally like to thank Derek Brewer, Jeff Cohen, Steve Seabury, Steve Wright and Mike Macaree and Drew Lamonde at Wrightway Studios, Drew Mazurek, James Wright, Shane Tuttle, Carlos and Lillian Batts, Ron at Rotten Records, Wookubus at the PRP, SMNnews, Metal Edge, Sam and Paul Schreider, Dee, Ilyse, Cait, Lauren, Chris Frampton, Jason Popson, Cory Cudney, Matt Rippetoe, Justin, Bonnie and Chase Lapp, Jason at Xact Records, and Justin McConnell. I would also like to send out a special thank you to Mike Smolen. Where ever you are, you will never be forgotten. Thanks for spreading the word on DFD. Goodnight and goodbye my friend.

I hope to see everyone who can make it at the Sonar show. todd"

pity to see such a cool, odd, ****ed up, innovative band call it quits. i really enjoyed a lot of their music, particularly stuff like Vertigo Motel. very cool. for anyone not familiar with Dog Fashion Disco, check here -> http://www.myspace.com/dogfashiondisco

frag420

DONT SHOOT ME FOR RESURRECTING THIS THREAD BUT....

Dog Fashion Disco are back together and touring again. Coming to London this Sep although sold out but I live in hope I can get a ticket. These have been one of my fave bands for years now!! If you like MR Bungle then you will love these guys...

Any other fans here?

Stretchryan

Yeah they are class - must check out their other tour dates and if see if playing near me here in Luxembourg

frag420

They have a new album out next month too and another next year!! Awesome band!!

frag420

Have had a proper listen and really liking the new album. Production is a bit light in places but apart from that its awesome and typical DFD!

Two weeks to go to see them and looking forward to hearing this....

Stretchryan

War party is defo the standout track - wish had known about gigs in London as would of tried to get a ticket

frag420

Stretchryan wrote: »

War party is defo the standout track - wish had known about gigs in London as would of tried to get a ticket

I have asked the venue and they say there are always touts outside so should be no issue getting a ticket. There is someone on the FB page with three for fri night. I'm hoping to go Sat night. I have emailed the band stating I would rather give then the cost of ticket to get in rather than feed a tout. Waiting on a reply....

Stretchryan

frag420 wrote: »

I have asked the venue and they say there are always touts outside so should be no issue getting a ticket. There is someone on the FB page with three for fri night. I'm hoping to go Sat night. I have emailed the band stating I would rather give then the cost of ticket to get in rather than feed a tout. Waiting on a reply....

How did the gig go? In the end i was in Tiblisi for a week for the football

frag420

Stretchryan wrote: »

How did the gig go? In the end i was in Tiblisi for a week for the football

Couldnt make to any of the nights, was gutted to say the least!!