Dead Poetic is a rock band from Dayton, Ohio. The band is often classified as a Christian rock band due to their affiliation with Tooth and Nail Records. They are currently signed to Tooth & Nail, plan to carry out the contract, and have performed at the Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, Illinois. Their third album, Vices was released Halloween of 2006. It features vocal contributions by Chino Moreno of the band Deftones. Their best-of album, The Finest, was released on November 20, 2007. The band currently plans to record another album. Dead Poetic was first formed when members Zach Miles, Brandon Rike, and Chad Shellabarger were at the age of 13. Josh Shellabarger was then 15. The band formed in their local Church, and each taught themselves. Their first show was at the three teenagers' Middle School's annual "Talent Show."