Ded (stylized as DED) is an American nu metal band from Tempe, Arizona made up of members from Greeley Estates and Man Made Machine. The origins of the ensemble can be traced to Arizona band The Cover Up. Lead vocalist Joe Cotela stated that things with The Cover Up were approaching a standstill, and that they were performing music influenced by Every Time I Die. Because the band was dissatisfied with Epic Records not properly promoting the album, the band decided to move on. This dissolution eventually formed Man Made Machine. Shortly after Man Made Machine performed their final show, Cotela and percussionist Matthew Reinhard formed Ded along with guitarist David Ludlow and bassist Kyle Koelsch, both members of Greeley Estates. The band released its debut track "FMFY" in December 2016 with production by John Feldmann. Ded followed up with its first radio single "Anti-Everything" on February 3, 2017, with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM Octane. In May 2017, the latter composition ranked No. 18 on Mainstream Rock songs. Ded released their debut studio album, Mis•an•thrope, on July 21, 2017 via Suretone Records. In July 2018, the ensemble announced that they had begun working on their second studio album. In April 2020, Suretone Records renewed its multiple-year deal with ADA Worldwide for exclusive distribution. Shortly thereafter, the band released a two-track EP entitled "Mannequin Eyes" which features the songs "A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)" and "Eyes Sewn Shut". Sometime in 2021, original guitarist David Ludlow departed the group and was replaced by Alex Adamcik. At the time of the EP's arrival on streaming platforms, it was announced the band's second studio album will be arriving sometime after 2020 and will be the first studio release under the new deal. The sophomore album, School of Thought, was released on October 15, 2021. https://www.dedband.com/