David Simonich
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| Birth name | David John Simonich III |
| Born | July 15, 1991 |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Member of | Signs of the Swarm |
| Formerly of | Improvidence |
| Spouse | Amanda Simonich (m. 2023) |
David John Simonich III (born July 15, 1991) is an American musician, best known for being the current lead vocalist of American deathcore band Signs of the Swarm. He was also formerly part of Improvidence.[1]
Musical career
[edit]David Simonich joined Pittsburgh-based deathcore band Improvidence in circa 2012 or 2013. The band released their singles and EPs with him, with their most popular being Bastard Born released in 2018.[2]
Simonich began touring with Signs of the Swarm in 2018 to fill-in for CJ McCreery who went on to join Lorna Shore. On June 26, 2018, it was announced that Simonich became the new offical vocalist for Signs of the Swarms, this would lead to Simonich parting ways with Improvidence.[3] Simonich helped SOTS rise to fame, which also helped him to gain more popularity, as this would be shown as he does guest appearances with other artists.[4] SOTS released Vital Deprivation, their first album with Simonich on October 11, 2019 through Unique Leader Records.[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, The band released two new singles titled "Pernicious" and "The Collection", which featured Molotov Solution vocalist Nick Arthur and Kublai Khan vocalist Matt Honeycutt.[6][7] It was also during that time that the band was working on their Absolvere album, which was released on September 24, 2021.[8]
In 2021, Signs of the Swarm hired Jeff Russo as their new guitarist. Russo used to be in Improvidence with Simonich.
Signs of the Swarm signed with Century Media Records in 2022 and released their "Unbridled" single and Amongst the Low & Empty album with them.[9][10] On September 3, 2024, Simonich teased on his Facebook that Signs of the Swarm will be releasing a new single.[11] The band released the single titled "IWONTLETYOUDIE" on September 17, 2024 while they were on the Decade of the Swarms tour in celebration for 10 years as a band.[12]
Throughout his entire career, Simonich has toured with several bands such as Born of Osiris, Shadow of Intent, Fit For an Autopsy, Enterprise Earth, AngelMaker, Distant, Lorna Shore, Ov Sulfur, A Wake in Providence, Suicide Silence and many more.
Personal life
[edit]Simonich reveals that he enjoys to smoke weed.[13] He also has a wife named Amanda whom he married in 2023 in Greece.[14] Simonich also works as a tattoo artist.
Discography
[edit]Improvidence
- Born Well (Demo, 2014)
- II. (EP, 2016)
- GFYS (EP, 2017)
- Bastard Born (EP, 2018)
- Vital Deprivation (2019)
- "Pernicious" (single, 2020)
- "The Collection" (single, 2021)
- Absolvere (2021)
- "Unbridled" (single, 2022)
- Amongst the Low & Empty (2023)
- "IWONTLETYOUDIE" (single, 2024)
Guest appearances
- The Green Leaves – "Hell" (2018)
- Gutrectomy – "Human Scorn" (2020)
- Worm Shepherd – "Wretchedness upon the Gates" (2020)
- The Breathing Process – "Wilt" (2021)
- Coffin Feeder – "Stereo Homicide" (2022)
- Within Destruction – "Fallen Omen" (2023)
- Aborted – "Naturom Demonto" (2024)
- Bonecarver – "Annihilation’s Creed" (2024)
- Vulvodynia – "Isandlwana" (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ "David Simonich". Metal Archives. 2018.
- ^ "Improvidence". Metal Kingdom.
- ^ "Signs Of The Swarm Welcome New Frontman As Ex-Vocalist Reportedly Joins Lorna Shore". ThePrp. June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Vulvodynia drop "Isandlwana" (ft. David Simonich of Signs of The Swarm) along w/ new album release". Lambgoat. July 5, 2024.
- ^ "Signs of the Swarm announce new record Vital Deprivation, stream "Tempting Death" feat. Chelsea Grin's Tom Barber". Metal Nerd. August 27, 2019.
- ^ Weaver, James (October 21, 2020). "Signs of the Swarm release new music video for 'Pernicious'". Distorted Sound.
- ^ Howkins, Jessica (February 4, 2021). "Signs Of The Swarm release new music video for 'The Collection'". Distorted Sound.
- ^ Ray, Graham (September 21, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Absolvere – Signs Of The Swarm". Distorted Sound.
- ^ "Signs Of The Swarm Sign With Century Media, Debut "Unbridled" Music Video". The Prp. September 7, 2022.
- ^ Shadows, EM (May 26, 2023). "Signs of the Swarm Announce Amongst the Low & Empty Album". MetalSucks.
- ^ Simonich, David (September 3, 2024). "Who's ready for a new song?". Facebook.
- ^ Hakala, Teemu (September 17, 2024). "Signs Of The Swarm released new song "IWONTLETYOUDIE" with music video". Chaoszine.net.
- ^ "Signs of the Swarm's David Simonich Shares Some of His Favorite Albums to Get High To". MetalSucks. August 17, 2023.
- ^ "David & Amanda". Honeyfund. 2023.