Grey Daze is the origin story of one of the most recognisable rock voices in a generation, little told on these shores, until now.
Formed in Phoenix AZ in 1993, Grey Daze drummer and co-founder Sean Dowdell met Chester Bennington through mutual friends while they were still in high school. The bond was palpable, the results ground-breaking and Grey Daze relentlessly toured off the back of two successful albums between 1994 and 1998.
As Chester’s star rose after joining Linkin Park and major label success beckoned, Grey Daze ground-breaking canon seemingly disappeared into obscurity. Sean and Chester remained great friends and business partners, forming a hugely successful brand ‘Club Tattoo’ in the US.
In 2016, Chester instigated the reformation of Grey Daze, with the band due to perform at Club Tattoo’s anniversary party in September 2017. On 20th July 2017, Chester’s tragic and untimely passing sent shock waves across the globe. The Grey Daze reunion show, also featuring original bass player Mace Beyers and newly recruited guitarist Cristin Davis, never happened. Chester Bennington, dedicated husband and father of six, died at the age of 41.
Emerging from the tragedy, the remaining members of Grey Daze who had already begun working with Chester on a new album, unearthed the original recordings of Chester’s unmistakeable vocals. After much deliberation, this inspired them to finish the work so it could be celebrated for years to come.
In 2020, Amends was released on Loma Vista Recordings reaching #1 in the UK rock & metal album charts. The album featured guest appearances from members of Korn, POD, Bush, Breaking Benjamin and even featuring vocal performances from Chester’s family who were hugely involved in the project.
The band perform in the UK for the very first time in May 2024, marking 30 years since their first release.
UK TOUR 2024
Sun 12th May BRISTOL Thekla
Tue 14th May NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
Wed 15th May GLASGOW Cathouse
Thu 16th May MANCHESTER Rebellion
Fri 17th May WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill
Sat 18th May LONDON The Garage
Announcement 10am (GMT) on 1st Nov with tickets on general sale 10am (GMT) on 3rd Nov 2023.
Tickets and info: www.greydazemusic.com
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