It Dies Today

It Dies Today (IDT), the Buffalo, NY metalcore quintet, exploded onto the scene in September 2001. Their ferocious sound quickly gained traction, culminating in the breakout success of their 2004 debut album, The Caitiff Choir. This critically acclaimed release solidified their place in the burgeoning metalcore scene.

Following the release of their sophomore effort, Sirens, in 2006, the band weathered the departure of frontman Nicholas Brooks. Undeterred, they persevered, releasing Lividity in 2009 before entering a hiatus in 2010. A brief reunion in 2012 hinted at a potential comeback, but the band again went quiet until a surprise announcement: their appearance at Furnace Fest 2023. Further fueling speculation of a more permanent return, IDT also played the Better Lovers BLissmas show in their hometown of Buffalo on December 8th, 2023.

The band's origins trace back to August 2001, when a teenage lineup—vocalist Nicholas Brooks, guitarist Chris Cappelli, and guitarist Steve Lemke (later bassist)—formed, drawing their name from the Adamantium song "It Dies Today" (from their 1998 album From the Depths of Depression). Their early years saw the release of a three-track demo, Let the Angels Whisper Your Name, and the Forever Scorned EP, which propelled them onto tours supporting notable acts like Between the Buried and Me and Alexisonfire. This early momentum ultimately laid the groundwork for their future success.