Deadtide Electronic Press Kit Deadtide 8/17/18 | Page 9

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.