Meet the real Lil Wayne: WBR bets on Stardeath and White Dwarfs

Hard-core Flaming Lips followers are likely already aware that Dennis Coyne, the nephew of Wayne Coyne, has a band called Stardeath and White Dwarfs. Starting next year, even casual fans of the Lips will have more opportunities to hear the Oklahoma City-based quartet -- a band that actually sounds a lot like the Lips did in the early-'90s (think the heavier, guitar-orientated "In a Priest Driven Ambulance"). Stardeath has officially finalized a record deal with Warner Bros. 

While the Lips are nearing the end of their contract with WBR, Stardeath signed a multi-album deal earlier this year. Before signing them, WBR helped fund some demos in 2007. A push from the label will likely come as early as spring.

The band’s A&R representative, Rachel Howard, says Stardeath’s debut will feature all new material, noting that none of the tunes currently appearing on the group’s MySpace page will be on the record. It is expected to be out by summer 2009.

Bonus fun facts:  Stardeath, who have been together since 2004, serve as the Flaming Lips’ road crew when they are not recording or touring. The band has also opened up for the Lips on several occasions.

-- Charlie Amter

Photo: Even French

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[theduke]

Stardeath SLAYS live! They learned showmanship from the Lips, that's for sure. ONE TO WATCH!!!!