Dave Pybus

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Dave Pybus

Background information
Born June 4, 1970 (1970-06-04) (age 38)
Origin England
Genre(s) Heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass guitar, Guitar
Associated acts Anathema, Cradle of Filth
Notable instrument(s)
Maverick X5

Dave Pybus (born 1970-06-04 in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England).

Pybus's first band was called Anul Death (1988-91) which later changed its name to Darkened. In 1991, Dave formed Dreambreed, a band in which he provided vocals and played guitar. They were influenced by the Misfits and released a six track Mini CD Sometime in 1995. Dave stayed in Dreambreed, which line-up at that time featured Duncan Patterson of Anathema, until 1998, where he joined Anathema on bass guitar. He stayed with Anathema until 2001, appearing on two albums - Judgement (1999), A Fine day to Exit (2001), after which he sessioned and later joined Cradle of Filth following the departure of bassist Robin "Graves" Eaglestone.

Dave appears on: Damnation and a Day (2003), Nymphetamine (2004), Thornography (2006).

It has been reported that in 2005, Dave took a six month break from Cradle of Filth and joined forces with Sixsixsix Records. In that July he was honoured with an appearance on the Roadrunner United CD alongside Peter Steele, Josh Silver, Steve Holt and Joey Jordison. After his break he re-joined Cradle of Filth and he wrote, recorded and toured again. Played bass on the new Angtoria record, which came out in late April 2006 via Listenable Records. Dave recently made a guest appearance on one song for German Horror punk band The Spook, released on August 31st, 2007.

April 21st, 2008 finally saw the release of Dreambreed's "Misery Sessions" on CD, via Dave's Sixsixsix Record label. The sessions were originally recorded in 1997 and have only recently been re-mastered.

Reference from: Daves chamber bio on: www.cradleoffilth.com

Dave worked at Peaceville Records from 1990-1994 as a graphic designer. His name is credited on several records from that period including: Darkthrone - A Blaze in the Northern Sky, Autopsy - Mental Funeral, My Dying Bride - As the Flower Withers and Turn Loose the Swans. Also worked with Vital Remains, Pitchshifter, Therion, Anathema, G.G.F.H., Kong, Paradise Lost, Banished, Pentagram, Ship of Fools, At the Gates (first 3 albums) and Morta Skuld. Around 1993 Peaceville signed a U.S. distribution deal with Caroline, where Dave and Lyle Preslar worked together for over a year.

[edit] Trivia

  • Dave played guitar in a Misfits covers band called The Hatebreeders in 1991 featuring his brother Loz on vocals.
  • Dave recently appeared in U.S. Toyfare magazine (issue 123) featuring his Star Wars Toy collection.