Caninus (band)

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Caninus
Origin New York City, United States
Genres Deathgrind, grindcore
Years active2003–2011
LabelsWar Torn
Past members
  • Basil
  • Budgie
  • Buddy Bronson
  • Justin Brannan
  • Rachel Rosen
  • Richard Christy
  • Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz)
  • Rocky Raccoon
  • Thunder Hammer Attack
  • L. Ron Howard

Caninus was an American deathgrind band formed as a side project by Most Precious Blood guitarist Justin Brannan, Rachel Rosen, drummer Colin Thundercurry and two female pitbull terriers, Budgie and Basil. [1] They were signed to War Torn Records and had three releases, including a split with Hatebeak and a 7" split with death metal band Cattle Decapitation. In 2008, Richard Christy played the drums on an unknown number of songs for Caninus. [2]

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On January 5, 2011, Basil, one of Caninus's pitbulls, died. Basil had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was euthanized. [3] The band has ended because of the dog's death. Vocalist Budgie also died in early 2016. [4]

Past members

Discography

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