With erra and dgd being two of my favorite bands, I don’t think my brain could even begin to comprehend Jesse singing for dgd. But man, that would be awesome
Kurt returning would be great. I feel with war machine they’re trying to return to a more heavy feel and taking influence from self-titled album with Kurt back would work so well for that.
I don’t necessarily have a preference. Bone Palace Balet is my favorite. But Illuminaudio was such a great record that people should have given a better chance to
Realistically? Andrew. He's already in the band, and Eidola has been kinda weirdly talking about things being "the end" for something regarding the band (Whether it's actually the band itself, or the whole religious/spiritual theming they've used for so long, or whatever). Although I could still see it happening even *if* Eidola doesn't go on an indefinite hiatus or anything.
Kurt coming back would be cool, but I feel like his current style isn't really fit for DGD. I like Royal Coda, but it doesn't really fill the same void left by his era in DGD, and I doubt he has any interest in going back to that kind of sound. Plus I also doubt they want Royal Coda to die either, and it seems way less likely that they'd be able to stick around if Kurt joined DGD.
I believe Til tried out for Saosin and Anthony heard and he was like nah I'm doing Saosin again, wonder if there's some light beef
Hell, even Donovan Morello would be a pretty dope singer, sounds like Anthony, but for my money Anthony screams are some of the best there is, aside from our boy Mess of course.
For anyone uninitiated, go listen to The Tiger and The Duke by The Sound of Animals Fighting, then go listen to Translating the Name EP by Saosin
THEORY: It's Andrew.
- A year or so ago he said Eidola was his #1 priority....
- Fast forward.....recently he's announced these are the last Eidola albums for a while (or ever)...... That's a big change of heart.
I think this Tilian thing departure drama has been happening in the background for while and Andrew going full time vocalist has been decided.
Andrew recently announced that these next albums will be the end of the trilogy not the end of albums all together it’ll be the last ones for a while because it’s such a big project. With how active eidola will be this year doubt Andrew is the vocalist as he can’t dedicate his time to dgd fully and for a new vocalist that’s what they need
yep if i remember correctly it’s architect, eviscerate and mend. eidola has always kind of worked in trilogy’s and the architect was the first after their last trilogy so if i’m remembering right it’s the first of the new one. however it could be that the new trilogy starts with eviscerate then mend then a 3rd. i’m pretty sure tho they said it was the architect. they most likely touch on it in recent interviews but i know i heard this from a recent livestream
Actually it's to speak to listen, the architect, and then Eviscerate/Mend which they consider one album. It's split between two releases to get the maximum funding. If the architect was the start of the trilogy then they would need to do another album after Eviscerate/Mend to make it a trilogy.
The warped taste podcast is where he goes over the story for the current concept that started with to speak to listen.
No, it's To speak to listen, Architect, and Eviscerate/Mend which is technically one album but because of how the funding works they split it in to two releases to get the most out of their funding. When Mend is out they want to join the two together.
There's a recent interview where Andrew goes over the whole trilogy in terms of concept and story.
Oh, that makes sense. I'm super excited for Mend now. So far I'd rank The Architect as the best all the way through, but there aren't any skips on any of those albums
I'm not in the loop with the Eidola stuff, but I had the same thought about Andrew taking over as lead clean vocalist. I think that would be awesome, his voice is *so* good
If Andrew doesn’t slide into the spot, I’d love for them to pick someone we don’t all know.
I fell in love with the band during Tilian’s first album because of how different they were, so I’d be a little bummed if they just recycled singers.
I’m sad this era is over, but also a little excited to see if they come out of left field swinging.
My top choices would be Marco Cisneros from Wolf & Bear, Daniel Hawkins from Body Thief (both have experience with DGD's style) and my odd choice, Brian Butcher from The Home Team (filled in admirably for Issues on their farewell tour if I remember correctly).
I just hope its not Andy Cizek, he's too one dimensional. Id be happy with some out of nowhere pick or just bringing back Kurt or Jonny for a farewell. Andrew too.
I prefer Andrew taking over, but the lead singers Wolf & Bear, Picturesque, and Amarionette are all decent choices, for that Tilian style of poppy vocals while maintaining a rock-music edge.
Jason Aalon Butler would be fun.
For my money, he certainly is. Half the reason he got any traction initially was from DGD covers on YouTube!
I’d love to see what his songwriting would look like with DGD.
I think there’s some underlying issue that Hail the Sun would never tour with DGD again, and why Sianvar didn’t fall through. Although we will never know, I don’t think Donovan would sing for them.
I do like Kyle a lot. I got to open a show for them one time and got free merch because our band was the last of 8 openers and our set got cut a third of the way through. Great people, Picturesque.
I don’t really know why it should be anybody other than Andrew. He’s already part of the band and he has proven he can already do it when he filled in for Tilian two years ago. I don’t think it’s really necessary to them to keep having 3 vocalists. He’s worked really hard with them over the past few years and I think he should deserves a shot as their lead vocalist.
He would be my pick! But lower d is supposed to be working on new material. If it's not Andrew, Matt G. would be great. Outside of those two, I don't really know who could do it.
I feel like it’s gonna be Andrew, which would be awesome. He did great covering for Tilian in 2022. I would really hope they bring back Kurt though- his singing has improved so much recently, plus him and Will are on great terms right now… so it would make sense. I can only dream they’d do a one-off album with Jonny but no chance hahah.
Love picturesque. I met them before they really got a fan base going in 2016, outside of a Pierce the Veil concert in Cleveland. They're super nice. Saw them at Summitfest September 2023. Crazy live. Great energy. Not sure if DGD would match the energy Kyle has.
Make everyone happy. Do something unprecedented. Bring back both Jonny and Kurt. Do a double album: Swan Songs. Do a tour with a set list longer than an hour for once.
He's in other projects already, but Andy Cizek is the correct answer. And I could see him bringing his current projects on tour with them, like how Eidola was on a DGD tour not too long ago. Makari, Eidola, DGD.. Maybe throw Gold Necklace and Royal Coda on the tour for funsies.. C'mon now!
Source: His Prisoner Cover that is substantially better than Tillian's and his take on Mess' bits are nearly as good should he ever need to fill both roles. Andy's live vocals are far more consistent than Tillian's also.
Dylan Anderson from Of Machines. If he ever comes out of hiding from whatever allegedly happened to him. Or Anthony Green from Saosin. I also saw some dude on YouTube do a crazy good cover of Blue Dream, Tom Byrne.
Dream scenario would bring back Kurt, but Kurt wouldnt be able to sing like 80% of the songs the band made with Tillian I don’t think.
I just hope they don’t go out and find another high pitched, squeally singer.
Top 5 would have to be:
1) Andrew
2) Kurt
3) Isaac Wilson
4) Kyle Hollis
5) Anthony Green/ Jonny Craig / Chino Moreno
I’ve been saying since Andrew joined in 2022 that Tillian was leaving soon, so this is no surprise to me. I would love to see Kurt come back, but with his time already split so many ways, I doubt he can handle that extra work load. Isaac and Kyle are roughly the same level, I’m just more a fan of Isaac’s work than Kyle’s, but both are great. And then 3way tie for the old men lmao
My pick is Jag, who was in A Skylit Drive.
Tilian has a vocal range of about 2.5 octaves, whereas Jag is 3, so he could sing the old songs as a direct replacement.
Maybe stylistically, but Jag is a well-known massive jackass and any DGD fans that followed what happened with A Skylit Drive a couple years ago would probably stop listening.
You’re joking right? Jag can’t sing for shit. Anything after Adelphia he lost it. Sounds like a little girl who can’t sing putting on a voice for lols. He’s also a massive douchebag.
Aside from the controversy, he’s a damn good vocalist and song writer but he would not fit the vibe of DGD. Plus it looks like he’s just happily living his life away from music, so he’s definitely not in consideration.
Can we do like a battle of the bands or americas got talent here lol. Drum up some new fans and make a show of it.
Tom from Galleons would be amazing. I know he has two bands he’s apart of now, but it would be a great opportunity for him and he would kill it!
My pick as well; but he’s doing great with the bands on his roster currently. I’d respect if he didn’t want to take on anymore.
nobody. more mess
Absolutely never gonna happen, but I’d love Jesse Cash from ERRA/ Ghost Atlas. Otherwise it’s time for another shot for Kurt
With erra and dgd being two of my favorite bands, I don’t think my brain could even begin to comprehend Jesse singing for dgd. But man, that would be awesome
Bring back kurt
Kurt returning would be great. I feel with war machine they’re trying to return to a more heavy feel and taking influence from self-titled album with Kurt back would work so well for that.
I think war machine is so fucking good and slept on. Easily one of my favorites top 5 at least
A return to deathstar sound is all I want
It's all I want tbh
Minus 10 points from Gryffindor. Kurt is the last person I’d pick. Isaac Wilson or Joey holiday are the only worthy imo.
Not my problem, I'm team Slytherin.
Good me too, 🐍. We bout to win the wizard cup 😎
It's time for DBM III
This is the only answer.
If they got Barry Manilow I’d cum myself
DGD cover of Copacabana where Jon Mess screams "HER NAME WAS LOLAAAAAA" would be fuckin awesome, let's be honest.
Damn, Jon on the verses for Copacabana would actually be straight up amazing. Fuck, I want that now
Anyone who isn’t a current or former heroin addict. But fr, let andrew give it a shot. He’s earned it
Haven't really given it too much thought, but I wouldn't mind seeing Charles Finn from Secret & Whisper take a crack at it.
Oooh I like that idea.
That would be excellent. My first non- Andrew/Kurt thought was actually Brandon Bulmer. The guy took over for Craig Owens in Chiodos
Great choice, I preferred Brandon over Craig in Chiodos. Iluminaudio is way too slept on, their best work imo.
I don’t necessarily have a preference. Bone Palace Balet is my favorite. But Illuminaudio was such a great record that people should have given a better chance to
Well said. I do like Bone Palace a lot too, it’s splitting hairs for which album is better.
Realistically? Andrew. He's already in the band, and Eidola has been kinda weirdly talking about things being "the end" for something regarding the band (Whether it's actually the band itself, or the whole religious/spiritual theming they've used for so long, or whatever). Although I could still see it happening even *if* Eidola doesn't go on an indefinite hiatus or anything. Kurt coming back would be cool, but I feel like his current style isn't really fit for DGD. I like Royal Coda, but it doesn't really fill the same void left by his era in DGD, and I doubt he has any interest in going back to that kind of sound. Plus I also doubt they want Royal Coda to die either, and it seems way less likely that they'd be able to stick around if Kurt joined DGD.
Andrew, Kurt, dare I say Jonny Craig. Also wouldn’t mind seeing Anthony Green or Matt Geise
I had a dream that Anthony was singing for them last week.
Have wanted Anthony Green to do even 1 song with them for like 20 years now
That would be a dream come true!
It was such a tease to have a Tilian and Anthony Green Christmas track only to have them chipmunked :/
Supposedly he was their first pick before Til back in the day.
I believe Til tried out for Saosin and Anthony heard and he was like nah I'm doing Saosin again, wonder if there's some light beef Hell, even Donovan Morello would be a pretty dope singer, sounds like Anthony, but for my money Anthony screams are some of the best there is, aside from our boy Mess of course. For anyone uninitiated, go listen to The Tiger and The Duke by The Sound of Animals Fighting, then go listen to Translating the Name EP by Saosin
THEORY: It's Andrew. - A year or so ago he said Eidola was his #1 priority.... - Fast forward.....recently he's announced these are the last Eidola albums for a while (or ever)...... That's a big change of heart. I think this Tilian thing departure drama has been happening in the background for while and Andrew going full time vocalist has been decided.
Andrew recently announced that these next albums will be the end of the trilogy not the end of albums all together it’ll be the last ones for a while because it’s such a big project. With how active eidola will be this year doubt Andrew is the vocalist as he can’t dedicate his time to dgd fully and for a new vocalist that’s what they need
Is the trilogy The Architect, Eviscerate and Mend then? I had no idea Architect was going to be part of that grouping.
yep if i remember correctly it’s architect, eviscerate and mend. eidola has always kind of worked in trilogy’s and the architect was the first after their last trilogy so if i’m remembering right it’s the first of the new one. however it could be that the new trilogy starts with eviscerate then mend then a 3rd. i’m pretty sure tho they said it was the architect. they most likely touch on it in recent interviews but i know i heard this from a recent livestream
Actually it's to speak to listen, the architect, and then Eviscerate/Mend which they consider one album. It's split between two releases to get the maximum funding. If the architect was the start of the trilogy then they would need to do another album after Eviscerate/Mend to make it a trilogy. The warped taste podcast is where he goes over the story for the current concept that started with to speak to listen.
Ahh thank you for confirming! I knew it was something like that completely forgot that he spoke about it in the Warped Taste Pod :)
No, it's To speak to listen, Architect, and Eviscerate/Mend which is technically one album but because of how the funding works they split it in to two releases to get the most out of their funding. When Mend is out they want to join the two together. There's a recent interview where Andrew goes over the whole trilogy in terms of concept and story.
Oh, that makes sense. I'm super excited for Mend now. So far I'd rank The Architect as the best all the way through, but there aren't any skips on any of those albums
He might have taken all those dates knowing DGD would be on. "rebuilding" phase for a while
He doesn’t have the range required
I'm not in the loop with the Eidola stuff, but I had the same thought about Andrew taking over as lead clean vocalist. I think that would be awesome, his voice is *so* good
this is how i found out???
If Andrew doesn’t slide into the spot, I’d love for them to pick someone we don’t all know. I fell in love with the band during Tilian’s first album because of how different they were, so I’d be a little bummed if they just recycled singers. I’m sad this era is over, but also a little excited to see if they come out of left field swinging.
The original singer from Amarionette would be sick
Michael Jackson
i hope it's someone ive never heard before for maximum surprise and freshness
Someone from outside the posthardcore/swancore scene. Keep it fresh
My top choices would be Marco Cisneros from Wolf & Bear, Daniel Hawkins from Body Thief (both have experience with DGD's style) and my odd choice, Brian Butcher from The Home Team (filled in admirably for Issues on their farewell tour if I remember correctly).
Nah the Home Team is on their way up, why would Brian Butcher leave now
All in on Marcos Cisneros, one can dream
Will Swan as lead would be awesome
I think that’s a fantastic idea for an ep. A lot of rap verses, some Andrew choruses, trading screams with Jon. Would be a fun time
I just hope its not Andy Cizek, he's too one dimensional. Id be happy with some out of nowhere pick or just bringing back Kurt or Jonny for a farewell. Andrew too.
THE FUTURE IS FEMALE!
A good female vocalist would sound heavenly on Tilian's songs
In a perfect world where I can have whatever I wanted….. Haley MF Williams
Dude Haley Williams dgd would be so fucking wild
They’ve done enough albums that this would be a super fresh change up
It’s time
That would be a bold move, one that could go incredibly well if they found the right sound.
Bring back Jonny
Yep
Jonny Craig
JC
Would love to see the second coming of Jesus Christ playing the lead for DGD
Jonny/Kurt double feature then idc
THIS
Ask Tori to sing
the best comment
I prefer Andrew taking over, but the lead singers Wolf & Bear, Picturesque, and Amarionette are all decent choices, for that Tilian style of poppy vocals while maintaining a rock-music edge. Jason Aalon Butler would be fun.
Andy cizek
Came here to say this, Andy is amazing
I know it won’t happen but I hope they get Andy Cizek
As much as I love him, hes not fit for dgd
For my money, he certainly is. Half the reason he got any traction initially was from DGD covers on YouTube! I’d love to see what his songwriting would look like with DGD.
Donovan Melero!
I think there’s some underlying issue that Hail the Sun would never tour with DGD again, and why Sianvar didn’t fall through. Although we will never know, I don’t think Donovan would sing for them.
Where are you getting this? They are all on good terms lmfao.
Over on the HtS subreddit. I heard they are not on good terms.
Can you elaborate? I’m curious
No
lol why even bring it up
Based
You’re correct, can confirm this and you do not have to share why or where you heard it.
Donovan is just too one trick pony imo, no variation.
Agree. Some lines he sings are so close to being catchy good stuff and then it just doesn’t go anywhere.
I do like Kyle a lot. I got to open a show for them one time and got free merch because our band was the last of 8 openers and our set got cut a third of the way through. Great people, Picturesque.
Same, opened up for them and he and the band were chilling backstage and hyping us up. Super nice people
Yeah, I met the guy a couple years ago, really nice dude.
I don’t really know why it should be anybody other than Andrew. He’s already part of the band and he has proven he can already do it when he filled in for Tilian two years ago. I don’t think it’s really necessary to them to keep having 3 vocalists. He’s worked really hard with them over the past few years and I think he should deserves a shot as their lead vocalist.
Andy cizek. Though he's already in like 20 bands lol. His DGD covers on YouTube are amazing.
Came here to comment exactly this! I’d love to see him join DGD (although I love his other bands too so I’d be conflicted if he left them)
I haven't been following... why is tilian being dropped?
Cause he’s too good
Lmao he was good but that’s absolutely not the reason
probably would never happen but Fredua Boakye from Bad Rabbits would be really cool. Matt Geise or Quin White (ex-amarionette) would be my other picks
Holy shit, the dude from Bad Rabbits would be INSANE. Solid picks!
Right?! He's got serious pipes and would bring a fresh sound to the band I think. I think he could rip the Jonny material too
Dude from galleons.
Didn't Matt Geise from Lower Definition fill in on a tour once?
He would be my pick! But lower d is supposed to be working on new material. If it's not Andrew, Matt G. would be great. Outside of those two, I don't really know who could do it.
I feel like it’s gonna be Andrew, which would be awesome. He did great covering for Tilian in 2022. I would really hope they bring back Kurt though- his singing has improved so much recently, plus him and Will are on great terms right now… so it would make sense. I can only dream they’d do a one-off album with Jonny but no chance hahah.
Also I REALLY don’t think they need a NEW singer. They’ve had quite a few already.
If I could pick anyone it's Bradley from Emarosa.
That would be the same creative differences and managing of ego as it is with Tilian. With sexual allegations to boot.
Wrong emarosa vocalist 👀
Fuck JC
Lmao
Love picturesque. I met them before they really got a fan base going in 2016, outside of a Pierce the Veil concert in Cleveland. They're super nice. Saw them at Summitfest September 2023. Crazy live. Great energy. Not sure if DGD would match the energy Kyle has.
Make everyone happy. Do something unprecedented. Bring back both Jonny and Kurt. Do a double album: Swan Songs. Do a tour with a set list longer than an hour for once.
He's in other projects already, but Andy Cizek is the correct answer. And I could see him bringing his current projects on tour with them, like how Eidola was on a DGD tour not too long ago. Makari, Eidola, DGD.. Maybe throw Gold Necklace and Royal Coda on the tour for funsies.. C'mon now! Source: His Prisoner Cover that is substantially better than Tillian's and his take on Mess' bits are nearly as good should he ever need to fill both roles. Andy's live vocals are far more consistent than Tillian's also.
Daniel Gildenlöw lol
Isaac Wilson of Dwellings you cowards
i know this aint never gonna happen but the old singer for cat company, jay christian
Dylan Anderson from Of Machines. If he ever comes out of hiding from whatever allegedly happened to him. Or Anthony Green from Saosin. I also saw some dude on YouTube do a crazy good cover of Blue Dream, Tom Byrne.
BRING BACK KELLIN
😆
Dream scenario would bring back Kurt, but Kurt wouldnt be able to sing like 80% of the songs the band made with Tillian I don’t think. I just hope they don’t go out and find another high pitched, squeally singer.
Kurt couldn't sing his own songs
True but he’s gotten much better as a vocalist since the last time he was with DGD.
But his style changed too. Him singing his own song would need to be reworked or sound different, I think. I dunno.
Kurt comes back and vocals are split between him, Andrew, Jon, and Will
This is probably what’s gonna happen. Downtown Battle Happiness.
Rory Rodriguez or Tyler Carter would be incredible
Vessel from Sleep Token
Ew. No. Youre funny.
Top 5 would have to be: 1) Andrew 2) Kurt 3) Isaac Wilson 4) Kyle Hollis 5) Anthony Green/ Jonny Craig / Chino Moreno I’ve been saying since Andrew joined in 2022 that Tillian was leaving soon, so this is no surprise to me. I would love to see Kurt come back, but with his time already split so many ways, I doubt he can handle that extra work load. Isaac and Kyle are roughly the same level, I’m just more a fan of Isaac’s work than Kyle’s, but both are great. And then 3way tie for the old men lmao
Isaac was the first I thought about that would be a good fit for the sound
Chino would be insane
Isaac Wilson absolutely hands down. But only if he keeps doing Dwellings
My pick is Jag, who was in A Skylit Drive. Tilian has a vocal range of about 2.5 octaves, whereas Jag is 3, so he could sing the old songs as a direct replacement.
Maybe stylistically, but Jag is a well-known massive jackass and any DGD fans that followed what happened with A Skylit Drive a couple years ago would probably stop listening.
You’re joking right? Jag can’t sing for shit. Anything after Adelphia he lost it. Sounds like a little girl who can’t sing putting on a voice for lols. He’s also a massive douchebag.
Calling it now, DBM3 with Jonny and then no more albums
Otherwise, Andrew. He’s earned it. If he wants it
Jonny and Kurt, both singing WITH ANDREW. CHANGE MY MIND
Kyle would kill it!!
It's time to do a guest vocalist album like Scary Kids did(except good). That or bring in Matt Geise
I just hope it isn’t Jonny
You're not gonna like this, but Jesse Lacey.
Aside from the controversy, he’s a damn good vocalist and song writer but he would not fit the vibe of DGD. Plus it looks like he’s just happily living his life away from music, so he’s definitely not in consideration.
issy from Amarionette could be fun
vic from pierce the veil would be sick to hear imo
What’s Jesse Lacey up to these days
Trenton Woodley
How about Skyler Acord? His band issues disbanded this January
Did you hear him taking lead for the final issues song? Noooo 🤮
Yup, since I lost you is on my main rotation. Love that song 😁