Deadfall

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nglish thrash metal band Deadfall picked up where guitarist Mike Thompson's former band Polaris had ceased. Deadfall were among a collection of new fast rising thrash metal bands hailing from the UK as part of the 'new wave' of UK thrash metal which included acts such as Headless Cross, Pitiful Reign and Evile.

Originally featuring the membership of Jimmi Mansell (bass), Pete Mather (drums), Mike Thompson (guitars/vocals), Dave Turner (guitars) and Ryan Ashley later on guitars, Deadfall released three recordings, Ordeal By Fire EP (2005), Fatal Deterrent (2006) and Vicious Vendetta (2006). Although these recording are often considered as demos because of their low production numbers and independent release status, they were completed albums nonetheless.

In March 2007, Deadfall officially split to pursue various side projects, with Mather and Thompson appearing in the neo-thrash band Cynapse, and Mansell playing bass guitar for traditional thrash metal act Territory. However, following a successful one-off show at Junktion 7 and increased fan pressure, the band officially reformed in August 2007, and were in the process of finalizing new songs and come-back tour, but split up again soon after.