Dead Confederate

The Profile

Dead Confederate are an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, known for a blues- and Southern-infused psychedelic/alternative rock sound. Their debut album Wrecking Ball received strong praise in contemporary reviews.

Formed in Athens, Georgia; notable albums include Wrecking Ball and In the Marrow. The band's sound draws on classic rock and psychedelic influences and has been described as Southern- and blues-infused.

Alezmoskov's DeBaser review praises Dead Confederate's debut album Wrecking Ball, calling it a high-standard, repeatedly listenable work. The review highlights Southern- and blues-infused psychedelic rock with comparisons to Built To Spill, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Black Crowes. The opener "Heavy petting" is singled out as immediately hooking the listener.