Location : Chicago, IL

Band Members
Brian Busenius
Mike Thompson

Discography
1998 - Relative Untiitled EP
1999 - our song “Number One” appeared on “Gnostic Evolution” a compilation CD from Last Minute Records
2001 - Relative Self Titled Full Length (the grey album)
2001 - our song “Third World” appeared on “Stagnation in Progress” a compilation CD from Last Minute Records
2006 - “The Progress of Stagnation” EP.  To be released (Nov 06)

Band Biography
The Idea

relative… A statement of humility based on a quest for knowledge. Beliefs, morals, right, wrong, the semantics of being… these are all culturally and socially relative. Different points of view are just that, different; which is to say we’re not telling anyone else that they are wrong. To keep an open mind, an open heart is the most important. Learning is the key. There is no objective reality, no absolute morality. No religion, no government, no social system, no philosophy is absolutely right, only relative to the culture or system that it resides in. Nevertheless, a belief in the relativity of right and wrong is not a justification for apathy. The people and things we care about remain important. The belief in relativity is an avenue towards a more open minded, less judgmental process of learning.

The Sound

The music comprises itself of different expressions of rage, be it personal or societal. The guitars are fierce, with unconventional interaction of chords and complex rhythmic patterns. Because of the band’s 9+ years of experience playing together, they know each others styles intimately. Not only do they have plenty of experience playing well together, they’ve been playing shows for long enough that they have a lot of experience on the stage and working with promoters and sound crews of all sorts.

Band Photos

Mp3 Links
wearethedead.com

Band Website : http://wearethedead.com
Contact Email : relative@wearethedead.com