Tony Fagenson

Tony Fagenson
Fagenson performing with Dead Posey in 2022
Fagenson performing with Dead Posey in 2022
Background information
Born (1978-07-18) July 18, 1978 (age 46)
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • drums
  • percussion
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
  • programming
  • vocals
Years active1996–present
Labels
Member ofDead Posey
Formerly ofEve 6
SpouseDanyell Souza

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 a few new singles from their unreleased debut album due out in 2024 - Russian Roulette,[15] sorry i'm not dead[2] Can't Take Me Down,[16] Blue Monday[17] & Zombies.[18]

Dead Posey has played notable festivals Download,[19] Louder Than Life,[20] Aftershock[21] and Shiprocked[22] and toured with bands such as Theory of a Deadman[23] and Palaye Royale with Bones UK.[24]

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.[25] Dead Posey has received positive write ups from the likes of Spin,[26] Guitar World,[27] Kerrang! Magazine[28] 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,[29] The Fred Minnick Show[30] and She Will Rock You.[31] In June 2022 Dead Posey have made their debut on Kerrang! Radio's[32] 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.[33]

Personal life

Fagenson is married to bandmate Danyell Souza (Dead Posey). He is the son of the Grammy Award winning producer Don Was.

References

  1. ^ "Tony Fagenson | Gretsch Drums". www.gretschdrums.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Dead Posey Release Music Video For "Sorry I'm Not Dead"". Death Moth Press. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Eve 6 | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  4. ^ Santos, Ana (March 25, 2022). "Dead Posey to Release "Can't Take Me Down" Single & Video". Rocked. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "All about Eve 6 are having fun again". Newsday. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "Emily Osment Dishes on Her First Album!". Seventeen. October 27, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "The Johnsons Will Make You Want to 'Scream' Over Their Catchy New Single: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "The Johnsons New Music Video Awakens Nightmares for Halloween 2016". Press Kitchen. October 28, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  9. ^ a b c d e "EP Review: Dead Posey - Malfunction (Sumerian Records)". Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life. June 18, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey". She Will Rock You. April 22, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  11. ^ "DEAD POSEY – Announce'Malfunction' EPReleasing June 19th via Sumerian Records/Position Music". R o c k 'N' L o a d. May 28, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  12. ^ Hutchings, Paul (June 18, 2020). "Album Review: Dead Posey - Malfunction". The Razor's Edge. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  13. ^ "REVIEW: Dead Posey – Malfunction (EP) | | Invicta Magazine". Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  14. ^ a b "Dead Posey Unveil New Acoustic EP "Malfunction X Broken Down"". Mayhem Music Magazine (Press release). December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  15. ^ Kusano, Rodney (August 6, 2021). "DEAD POSEY Unleashes New Track and Music Video "Russian Roulette"". OUTBURN ONLINE. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  16. ^ Loudwire Staff (April 2022). "Best Rock + Metal Songs of March — Staff Favorites + Essential Tracks". Loudwire. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "New Order Classic 'Blue Monday' Given New Makeover By Dead Posey". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  18. ^ Release, Press (February 2, 2024). "Dead Posey Unveil Music Video/New Single "Zombies"". Mayhem Music Magazine. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Dead Posey at Download - ALTCORNER.com". altcorner.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  20. ^ Spencer, Luke (October 3, 2019). "Dead Posey Play Their Biggest Audience So Far at Louder Than Life | Photos". Rocked. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  21. ^ "Dead Posey-Aftershock 2019 Day 2". Honest Brutality. November 15, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  22. ^ Spencer, Luke (June 25, 2020). "DEAD POSEY Talk Malfunction, Future Performances, Shiprocked, Tasting Blood, More". Rocked. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  23. ^ "Theory of a Deadman with Dead Posey live in Manchester". RAMzine. December 7, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  24. ^ "Dead Posey - Surviving with Oxygen Tanks on tour and pissing in Starbucks cups - Interview". RawMusicTV. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  25. ^ Richardson, Chad ChildersChad ChildersContributing Authors: Lauryn SchaffnerRabab Al-SharifJake (December 11, 2020). "68 Best Rock Songs of 2020". Loudwire. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  26. ^ "Dead Posey Release New Video for "Parasite"". SPIN. June 22, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  27. ^ Mark McStea (October 16, 2019). "Dead Posey: "We're not religious or anything, but there's something kind of earthy about that life-and-death grandeur..."". guitarworld. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  28. ^ "Sophie K on the new music you have to hear now". Kerrang!. July 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  29. ^ Crew, The Boo (September 4, 2019). "DEAD POSEY Take The Boo Crew Behind the Veil of their Dark, Spooky Infused Rock Music!". theboocrew. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  30. ^ "Rock Band Dead Posey Talks 'Making It' In Music, Drinks Jack Daniel's and EH Taylor". Fred Minnick. March 20, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  31. ^ "Meet the Artist: Danyell Souza, Dead Posey". She Will Rock You. April 22, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  32. ^ "Kerrang! Radio: Fresh Blood on Kerrang! Radio". Kerrang! Radio. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  33. ^ "ShowOne Simplifies Backing Tracks On iOS". DRUM! Magazine. February 26, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2020.