…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead is an
indie rock band best known for their heavy yet anthemic music and their tendency to destroy their equipment at the end of their performances (a
rock and roll tradition usually associated with
The Who). According to the band's website, the name "…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead" is taken from an ancient Mayan ritual chant which shows a striking similarity to an ancient Egyptian chant
[1] (see also
Pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact). However, this explanation is really an ongoing joke
[2]. The chief creative element of the band consists of
Jason Reece and
Conrad Keely. The two switch between drumming and lead vocals and guitar, both on their records and during their shows...
Discography