Grey Daze

The Profile

Grey Daze is an American rock band from Phoenix, formed in 1993 by drummer Sean Dowdell and vocalist Chester Bennington. They released the 1990s albums Wake Me (1994) and ...No Sun Today (1997), later returning with posthumous re-recording projects Amends (2020) and The Phoenix (2022).

Origin: Phoenix, Arizona; founders: Sean Dowdell (drums) and Chester Bennington (vocals). Early lineup included guitarists Jason Barnes/Bobby Benish and bassist Mace Beyers. Style blends grunge/alternative rock with early nu metal elements. Notable later collaborators include members of Korn, Dave Navarro, and Richard Patrick on reworked material.

Grey Daze, Chester Bennington’s first band from Phoenix, blends grunge and alternative rock with early hints of nu metal. Reviews highlight the raw 1994 debut Wake Me and the posthumous rework The Phoenix. The project revisits 90s material with modern production and notable guest contributions. Overall sentiment is appreciative and reflective.