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The Dillinger Escape Plan

Metalcore / Mathcore / Hardcore Punk·Music·established·United States
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WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
955
YT SUBS
17K
SOCIAL
107K
CHAMPIONS
0

The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American metalcore band formed in Morris Plains, New Jersey in March 1997, known for its extreme, technical style rooted in hardcore punk. Founded by Ben Weinman and Dimitri Minakakis, the band underwent multiple lineup changes over the years, with Weinman serving as the sole constant member and primary songwriter. Greg Puciato later became known as the band's lead vocalist during its later era.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (11)▼
  • •Signed to major labels including Sumerian Records and Epitaph Records
  • •Signed to Sumerian Records (2012) via their own Party Smasher Inc. imprint
  • •Referenced as a milestone/touchstone act for underground mathcore discovery
  • •Maintained two distinct vocalist eras (Minakakis and Puciato) while remaining a singular, continuous band entity
  • •Pioneered the mathcore genre with 'Calculating Infinity'
  • •Widely regarded as highly influential in the mathcore/metal scene
  • •Sustained influential career from 1997 through band's later years, including a 2024 reunion with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis
  • •Ben Weinman established Party Smasher Inc., a DIY-focused startup
WHAT FANS SAY (10)▼

“will you be the dillinger to my escape plan”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“It's what you wanted to feeeel, it's what you're dying to feeeel...”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Hahah cuz of you I went there... and btw, figured I put here my 1st shout 10 years ago, but I started listening to them before having this account... hahah crazy... and that MySpace era... feels as if it were in a different life.”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Riggity riggity roo ahh band”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“the arguments from like 20 years ago at page 124 are hilarious”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Who won actually, DEP or COB?”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)▼
Q:Is The Dillinger Escape Plan underrated?

The Dillinger Escape Plan has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including signed to major labels including sumerian records and epitaph records.

Q:What genre is The Dillinger Escape Plan?

The Dillinger Escape Plan works in Metalcore / Mathcore / Hardcore Punk originating from United States (Morris Plains, New Jersey). As a music artist at the "established" level, The Dillinger Escape Plan has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Metalcore scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Dillinger Escape Plan have?

The Dillinger Escape Plan has approximately 955 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 17K YouTube subscribers and approximately 107K combined social media followers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Dillinger Escape Plan?

Fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan often also enjoy Every Time I Die, Cave In, Botch, Norma Jean, The Chariot. These artists share common ground in the Metalcore space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Dillinger Escape Plan's approach to metalcore / mathcore / hardcore punk, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Dillinger Escape Plan more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, The Dillinger Escape Plan's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 955 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.