History of Death Grips in Timeline
Death Grips is an American experimental hip hop band formed in 2010, consisting of producers Zach Hill and Andy Morin, and vocalist Stefan Burnett (MC Ride). Hill is often credited as the driving creative force. Their sound, drawing from punk, electronic, noise, and industrial styles, has garnered critical acclaim and a cult following. The band is also known for its aggressive performance style and cryptic interactions.
2009: Collaboration on Aborted Album
In 2009, Zach Hill and Andy Morin collaborated with Nathan Williams of Wavves on the aborted album Babes, which did not see release until 2023.
December 21, 2010: Death Grips Official Formation and First Song Recording
On December 21, 2010, Death Grips officially formed in Sacramento, California, and recorded their first song, "Full Moon (Death Classic)".
2010: Death Grips Formation
In 2010, Death Grips, an American experimental hip hop band, was formed in Sacramento, California, consisting of producers Zach Hill and Andy Morin, and vocalist Stefan Burnett (MC Ride).
March 8, 2011: "Full Moon (Death Classic)" Release and Self-Titled EP
On March 8, 2011, Death Grips released "Full Moon (Death Classic)" with a video and a free self-titled EP.
April 2011: Exmilitary Mixtape Release
In April 2011, Death Grips released their mixtape Exmilitary to critical praise.
April 25, 2011: Exmilitary Mixtape Release
On April 25, 2011, Death Grips released a free mixtape entitled Exmilitary.
2011: "Live from Death Valley" Single Released
In 2011, Death Grips released the two track single "Live from Death Valley".
February 2012: Signing with Epic Records
In February 2012, Death Grips signed with Epic Records.
October 2012: Release of "True Vulture Bare" and Remixes for Björk
In October 2012, Death Grips released a non-album track titled "True Vulture Bare" with an animated video. They also remixed two Björk songs, "Sacrifice" and "Thunderbolt", which were featured in her remix album Bastards.
2012: Remixes for Björk's Album
In 2012, Death Grips remixed two of Björk's tracks for her remix album, Bastards.
2012: Signing with Epic Records and Leaking "No Love Deep Web"
In 2012, Death Grips signed to Epic Records and subsequently leaked their second album, No Love Deep Web, for free download, breaching their contract and leading to them being dropped from the label.
March 2013: "No Hands" Video Series Release
In March 2013, Death Grips released a series of videos called No Hands to their YouTube account.
March 20, 2013: "Lock Your Doors" Music Video Release
On March 20, 2013, a music video for "Lock Your Doors", recorded at a live show in SXSW where Hill played drums via Skype, was released.
2013: Government Plates Release
In 2013, Death Grips released Government Plates for free download on their official website.
2013: Pattinson and Death Grips Photo
In 2013, Robert Pattinson appeared in a viral photo with Death Grips and Beyoncé backstage at one of her concerts.
2013: Footage From 2013 Used in Bottomless Pit
In 2013, footage of American actress Karen Black reciting lines from a film script written by Zach Hill was recorded, and later used in October 2015 in the group's video "Bottomless Pit."
2013: Cancellation of "The Money Store" International Tour
In 2013, the international tour scheduled to support The Money Store was cancelled to complete No Love Deep Web, causing conflict with fans and Epic Records. The album was self-released via BitTorrent, leading to Death Grips being cut from their recording contract and launching their new label Third Worlds.
January 2014: Signing with Warp Music Publishing
In January 2014, Death Grips signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Warp Music Publishing.
July 2014: Disbanding Announcement and Album Release
In July 2014, Death Grips announced their disbanding along with the release of their fourth album, a double album titled The Powers That B, with the first disc, Niggas on the Moon, leaked in 2014.
January 2015: Fashion Week Release
In January 2015, Death Grips released a free instrumental album entitled Fashion Week, with song titles spelling out "JENNY DEATH WHEN".
March 2015: Possible New Music Tease
In March 2015, Death Grips hinted at making more music after previously billing The Powers That B as their final album, and later announced a world tour.
October 2015: "Bottomless Pit" Video Upload and Album Announcement
In October 2015, Death Grips uploaded a video titled "Bottomless Pit" featuring footage of Karen Black and announced that this would be the title for their fifth studio album.
2015: Bottomless Pit Announcement
Later in 2015, Death Grips announced their fifth official studio album, Bottomless Pit.
May 2016: Bottomless Pit Album Release
In May 2016, Death Grips released their fifth official studio album, Bottomless Pit.
2016: "More Than The Fairy" Song Featuring Les Claypool.
In 2016, Death Grips Released "More Than The Fairy" which featured Les Claypool.
2016: Interview 2016 Video Publication
In 2016, Death Grips published a video to their YouTube page titled Interview 2016, which shares its name with their second EP; the video shows the group being interviewed by Matthew Hoffman, however, all of the interview's audio is replaced by the album's songs.
May 2017: Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix) EP Release
In May 2017, Death Grips uploaded their third EP, Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix), to their YouTube channel.
March 2018: New Album Announcement: Year of the Snitch
In March 2018, Death Grips posted images on social media outlining that they were working on the new album titled Year of the Snitch with Lucas Abela, Andrew Adamson, and Justin Chancellor.
May 2018: Release of "Streaky", "Black Paint", and "Flies"
In May 2018, Death Grips uploaded the singles "Streaky", "Black Paint", and "Flies".
June 2018: Year of the Snitch Album Release
In June 2018, Death Grips released their sixth studio album, Year of the Snitch.
June 2019: Gmail and the Restraining Orders EP Release
In June 2019, Death Grips released their fourth EP, Gmail and the Restraining Orders, in celebration of Warp Records' 30th anniversary.
June 21, 2019: Gmail and the Restraining Orders Mix Release
On June 21, 2019, Death Grips released a 30-minute mix titled Gmail and the Restraining Orders as part of Warp Records' 30th anniversary celebrations.
January 29, 2021: Release of Gmail and the Restraining Orders and More Than the Fairy on Streaming Services
On January 29, 2021, Death Grips released Gmail and the Restraining Orders and "More Than the Fairy" on streaming services.
May 12, 2022: Cryptic Moth Video Release
On May 12, 2022, Death Grips published a cryptic video of a moth with a heavy trance background, presumed to be a teaser for new music.
July 11, 2022: Release of Live from Death Valley on Streaming Services
On July 11, 2022, Death Grips released "Live from Death Valley", a two track single from 2011, to streaming services.
November 2022: Festival Participation Announcement
In November 2022, Death Grips were announced as participants in the Sick New World, Outbreak Fest and Primavera Sound music festivals scheduled for summer 2023.
December 2022: North American Tour Confirmation
In December 2022, Death Grips confirmed a North American tour, their first in four years, scheduled from May to October 2023.
February 2023: Website Overhaul and New Music Discovery
In February 2023, Death Grips' website was redesigned, and two MP3 files, "True Vulture" and "The Bug Death Grips FULL MIXX", were found on the server, marking the first new music from the band since 2018.
May 4, 2023: Nationwide Tour Starts in Portland
On May 4, 2023, Death Grips began a new nationwide tour at Revolution Hall in Portland, featuring a complete version of a previously teased track.
October 13, 2023: Band Walks Off Stage in Fayetteville
On October 13, 2023, Death Grips walked off stage early during a performance in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after being hit with glowsticks thrown by fans.
October 2023: Andy Morin's Hiatus
In October 2023, Andy Morin took a hiatus from Death Grips, with Nick Reinhart replacing him for the remainder of the tour.
2023: Unreleased Material Addition
In 2023, Death Grips added some previously unreleased material to their website.
2023: "Babes" Album Released
In 2023, The Album "Babes" which was made in collaboration by Zach Hill, Andy Morin, and Nathan Williams of Wavves, was finally released.
February 8, 2025: Leaked Message Suggests Disbandment
On February 8, 2025, a leaked direct message on Instagram involving Morin indicated that Death Grips had disbanded because MC Ride no longer wanted to continue.
April 8, 2025: Band Claims to Remain Active
On April 8, 2025, Death Grips posted on their Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) that they remain active, seemingly without Morin's involvement.
2025: Disbandment Dispute
In 2025, a leaked conversation suggested Death Grips had disbanded, but this was later disputed by Hill and Burnett.
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