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You.May.Die.In.The.Desert is a three-piece instrumental band from
Seattle, WA. The band originally formed as a two-piece in early 2005
by Brandon Salter and Brian Woods. Their first recordings were nothing
more than bass, guitar, some effects, a drum machine, and a tape
4-track recorder. These demos attracted both local and out of state
attention. After only playing a handful of local shows they were
invited on tour by Boulder, Colorado's Strangers Die Every Day. After
returning from tour, Brandon and Brian decided they needed a live
drummer to complete their sound. Local drummer Michael Clark filled
the position in the fall of 2006.
You.May.Die.In.The.Desert have a hard-working DIY ethic that works
well for them. They have completed three west coast tours and this
past summer had the opportunity to tour Japan. Their most recent EP,
Bears in the Yukon (Zankyo Records, Japan), has been selling rapidly
and gaining the attention of local, national, and international fans
and critics. After doing everything on their own for the past two
years they they have finally found some small independent USA labels
that are helping them to release records. They have a split record
coming out on Differential Records in March, 2008 and Bears in the
Yukon will see an official USA release in late June.
Following the release of these records they plan on touring
extensively. They are also currently working on a full-length album, which they hope to release in Spring 2009.