Death by Stereo (also referred to as D. B. S.) is a hardcore punk band formed in Orange County, California  circa 1996  by frontman Efrem Schulz. They are well known for their energetic performances and intricate guitar work. Their name can be attributed to the 1987 horror film The Lost Boys, for which Corey Haim speaks the line.

Death by Stereo has released five full-length studio albums and one live album. Their most recent studio album, entitled Death Is My Only Friend, was released on July 7th 2009 in the United States. They also have a DVD in the works.