Denizen formed in south of France between Montpellier and Sète in 2003. After a first demo/EP and a first demo/album, 'Far From Common Strategy' (2006) issued on the label Prototype Records, the group participates in a split tribute to Black Sabbath with the bands Illtemper and Stuntman.
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Denizen then appears on a compilation produced in collaboration by Prototype Records and the Temple of Noise fanzine which found among other Tantrum, Basement, Marvin or Year Of No Light. A second album, 'Snatches Into Uproar' was released in 2009, still on Prototype Records. Denizen begins to move towards a more rock groove with Sludge and Stoner influences.
'Whispering Wild Stories' is the third album by Denizen, out in 2011. Classic Rock influences are even more assertive : a 70's typed riffing, the wah-wah and a more melodic singing. The group incorporates a standard of Rock'n'Roll, Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream.
In 2013, 'Whispering Wild Stories' is re-released by english label Stargun Music (Enos, Sada...). Artwork was made by Jimbob Isaac, singer / guitarist of HARK.
Denizen played in 2013 many shows in France with bands like Steak or Black Rainbows and toured in Spain and Portugal.
'Troubled Waters' is the new album of Denizen, recorded during year 2014. Although you can feel a more melodic Heavy Rock feeling with Blues influences, the band’s main concern is focused on the riff.
As on the previous albums, the mastering is entrusted to Nick Zampiello and Rob Gonella, which have long proven themselves with groups such as Keelhaul, Converge, Scissorfight to name a few.
Artwork was realised by Brice Cossu, famous french comic book designer.