The Death Pretzels

Who are the Death Pretzels?

The Death Pretzels are Buffalo’s only Emily Brontë inspired prog rock band (that we know of…) The brainchild of Amanda Besl, this conceptual band first appeared in Besl’s debut film Transit of Venus.

FAQs

Where does your band name come from?

The Death Pretzels name originated from the combining of two ideas: an emphasis on mortality in Brontë’s writing and the existence of an astronomical phenomena of binary stars that looks very much like a pretzel.

Who are the band members?

Currently the band consists of:

Nigel Bunnyman on lead vocals

Augusta Almeda doing pretty much everything else

Snyder Mark: roadie extraordinaire

What’s up with that creepy rabbit head?

Salty, a blue/green rabbit is the band’s logo. Perhaps it is Nigel trying to be edgy.

What do fans call themselves?

Devoted fans refer to themselves as “Saltheads.”

Where can I hear your music and get some merch?

Limited edition merch including a special artist’s book “album” are available at The Raft of Sanity gallery starting September 16th 2022

What’s next for the band?

Hear a new track from The Death Pretzels in Besl’s art installation “The Harvest” at PLAY/GROUND 2022 at Buffalo RiverWorks.

How can I follow this conceptual band?

Follow them on their Instagram @thedeathpretzels