…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead is an art rock band best known for its heavy yet anthemic music, frequently compared to bands such as Sonic Youth, The Who and Unwound. According to the band's website, their name is taken from an ancient Mayan ritual chant which shows a striking similarity to an ancient Egyptian chantblank">http://web.archive.org/web/20051124043626/www.trailofdead.com/why/ (see also Pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact). However, this explanation is said to be merely an ongoing joke http://www.openingbands.com/printerfriendly.race?ID=629. The chief creative elements of the band are _Jason Reece and Conrad Keely. The two switch between drumming and lead vocals and guitar, both on their records and during their shows. (On some songs, former bass player Neil Busch sang lead vocals).
