Denis Stoff facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Denis Shaforostov
Shaforostov with Asking Alexandria at Rock am Ring 2015
Background information
Native name	Денис Шафоростов
Birth name	Denis Olexandrovych Shaforostov
Born	(1992-05-04) 4 May 1992 (age 33) Khartsyzk, Ukraine
Genres	Metalcore post-hardcore electronicore hard rock alternative rock hip hop
Occupation(s)	Singer musician songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	2010–present

Denis Olexandrovych Shaforostov (born May 4, 1992), also known as Denis Stoff, is a talented musician from Ukraine. He is known for his singing and guitar playing. Denis first became well-known as a guitarist and singer for the metalcore band Make Me Famous. He also sang for the English rock band Asking Alexandria for about a year and a half. Currently, he is the lead singer for the band Drag Me Out.

Denis started his music journey on his YouTube channel called "above92." There, he shared videos of himself singing and playing guitar covers of his favorite songs. This helped him connect with other musicians and eventually form bands.

Denis Shaforostov's Music Journey

Early Projects: Cat!Cow!MilkyWay! and Origami

Denis began exploring electronic music with a short-term project called Cat!Cow!MilkyWay!. He also played guitar in a Russian band named Origami, which played a style of music called post-hardcore/emo. These early experiences helped him learn and grow as a musician.

Forming Make Me Famous (2010–2012)

Denis's first big music project was helping to create the metalcore band Make Me Famous in 2010. He formed the band with Serj Kravchenko, Sergei Hohlov, Dusty Boles, and Igor Yestrebov. The band became popular thanks to videos shared on YouTube, where Denis had already built a following.

In March 2012, Make Me Famous released their first album, "It's Now or Never." This album did very well, even reaching number 151 on the US top 200 music charts. Later in 2012, Denis decided to leave the band. Make Me Famous then announced they would break up after their last tour, which happened in early 2013.

Starting Down & Dirty (2012–2015)

After Make Me Famous broke up, Denis quickly started a new band called Down & Dirty. This band also signed with Sumerian Records, the same record label as his previous band. In December 2013, they released their first song and music video, "Move It." They followed up with another song and video, "I Will Never Lose My Way," in December 2014. Denis later announced he would be joining Asking Alexandria, and Down & Dirty confirmed he was no longer with them. Down & Dirty continued with a new singer.

Singing for Asking Alexandria (2015–2016)

Denis Stoff performing live with Asking Alexandria at Rock am Ring in 2015

On May 26, 2015, Denis was officially announced as the new lead singer for Asking Alexandria. They released their first song together, "I Won't Give In," the very next day. Many fans had guessed Denis would join because his previous band, Make Me Famous, had a similar sound to Asking Alexandria. Also, both bands were on the same record label, which made the change easier.

When asked about choosing Denis, band member Ben Bruce said it "had to be Denis" because of his amazing singing skills. Denis himself said he wouldn't try to be like the previous singer, as he is a completely different person.

In October 2016, Ben Bruce announced that Denis had left the band. Denis later explained that he needed to focus on his family in Ukraine, which was going through a difficult time. This meant he had to stop touring and be with his family.

Leading Drag Me Out (2017–Present)

On September 27, 2017, Denis shared exciting news on Twitter: "New album and new band... so worth every minute of the work and da wait we've already invested in this. Be ready for something new and FRESH."

Denis and his new band, Drag Me Out, released their first song, "I'm Sorry," on January 15, 2019. They also released a music video for it. On February 1, 2019, the band surprised everyone by releasing their first album, Pressure.

Later, Drag Me Out released a new song called "The Watch of the Buried" on October 30, 2020. There was a misunderstanding about the artwork used for this song. Denis explained that the artwork was bought from someone else, and he promised to talk with the original artist to make things right. The lyric video for the song was taken down, and the artwork was removed from music stores. The song was later put back online without the artwork.

Denis has said that these issues will not stop Drag Me Out from releasing their next album. He mentioned that the new album would be released in two parts. One part would go back to their metalcore roots, and the other part would be more experimental. Drag Me Out released their album Demons Away on August 26, 2022. This album is said to be part of a three-part story. It features not only Denis's vocals but also the bassist Kir Medvedev.

Solo Project: STOFF (2020–Present)

In 2018, Denis announced he would also have a solo music project under the name "STOFF." His first solo song, "Детка Покажи Язык" (Baby Show Me Your Tongue), was released on December 19, 2020. This song showed a new direction for him, moving from rock music to a more hip hop sound.

Denis has also shared that he is working on a new solo album that will include songs in both English and Russian. He has given fans sneak peeks of the music on Instagram.

In 2022, Denis also appeared as a guest singer on several other songs, including "Isn't Pretend" by LUURK, "1M Followers" by Space of Variations, and "Last Second Chance" by Kiss of Betrayal.

Denis Shaforostov's Music Releases

Denis Stoff discography

Releases
↙Studio albums	4
↙Extended plays	1
↙Singles	21

Albums

Singles

Collaborations

See also

In Spanish: Denis Shaforostov para niños