Joe Cotela

Joe Cotela is a lead vocalist and songwriter, known for his work with the nu-metal band DED, bringing rock, alternative, and metal influences to a broad audience. After co-founding the nu-metal band DED in 2016 alongside percussionist Matthew Reinhard, and former Greeley Estates members David Ludlow and Kyle Koelsch, lead vocalist and songwriter Joe Cotela quickly made a significant impact in the rock and metal scene. The band released their debut track ‘FMFY’ in December 2016, produced by John Feldmann, followed by their first radio single ‘Anti-Everything’ in February 2017, which premiered on Sirius XM Octane. By May 2017, ‘Anti-Everything’ climbed to No.

The band also performed at a multitude of major festivals including Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range, Aftershock Festival, Rocklahoma, Chicago Open Air, and Louder Than Life. That same year, DED performed at the Loudwire Awards Kickoff Party and received a nomination for Best New Artist. In 2018, Cotela continued his rigorous touring schedule with DED, sharing stages with In This Moment, New Years Day, and P.O.D., and later with Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Thousand Below, and A War Within. DED also made an appearance at Shiprocked in 2018, solidifying their presence on the festival circuit.

As the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for DED, Cotela’s work reflects a sustained dedication to the evolution of rock, alternative, and metal influences, continuously collaborating within the music industry to deliver impactful music to a broad audience.