The Dillinger Escape Plan

The Dillinger Escape Plan (DEP) is an American metalcore and mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. Formed in 1997, their musical style is modern and incorporates jazz and progressive metal elements. The band's name (literally 'The Dillinger Escape Plan') refers to American gangster John Dillinger. They are renowned for both their music, characterized by often complex rhythmic structures, exacerbated violence and very fast tempos, and the intensity of their live performances. Their influences include notably Refused, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson, as well as Black Flag and Cynic.

Opening acts on major tours (Slayer and System of a Down, notably), and especially the 2002 release of an EP in collaboration with Mike Patton, allowed them to gain notoriety. DEP was also a source of inspiration for many bands such as Sikth, Psyopus, and Ion Dissonance. The band ended its career after a sixth and final album in 2017.