The Lead composer for the Trance/Techno group Cleidoic, Yates went solo in 2004 and has been composing since under the name 'Death of 187'.
Yates has been composing electronic music for a little over 9 years now.
The music of Death of 187 has been featured in various indy videos and short films. Yates is currently working on establishing a contract with the clothing line 'Corruption' for use of music in their ads and stores.
Yates is currently looking for a label to publish his first CD.