Dead Rabbitts
American metalcore supergroup side project of Craig Mabbitt.
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Dead Rabbitts are an American metalcore supergroup from Phoenix, Arizona, formed as a side project of Escape the Fate's lead vocalist, Craig Mabbitt. The band released their debut EP, Edge of Reality, in 2012, followed by their debut album Shapeshifter in 2014, which debuted at No. 127 on the Billboard 200. They have since released three additional studio albums: This Emptiness (2017), Rumination (2022), and Redefined (2025).
Background
Dead Rabbitts were conceived in late 2011 when Craig Mabbitt announced a side project alongside an upcoming Escape the Fate album. The project's debut single, 'Edge of Reality,' was released after a Facebook page reached 50,000 likes, and the EP of the same name followed in October 2012. The band signed with Tragic Hero Records in November 2013 and released their debut album Shapeshifter in July 2014, which debuted at No. 127 on the Billboard 200. Guitarist Alex Torres left after this album.
The band's second album, This Emptiness, arrived in April 2017, and guitarist Bobby Whitaker departed two days after its release. In 2019, TJ Bell left the band, and Dead Rabbitts released their second EP, Break the Static, in December of that year, their first release without an official bassist. The band's third album, Rumination, was released in April 2022, and bassist Colton Westerman joined soon after. In June 2024, the band released the single 'Mistake' featuring Lauren Babic, ahead of their fourth album Redefined, which was released in March 2025 via Judge & Jury Records.
Did You Know?
- Dead Rabbitts' debut EP, Edge of Reality, was released in 2012 and was promoted through a PledgeMusic campaign that donated 5% of proceeds to To Write Love on Her Arms.
- Former short-time rhythm guitarist August Cryns passed away in September 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Dead Rabbitts?
Dead Rabbitts is an American metalcore supergroup out of Phoenix, Arizona, created as a personal side project by Craig Mabbitt, the lead vocalist of Escape the Fate. The band has been active since 2011.
Who started Dead Rabbitts and why?
Craig Mabbitt, best known as the frontman of Escape the Fate, announced Dead Rabbitts as a side project in late 2011. The project was launched out of Phoenix, Arizona, and has been active since 2011.
What label is Dead Rabbitts on?
Dead Rabbitts has put out material through Tragic Hero Records and Judge & Jury Records. The band is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been active from 2011 to the present.
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- Wikipedia: Dead Rabbitts (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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