Death plays a range of music including instrumentals, rock, and alt-country. The band uses cello (with an electric cello for live shows) to create a gothic sound with occasional Western references. The band often arranges themes such as whiskey and the Devil into concept albums. For example, the band's second album, Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?, describes a story in which the Devil wages war against a small village in Mexico. Members Current Adam Turla – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (2000–present) Sarah Balliet – cello, keyboards (2000–present) Dagan Thogerson – drums, percussion (2007–present) David Fountain – piano, percussion, mandolin, banjo, lap steel, trumpet, accordion, backing vocals (2013–present) Tyler Morse – bass, backing vocals (2016–present) Emma Tiemann – violin (2020–present) Former Vincent Edwards – keyboards (2000–2004, 2008, 2014) Alex Schrodt – drums, percussion (2000–2007) Scott Brackett – keyboards, accordion, cornet, theremin, mandolin, backing vocals (2011–2013) Matt Armstrong – bass (2000–2016) Timeline Discography Studio albums EPs Singles Boy Decide (2006) b-sides: Boy Decide (Alternate), One More Notch (acoustic) Brother (2007) b-sides: Moon is Up, Brother (Live), Don't Cry (Guns N' Roses cover, on 7") Sometimes the Line Walks You (2007) b-sides: Dynamite Mine (Demo), Bang Bang (Sonny Bono cover), American Carny Theme References External links Murder By Death's official website Brother artist commentary at roxwel.com Interview feature about Murder By Death's Finch soundtrack at InDigest Magazine Interview about Murder By Death's 2012 music at Frontier Psychiatrist Gothic country groups Indie rock musical groups from Indiana Musical groups established in 2000 Musical quintets Vagrant Records artists Bloomington, Indiana Bloodshot Records artists