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Alan Dubin is an American vocalist/singer most widely known for his role in drone metal band Khanate. [1] He is noted for his tortured and distinctive vocal approach. [2] Other bands he has been featured in include OLD and current band Gnaw.

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Dubin is also a professional film/video editor with many credits in TV commercials, shows, films, music videos and more.

Studio discography

Old

Khanate

Gnaw

A Taste For Decay

Deathstench

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20.SV

Second Rope

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References

  1. York, William. "Biography: Khanate". AllMusic . Retrieved 10 April 2010.
  2. Weingarten, Christopher R. (2004). Khanate. CMJ New Music Monthly. p. 1.