Dead Elvis was formed by Maxim Ovchinnikov in January 2016, releasing their debut album "Through the Curtains of Days" in the summer of the same year. Their first performance took place on March 30, 2017, at a festival in St. Petersburg organized by Oleg Garkusha, the frontman of the band Auktyon. Dead Elvis' style blends meditative live music at the intersection of rock and trip-hop, featuring dense recitation and emotional singing infused with instrumental improvisation, challenging easy categorization and aiming for a broader musical expression.

With four full-length albums, music videos airing on the channel "2x2," and appearances at various festivals in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Dead Elvis continues to deepen and evolve their original sound. The band's lineup includes Maxim Ovchinnikov on vocals, guitar, and samples, Andrey Kostikov on bass, and Valery Lyakhin on drums, showcasing their diverse musical talents in solo concerts across Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Orel.