Max Cruz – Originally from the Bronx, NY, Max grew up
listening to everything from classic rock, to rap, to R&B.
With guitar experience that goes back over 10 years, Max’s
first introduction to metal was hearing Avenged Sevenfold’s
“Bat Country” for the first time in 4th grade and is able to
learn to play guitar by ear. Max found an ad online advertis-
ing an opening in Deadtide for a guitarist, so he reached out
and was welcomed into the band. Max’s influences include
Wintersun, Avenged Sevenfold, Dragonland, Balflare,
Rhapsody of Fire, Angra, and Twilight Force.
Andrew Mortelliti – Originally from Valley Cottage,
NY, Andrew has been playing both the bass and
guitar for 15 years. After coming across Phil’s
guitar videos on YouTube, the two met up at a
metal show in NYC where they began discussing
Andrew trying out for the band. Andrew joined
Deadtide during the mixing process of the band’s
first EP “Ephemeral”. Andrew’s influences include Iron Maiden, Dark Tranquillity,
Amon Amarth, and Insomnium.
Daniel Touw – Originally from West Milford, NJ,
Daniel started playing drums in elementary school,
later spending 4 years playing the snare in marching
percussion. He later took lessons with Joe
Bergamini, a drummer on Broadway, and has
worked with musicians such as Neil Peart and Jason
Bittner. Daniel has studied jazz, funk, and rock music, and has recorded multiple
albums and EPs. He has also played hundreds of live shows with bands that have
opened for acts such as Alien Ant Farm, Head PE, and Trapt. His influences include
Breaking Benjamin, As I Lay Dying, Trivium, Bullet for My Valentine, Disturbed,
Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Sum 41, The Offspring, All That Remains, Avenged
Sevenfold, Rush, and Dream Theater.