Dead Poetic is a Christian hard rock band hailing from Dayton, Ohio. They are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records, plan to carry out the contract, and have performed at the Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, Illinois. Their third album, Vices was released Halloween of 2006. It features vocal contributions by Chino Moreno of the band Deftones. Their best-of album, titled The Finest was released on November 20, 2007. The Beginning Dead Poetic was first formed when members Zach Miles, Brandon Rike, and Chad Shellabarger were at the age of 13. Josh Shellabarger was currently 15. The band formed in their local Church, and each taught themselves. Their first show was at the three teenagers' Middle School's annual "Talent Show." 1997 - 2002 The band first garnered attention in the underground music scene following the release of their first full-length record Four Wall Blackmail, which was released by Tooth