The Dead Daisies Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Hard rock Classic rock Heavy metal modern hard rock nwocr

Members

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Doug Aldrich

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Guitarist

Groups:

Whitesnake Dio House of Lords Revolution Saints Hurricane The Brutal Brothers Lion Bad Moon Rising Burning Rain

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Richard Fortus

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Guitarist

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Guns N' Roses Thin Lizzy Love Spit Love

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Glenn Hughes

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Singer Bassist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Deep Purple Kings of Chaos Phenomena Black Country Communion Heaven & Hell Trapeze Hughes/Thrall California Breed Michael Men Project Hughes Turner Project Voodoo Hill The Finders Keepers

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Darryl Jones

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Bassist

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The Rolling Stones Stone Raiders

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Deen Castronovo

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Drummer

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Journey Cacophony Hardline Bad English Revolution Saints G//Z/R Paul Rodgers and Company Soul SirkUS Planet Us Gioeli-Castronovo Wild Dogs Dr. Mastermind Generation Radio

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John Corabi

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Guitarist

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Mötley Crüe Ratt Brides of Destruction Union The Scream ESP J.B. Crablick

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John Tempesta

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Drummer

Groups:

Testament White Zombie The Cult Helmet Exodus Prong Zakk Sabbath Scum of the Earth Motor Sister

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Dizzy Reed

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Keyboardist

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Guns N' Roses Slash's Snakepit Johnny Crash

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Frank Ferrer

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Drummer

Groups:

Guns N' Roses The Psychedelic Furs Love Spit Love Beatrazr Gordon Gano & The Ryans

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Marco Mendoza

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Bassist

Groups:

Thin Lizzy Whitesnake Lynch Mob Blue Murder Black Star Riders Alias Soul SirkUS Straitjacket The Heaven ＆ Earth Band

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Brian Tichy

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Guitarist Drummer

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Whitesnake Billy Idol Foreigner Pride and Glory Lynch Mob Gene Simmons Band Sweet & Lynch George Lynch & The Mob Randy Jackson's China Rain Operation: Mindcrime Silverthorne S.U.N. T&N Tak Matsumoto Group Slash's Snakepit

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Charley Drayton

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Drummer

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The Cult Cold Chisel

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Clayton Doley

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Keyboardist Music Producer

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Jon Stevens

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Singer

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INXS Noiseworks

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About

The Dead Daisies is an electrifying rock band known for their dynamic blend of hard rock, classic rock, and heavy metal, often described as a modern take on the New Wave of Classic Rock (NWOC). Founded in 2012, this supergroup boasts a rotating lineup of accomplished musicians, including Doug Aldrich (guitar), Glenn Hughes (vocals, bass), and Richard Fortus (guitar), among others. The band has carved out a niche with their powerful riffs, blues-infused melodies, and an undeniable stage presence that captivates audiences worldwide.

How to Sound Like The Dead Daisies

The Dead Daisies' sound is characterized by raw, energetic guitar riffs and soulful blues undertones. Their music features a gritty, yet polished edge, often driven by the commanding presence of Les Paul guitars paired with high-gain amplifiers like the Marshall 2555X Silver Jubilee Reissue and the Supro 1695T Black Magick. The bass lines, typically delivered by Hughes using his signature Yamaha Glenn Hughes Signature Bass, offer a deep, resonant foundation that complements the band's robust sonic palette. Their style seamlessly combines vintage rock sensibilities with modern heavy metal intensity, creating a soundscape that is both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.

Discography

The Dead Daisies

2013

Revolución

2015

Live & Louder

2017

Burn It Down

2018

Locked and Loaded (The Covers Album)

2019

Holy Ground

2021

Resurrected, Vol. 1

2024

Resurrected, Vol. 2

2024

Lookin' For Trouble

2025

Live At Stonedead

2025

Get the The Dead Daisies Sound

Want to sound like The Dead Daisies? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.