And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead is an art rock band best known for its heavy yet anthemic music, frequently compared to bands such as Sonic Youth, The Who and Unwound. They have gained notoriety for destroying their equipment during performances, a tradition associated with The Who, Nirvana, and many other bands. According to the band's website, their name is taken from an ancient Mayan ritual chant which shows a striking similarity to an ancient Egyptian chant (see also Pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact). However, this explanation is said to be merely an ongoing joke . The chief creative elements of the band are Jason Reece and Conrad Keely. The two switch between drumming and lead vocals and guitar, both on their records and during their shows. (On some songs, former bass player Neil Busch sang lead vocals).