Making noisy, dancey punk thunder, Canadian duo Death From Above 1979 were a
mighty, intense force who earned cult adulation with noughties' alternative rock
fans before splitting suddenly amidst unbearable tensions. Sebastien Grainger
(vocals and drums) and Jesse Keeler (bass and synths) had both cut their teeth
in Toronto hardcore bands before coming together to release their debut
six-track EP 'Heads Up' in 2002 and heading out on a relentless touring
schedule. A legal row with James Murphy's label Death From Above Records meant
they were forced to add '1979' to their name, bu...