Irony Is a Dead Scene

Irony Is a Dead Scene is the third EP by American metalcore band, The Dillinger Escape Plan. It was recorded with Mike Patton and released on August 27, 2002, through Epitaph and Buddyhead Records.

Background
Following the departure of the band's original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis, the temporary plan to record with Patton was in place before a permanent replacement vocalist had been found, yet by the time Patton had recorded vocals and the EP was released, the band had been touring with new vocalist Greg Puciato for nearly a year.

Reception
Irony Is a Dead Scene was generally reviewed well, and Patton's contributions to the band's sound was considered a successful experiment. Bradley Torreano of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, saying, "Despite the ridiculously high expectations from both artists' fan bases, Irony Is a Dead Scene is a brilliant collaboration between the two."

Personnel
The Dillinger Escape Plan
 * Ben Weinman – lead guitar, keyboards, production
 * Brian Benoit – rhythm guitar
 * Liam Wilson – bass
 * Adam Doll – keyboards, samples
 * Chris Pennie – drums, percussion, keyboards, production

Guest musician
 * Mike Patton – vocals, sampler, percussion, production

Production
 * Chris Badami – engineering
 * Steve Evetts – mixing
 * Alan Douches – mastering
 * Nick Pritchard – design