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Leeno Dee is an Australian born bassist, singer and songwriter, best known for his major label acts Jerk, Candy Harlots and his current band Dept. of Gloom.

Early life

Dee was born in Sydney, Australia and was bitten by the music bug at the age of 8, when he heard British bands Slade and The Sweet. At 12, he began playing guitar and at 16 switched to bass, which became his main instrument.

Dept. of Gloom

Dee^[1] formed Dept. of Gloom^[2] in June 2016 with longtime cohort guitarist Phil Bowley and drummer AJ. In August 2016 the line-up was completed with former Genitorturers guitarist Bizz Tronix.

Following a string of shows, the band entered the studio in March/April 2018 to record their debut EP set for release in the second half of 2018.

Melody Black

In 2010 Dee formed Melody Black who released an album - Love Your Demons^[3] - on the RIOT label through Warner Music Group.

The album featured 9 songs all composed by Dee^[4] and received worldwide glowing reviews, including a 3.5/5 rating in Rolling Stone magazine.

In 2012 their cover of The Sweet's classic glam anthem Ballroom Blitz reached the number 1 position on iTunes Chart in Australia.

Melody Black^[5] also toured with various acts, including: Rose Tattoo and Misfits.

INK

In 2006 Dee became part of INK along with former Jerk members Charles Cilia and Jonathan Devoy. They released two critically acclaimed CDs: Lead...Or Follow and Black Water Reign and toured extensively, including runs with Deathstars, 69 Eyes and Skid Row (American band).

Jerk

In 2000 Dee was asked to join industrial metal band Jerk,^[6] recording and releasing their debut eponymous EP in 2001.

This led to the band being signed to a worldwide deal with Sony Music.^[7] In June, Dee visited Los Angeles where in addition to meeting with several music industry types he attended the Summer Party at Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills.

Jerk then recorded their debut major label album When Pure Is Defiled, which reached #31 on the ARIA Charts^[8] and spawned two number 1 Triple J singles I Hate People Like That and Just What You Need.

The album was produced in Sydney and Los Angeles with both Mark Opitz (INXS, AC/DC, Steelheart) and Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Guns N'Roses, Slayer, Depeche Mode) at Beavan's Blue Room Studios in L.A.

Jerk toured with Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, Insane Clown Posse, P.O.D. and Killing Joke, amongst others.

The band also made many TV appearances including MTV, rage, Channel V and others, in addition to a crowd stopping appearance at the ARIA Music Awards in 2003.

Candy Harlots

Dee's first pro band saw him become the third and final bassist in Candy Harlots.

Following a string of shows including tours with Divinyls, The Angels and AC/DC, and releasing 2 #1 and #2 alternative chart singles Red Hot Rocket and Danger, the band signed a deal with Virgin Records. Their album Five Wicked Ways #31 National ARIA Charts was produced by Peter Blyton (Choirboys). Dee then flew to L.A. for three weeks to oversee the mix sessions with Jeff Hendrickson (Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Vain). The album spawned two hit singles: The Lady Shakes (#17 ARIA) and Sister's Crazy (#20 ARIA).

Equipment/Endorsement

Dee currently plays Rickenbacker 4003S/4000 basses, Tech 21VTB 1969 amplifiers, Markbass CL410 CABS, Korg Pitch-black Rack Tuner Pro, Line 6 (company) Relay G50 Wireless System, GHS (strings).

Previous endorsement include Ashdown amps UK, Markbass amps Italy and RotoSound strings UK.

References

1. ^{{cite news| author =Scott Adams| title =Metal Origins: Leeno Dee| quote =I wanted to live and breathe hard rock and metal, I wanted to play it, sing it and live it. I’ve continued to love, play and live it- in all its forms since then.| newspaper =| date =26 May 2016| pages =| url =http://www.sentineldaily.com.au/metal-origins-leeno-dee/| accessdate = 21 April 2018}}
2. ^{{cite news| author =Sentinel Daily| title =Dept. of Gloom: New Video released| quote =A firey twin guitar assault, driven supercharged bass and drums against a shimmering backdrop of electro synths, topped off with three distinctive lead vocalists… Dept. Of Gloom hearken back to a time when bands were rockstars and rockstars were heroes!| newspaper =| date =2 June 2017| pages =| url =http://www.sentineldaily.com.au/dept-gloom-new-video-released-live-debut-announced/| accessdate = 21 April 2018}}
3. ^{{cite news| author =Troy Culpan| title =Leeno Dee of Melody Black| quote = We caught up once again with primary songwriter, bass player and stalwart in the rock world of Australia, Leeno Dee| newspaper = May the Rock Be with You| date = 12 March 2012| pages =| url =http://maytherockbewithyou.com/mtrbwy/2012/03/leeno-dee-of-melody-black/| accessdate = 21 April 2018 }}
4. ^{{cite news| author =Denis Gray| title = Australian Rock Show: Episode 7 - Leeno Dee| quote = ...Dee has been plugging his loud, thunderous bass into the Australian music scene for some time| newspaper =| date = 19 February 2015| pages =| url =http://australianrockshow.libsyn.com/australian-rock-show-episode-7-leeno-dee-interview| accessdate = 21 April 2018}}
5. ^{{cite news| author = Denis Gray| title = Rockbrat Chat: The Leeno Dee Interview| quote =...JERK was definitely something I was and still am proud to have done. We made a great album, and I guess doing shows with Insane Clown Posse, Killing Joke and Marilyn Manson are highlights. Being guests at Ozzfest was a highlight and also doing the red carpet at the ARIAs.| newspaper =| date =3 August 2010| pages =| url =https://rockbrat.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/rockbrat-chat-the-leeno-dee-interview/| accessdate = }}
6. ^{{cite news| author =Australian Gothic Industrial Music| title = Jerk: Industrial-Metal band from Sydney| quote = Formed in Sydney 2000, JERK were an explosive and intense Industrial-Metal Heavy Rock band.| newspaper =| date = 2015| pages =| url =http://www.australiangothicindustrialmusic.com/bands/jerk-band-music-songs-videos.html| accessdate = 21 April 2018}}
7. ^{{cite news| author =Dino Scatena| title =How to spot the next big thing| quote = Sony's metal act Jerk drops by to show off the band's new video.| newspaper =Sydney Morning Herald| date =20 September 2003| pages =| url =https://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/19/1063625206025.html| accessdate = }}
8. ^{{cite web | date = 25 November 2002 | archiveurl = http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20030107-0000/Issue665.pdf | title = The ARIA Report | format = PDF | publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) | issue = 665 | pages = 2, 4, 7, 16 | url = http://www.aria.com.au/pages/documents/issue665.pdf | archivedate = 7 January 2003 | accessdate = 15 November 2015 }}