Signs of the Swarm - Cowards Deathbed (Dave Simonich)

We know we've been quiet about things going on in the Signs camp recently. We're here to finally answer some questions we know you guys have been wondering.
CJ Mccreery and Signs of the Swarm have decided to part ways. The split between the band and CJ was mutual and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
With that being said, anyone who has seen us on the Ingested run and Devastation on the Nation may have noticed that we had our good friend Dave Simonich filling in on vocals. We are pleased to announce that Dave will be joining Signs of the Swarm as our new permanent vocalist.
We're beyond excited for the future of the band and what we have to come.
Audio and Video recorded by Shane Mayer @ Cerebral Audio
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[@TravisRyan9]

The greatest game of musical chairs deathcore has ever seen.

[@TeddyCat2007]

Travis Ryan 😂😂😂

[@PutriOddity]

They just need someone to stroke their egos

[@allencarey7336]

4:08!!!!!!

[@RenatoGuinho]

Listen nitheful vocalist is Derrek he is more demoniac and sound more evil but Dave its close of Derrek

[@szprucel]

​@@RenatoGuinho derek is better at highs imo but dave has better lows

[@satanskitty5341]

Dave Simonich of Signs of the Swarm CJ McCreery of Lorna Shore Tom Barber of Chelsea Grin The great vocalist shift of 2018

[@Kylerledbetter1]

Satan's Kitty 2 out of 3 for me personally ain't bad.

[@satanskitty5341]

I'm liking Tom in CG. It's gonna be weird hearing them without Alex, but it's a good change for an older band who needs something refreshing.

[@ChronicBreakdown]

Satan's Kitty true.

[@blackcraft3465]

Tom in shitty Cheslea Grin isn't good.. He ruined his real fan base.. Chelsea Grin is pure chugging poop.

[@allhailthecore3136]

UnholySermons true man. Lorna Shore was sick and Tom sounded awesome live but with CG... I hate their new songs more than I disliked their old songs and live... live they are a fucking disgrace now

[@DeadTempoPromotions]

Sad to see CJ go, but this guy sounds very good.

[@IfYouSaySo-30_]

Dead Tempo Promotions Now that Lorna Shore doesn’t have a vocalist........

[@DeadTempoPromotions]

LUGO - that’s been the rumour lately but I guess we’ll find out soon if it’s true!

[@RhyomenSukuna]

Where is CJ?

[@danielarellano5811]

CJ goes to chelsea grin too hahaha

[@threed971]

Check Lorna's FB, it's all but confirmed CJ is in

[@joelmacy9558]

FOOOKKKINNNN DISGOOOOOOOSTIN

[@DeadTempoPromotions]

Joel Macy what the fuck is up everyone, hello.

[@darkchief1134]

Today we will be reacting to (Procedes to casually make a cooking cloud of vapor)

[@darkchief1134]

Fooking^

[@joelmacy9558]

Truant for the fookin win boizz

[@austinanderson4036]

MYFH!

[@jbonepunisher2950]

Definitely not a downgrade from CJ.

[@CallMeKichael]

Dude's dogshit compared to CJ.

[@AirRedbox]

@@CallMeKichael he’s literally not though. He’s different.

[@CallMeKichael]

@@AirRedbox okay nerd

[@mauroschnider1039]

They have differents styles and sounds so different. I prefer CJ cause i hear then first. But dave have good technis

[@agacheandrei465]

Cap

[@artoriasoftheborealvalley4662]

Daddy CJ will be missed, but I’m actually pretty impressed with the new vocalist, he’s got a monstrous voice too ❤️

[@Weasel_Blaster49]

Signs of the Simo C.J Shore Tom Grin

[@QuietProphetTheWickedWarlock]

garret phillips Improvidence Of The Swarm

[@88agentorange]

hahahahahahaha

[@Joshua-Steampunk]

*Signs of a Deathcore Vocalist Change-up*

[@ravensvn9159]

C.J Shore or Lorna McCreery

[@zenkxr]

CJ R. Kelly

[@moriah8748]

I saw them live last week with him on vocals and it was disgusting. I’m excited for the future of this band

[@zivi5541]

any time i see someone use "disgusting vocals" in a comment, i know that they could be my friend IRL. lol

[@Deathworg1]

I'm in shock at how you managed to find someone at the same level of CJ.

[@Deathworg1]

John Wick at the time I made this comment it hadn’t gotten so saturated with people trying to sound like Cj. And yes I know it’s gutturals and tunnels

[@momomoms2192]

Check out this guys original bad improvidence it kicks ass

[@allhailthecore3136]

@John Wick Almost everyone tries to sound like CJ, yes but almost nobody does sound like him. Same with Dickie Allen. Alot of people can do the techniques these guys use but they still got a very unique sound

[@Remmy0930]

@@allhailthecore3136 Exactly. They can try all they want but nobody sounds like CJ. I've yet to hear someone live that sounds like CJ. Dave comes pretty damn close but still isn't quite there.

[@M0nkiDRufi]

I was skeptical at first too but Signs is Dave's band now

[@SuperJeffhardy234]

jesus. this guy is good. like just holy shit. sad to see CJ go, but very excited for the band's future

[@jayystruction]

Yes Man! 😄

[@matin2825]

This guy is good. Nothing overly amazing, just a good vocalist man. Idk, cj had more character and touch I'd say. Easily recognizable.

[@matin2825]

@You take a sip from your Trusty Vault 13 canteen it is amazing, but not overly amazing, as I said.

[@matin2825]

@You take a sip from your Trusty Vault 13 canteen cjmcreery Ben duerr and Dickie Allen are the vocals gods rn in my opinion. All 3 created their own sound and perfected it.

[@matin2825]

@You take a sip from your Trusty Vault 13 canteen yeah, but most of the ppl still can't do it like them. They are gods man, nobody sounds like them. Ben does smth unique? He is the least unique out of them or the vocalists. Just he is rly powerful, controlled and consistent in all aspects of vocal techniques, stage presence/live performance and songwriting.

[@jaba06]

So I assume CJ is the new vocalist for Lorna Shore?

[@wz2308]

No.

[@matthewmcgrath1710]

Jaime Abellar until he got yeeted out a couple days ago

[@susandontdeletemyaccount3863]

Until he got yeeted out of the band a year or two ago because some OnlyFans-thots cried about him doing kinky shit they begged him to do.

[@atypeandshadow]

I knew about the NBA draft but not about the Deathcore draft

[@EscrimaGames]

It sucks that CJ left, but this guy sounds badass too! Signs of the Swarm will still be brutal no matter what! You guys still have my support

[@jorgeceballos4209]

Why cj leave? From the band

[@theoneandonlylordfarquaad3361]

Jorge Ceballos420 Because Tom Barber was leaving Lorna Shore to be in Chelsea Grin

[@mikeyg.2467]

David you're kicking something vile outta those chords!!!!

[@fadumob2607]

Lyrics: Sinner burning the book and dismantling the cross A malcontent man who perceives himself as his own god Embracing the adversary Hailing with the clouded depraved Subconsciously aware that you're just as much of a petrified slave A coward, a lost unguided entity Rebelling the commandments with aversion and disgust The feeling of betrayal brought you on this path Unanswered, begging for a savior alone In the dust, full of resentment and anger Give them a sign Show them the way This world is a mess because no one feels safe We're all fucking crazy And question what's next Confused and scared We are all mad at best A terrible accident at the blink of an eye His life is completely turned upside down And is ticking away by the hour Overcome with fear he prays to a higher power The same higher power that left him alone Confused and lost, but where else is he to go We're all fucking crazy And question the end The fear of death constantly dances in our heads We are all fucking crazy and question the end The fear of death constantly dances in our heads We're all fucking cowards and repent for our ways When the cycle of life brings us our darkest day

[@lennartvoogt1817]

Dude that is fucking sick. Thanks for the lyrics

[@thejebdude3241]

not disappointed one bit, stoked to see what Dave brings to the band!

[@BIDLEVICH]

Follow the damn train CJ!

[@ДругМузыки]

Никита Лубин +

[@BIDLEVICH]

Рад знакомству кста, дая... реально дэткорщик, пажилой сатанист... дэчкор сатана магила.......

[@lemmykilmister3191]

YOU PICKED THE WRONG HOUSE FOOL

[@Metalheadmike1211]

Saw Signs of the swarm live Saturday night at the Webster theater in Connecticut. I met Dave, got him to sign my copy of vital deprivation and talked to him for a bit. He’s super chill and funny as hell. Glad I was able to do that.

[@andystatler4230]

This guy has gotten so much better since this video too. I’m very excited for this band’s future. I don’t think SOTS should ever have to lose a vocalist again, because they’re all good enough to be at the top.

[@Kanji-King]

Should put Dave's version on Spotify

[@mattsosna1929]

Seriously. I keep coming back for that tunnel he added at the end.

[@GunDrummer]

Absolutely disgusting savagery . Great meeting you guys the other night!

[@johnieogas1945]

I'm gonna miss CJ but i still support this band with much love❤

[@journeythecrab493]

Signs of the Improvidence Lorna Swarm Chelsea Shore

[@michaelarojas]

Journey The Crab deathcoreception

[@ChronicBreakdown]

Wow, respect man! Extremely good. Blown away with your talent. CJ was incredible, but you are incredible too. Looking forward to new SOTS music!

[@darkchief1134]

I wanna head him do mouth sewn prophets and cesspool of ignorance so bad

[@marcusbigounce6928]

Dark Chief he did great with cesspool seen it live

[@Marksman5147]

Dark Chief His 10x better live so, I think this playthrough is hella weak compared to his live stuff and his stuff with Improvidence. David is a great vocalist so when he writes his own songs hes gonna sound even fuckin better just remember that

[@arisebc3745]

He's fucking solid👍; best of luck with this new phase of the band! 🤘🔥🤘

[@lelmacun6632]

So much Talent... But more hard Work 🙆🌻♥️

[@moon_light404]

Fucking love this dude from Improvidence, this is so awesome, but sad to see CJ left :( Really looking forward to the future of this band

[@danielarellano5811]

I'll miss CJ but this guy sounds great too!, I'm so excited to listen to him in a new album!

[@chrisrowe6835]

Dave, CJ, and Tom all on the same track. That's what we need.

[@Blackmetalmusicguru]

sounds like a monster :) love it

[@niklasmajanen4969]

I liked CJ more but he kills it with the low gutturals too

[@jeangeill628]

I love Dave. Not only is he talented af, but he's nice as hell!

[@trentonhouser3782]

Thanks for the official update, much appreciates

[@Nappa9000]

Man, this guy sounds fantastic! Would love to see this guy kill it in Northeast PA (missed you guys when you were in Philly). Sucks to see CJ go, but Lorna Shore is gonna be even heavier with him there, and these guys aren't slowing down with Dave!

[@the_Dark_Knight_12]

Very good

[@drumdude91123]

LOVED SEEING YOU GUYS IN AZ!! Come again!

[@aaronslaughter1450]

Damn those vocals are brutal 😱

[@simonemantovani3060]

Been a fan of Dave since Improvidence, so stoked to see hIm with SOTS!

[@carryme711]

Reminds me of early early fit for an autopsy and I fucking love it

[@udub9444]

goddamn those lows are sick asf

[@sethaaronshumaker6184]

He’s got those witchy highs that I love. And the clip from Lorna Shore sounds like CJ fits in very well there! Glad that this weird vocalist shift is working out.

[@fr0ggy_p3ngu1n]

Sad to see CJ go, but Signs of the Swarm are the most interesting band in deathcore right now. Dave did a fantastic job and I am excited to see where he takes the band!

[@allduhcheese6762]

I'm sure he will bring a MASSIVE crunch to the merky sludge that is Signs Of The Swarm

[@michaelelwell5788]

His highs sound like infant am I wrong

[@gelattoc4ke]

yesss, like dickie allen

[@AnnVab]

Heck yah!!

[@DespondentOfficial]

sick as hell

[@QuietProphetTheWickedWarlock]

This guy is sick but what I loved about CJ's vocals was that when he did tunnels, it sounded like a demon being possesed by another demon sounding like 2 demons going at it simultaneously in sync

[@bloodyleech]

Reuben Slamwhich this guy is just as good.

[@QuietProphetTheWickedWarlock]

@@bloodyleech I'm not complaining CJ really fits in Lorna Shore. That new track is EVIL

[@QuietProphetTheWickedWarlock]

More bummed about this guy leaving Improvidence homestly. He was a huge factor to that band & I'm a huge downtempo fan

[@1.1797]

In the butt

[@mrshrooms3980]

Just wait til you hear pernicious

[@mondligina4655]

Not gonna lie, I was quite worried you guys were not going to find a vocalist that could comfortably fill CJ's shoes. But after this... I think I might just preorder an album for the first time in my life.

[@briancarroll1412]

39 people must be deaf.....Love CJ his vocals are crazy, but Dave sure is bringing it. Can't wait for some new material to be dropped.

[@warguard2280]

🔥🤟🤟

[@hanlrr]

Dude this guy...this guY gOes cRAZY!!!

[@mxhcmusicpromotions]

Just so you know, Dave, was (maybe still is) in a band called Improvidence, who's one of the most underrated Deathcore bands in my opinion. Judging from this, he even sounds more monstrous in Improvidence than in SOTS.

[@skyguy-ku1xl]

MxHC Music Promotions thank you, been searching for a previous band

[@Marksman5147]

MxHC Music Promotions Its cuz hes not writing his own lines in this. Having seen him libe with SOTS I think this playthrough is weak for what he can actually do. Hes a monster.

[@tdogg1281]

Agree about Improvedience..They are so underrated. David is one of my fave vocalists.

[@nickicollis593]

I miss Cj, but this guy have dirty growls and screams. I love it! \m/

[@jessestewart8004]

dave definitely has the goods. i actually like his style and tone more for what you guys are doing.

[@privej6616]

Im just here to hype up for Friday 🤘🏼🔥 🐝

[@balintkurti8619]

Sad to say, but this guy is nothing against CJ.

[@jonnysimpson093]

That intro riff reminded me of cheyne stokes sooo much

[@ericc5347]

im not disappointed.

[@Metalheadmike1211]

The guy standing to my left in my picture must be proud of him 🤘

[@TheGKMinecraft]

You guys should re release The Disfigurement of Existence with him on vocals.

[@Yoghurt_UK]

Justin I don't think that would be a good idea. Certainly wouldn't be respectful to CJ as that is his mark on Signs of the Swarm and they more than likely shall focus on a new chapter for the band.

[@bike4aday]

And 99 times better production because holy shit the production sucked haha

[@bike4aday]

Oh, sorry, I was thinking of Senseless Order.

[@blackcraft3465]

No.. Rather them work on a new album.

[@pants6361]

Why are they "not too fond of him" ?

[@tye2326]

Dope

[@bobballard3146]

Utterly sublime.

[@DWaltzz843]

This is wonderful

[@austinclark2875]

i like him alot

[@shitposterbryce3385]

Can anyone help me to be able to achieve vocals like this? Like, can anyone recommend any tutorials here on KZbin?

[@dannyssaenz6830]

Fucking amazing

[@lutpiardiansyah9512]

I love this song😁

[@elitegalaxy4042]

This guy is fucking sick

[@Nick-gv9un]

This guy is unreal, holy shit.

[@mufcmatt9556]

Took me a week of replaying this to realise it’s from 6 years ago. But yeah, a brutal service was done in this cover, damn. Flawless technique

[@karanborah6361]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@DecayerOG]

Who's here in 2022?

[@jancerny7831]

Why does this sound better than the actuall studio records from last album ?

[@orlandorodriguez8270]

So agree

[@bombowiecPL]

I love CJ but this guy is not a human too, real monster 😎

[@furiatzlasu5712]

Karol Bombowiec Krawczyk kurwa, Karol ty tutej

[@bombowiecPL]

Furiat Z Lasu eldoka typiarzu

[@LuisHernandez-zg6wo]

My favorite vocalist 🤘🏻

[@matin2825]

CJ>>>>>> This one here just doesn't sound good to me at all, doesn't do the original justice, more like a rip off.

[@mzim8037]

Amazing

[@darkchief1134]

I thought I’d be disappointed. Glad that thought is gone. He is great! SOTS is one of my fav bands I’m excited for the future

[@williamtilson711]

What happened to cj I’m sad he was so good don’t get me wrong this guy is fantastic

[@K_Smith213]

William he parted was with signs and joined Lorn Shore

[@MathiasManser]

very good replacement I have to say!

[@nmac3718]

I dont know man all this new shit is awful it all sounds the same it's just a sea of mud now trendy garbage with zero lasting power come on none of these bands will last

[@novoice9286]

wow CJ fucking left.....I like this guy tho

[@allhailthecore3136]

Think CJ sounded way better, but ofc I respect ur decision and wish u the best of luck going forth.

[@colorlessrainbowinvisibly2713]

❤❤

[@gerritbrock9467]

Yeah OK i'll miss CJ but holy shit these New vocals are absolutely sick too! Not as disgusting as CJ's but…fuck…the highs instantly killed me! Is there a Chance to See CJ somewhere else? Like another active Band? Oh yeah and you guys got a New vocalist so it's time for a New Album too ;)

[@pathetic_pisces728]

I don’t want to be too judgy, the lows are amazing just a tiny work on the highs, but over all , amazing

[@crazddogc1078]

Yup

[@balfazar3673]

Fook, that was noice. :O

[@svenmoller2664]

Sick af ❤

[@czortcharlie1303]

chester is resurrected xD

[@digitalmouse3314]

This is cool because we want to learn glad artists started doing this.

[@FernandoGarcia-xc5xy]

Reminds me of Travis Ryan a bit

[@sigvard9571]

SICK!

[@motionlessproductions2478]

Sad to see that the monster left but this he is a beast! Defiantly gon miss CJ tho

[@evias9943]

I love that you show us the skill of this guy before you release some new stuff

[@Napalem99]

he is like CJ s younger brother, sounds almost the same but a bit softer

[@guillermogil5838]

Este vocalista es muy bueno.❤ Te extrañaremos Cj Papito McCreery :'v 💔

[@UmcreeperOtaku]

CJ é foda, uma pena... Mas esse novo cara tbm destrói!

[@НазирРахимов-и3й]

Вы новый альбом когда выпустите