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Jason Charles Miller is an American musician, singer, and songwriter known for his solo career [1] as well as being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the industrial rock band Godhead. [2] He is a voice actor, appearing in various animation and video games. He is also part of the duo The Deadly Grind, [3] and the duo RezoDrone; which has rose to fame for being featured in the acclaimed videogame Cyberpunk 2077 . [4] He has released solo albums in the country music, southern rock, and Americana genres.
In 1977, at the age of 5, Miller moved with his family to Clifton, Virginia where he would spend the remainder of his youth. [5] Miller began singing opera music and playing the guitar while young, and began performing when he was six. [5] He has three stepbrothers and one stepsister.
Miller is the frontman and founder of the industrial rock band Godhead which was the only band signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. [5] Under Posthuman Records, Godhead released their fourth studio album 2000 Years of Human Error , which has sold over 100,000 copies in the United States. While a member of Godhead, Miller toured the world alongside acts like Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Disturbed, GWAR, Slipknot, Rammstein, Linkin Park, and Jonathan Davis of Korn. [5] In 2002, Godhead's song "Penetrate" was re-released as a part of the Queen of the Damned soundtrack under Warner Music Group. [2] The song earned Miller a Gold record. The band has sold over 250,000 albums worldwide. [6]
In 2004, Miller collaborated with Ben Moody and Jason Jones of Drowning Pool for the song "The End Has Come", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film The Punisher . Miller has also appeared on multiple Cleopatra Records tribute albums along with Julian Beeston, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. Miller's music was featured in the pilot episode of Hung. He was asked by Bret Michaels to remix the Rock of Love theme song for the Poison frontman's Custom Built solo album.
After more than a decade as frontman of Godhead, Miller also began releasing music as a solo artist. On October 27, 2009, Miller released his first solo EP, Last to Go Home , under Count Mecha Music. [7] The EP has been his first official venturing into the country music genre. On October 10, 2011, Miller released his first solo album, entitled Uncountry . [7] Heavier than the previous EP, and featuring a full band, this album cemented his current status as southern rock artist. On July 3, 2012, a second full-length studio album followed, this time titled Natural Born Killer, under Count Mecha Music. [7] In May 2012, Miller released the single "Up to Me". [8] At that time, Miller's songwriting could also be heard on the WWE Smackdown theme song, "Hangman", which was recorded by (and co-written with) the rock band Rev Theory. In 2018, a third studio full-length came out, called In the Wasteland, published via Sony / Red Music [9] and featuring guest appearances by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album was then followed in 2021 with the double release From the Wreckage, collecting a series of previously unreleased tracks.
Throughout his career, Miller has been featured in magazines such as Rolling Stone , Billboard , Guitar World , and Inside Kung Fu . He has appeared on MTV, MTV2, Fuse TV, and VH1. [5]
Miller relocated to Los Angeles in 2001, where he owns a recording studio and works as a recording artist, writer and producer, voice-over artist and actor. Splitting time between Los Angeles and Nashville, his love for country and blues music has intensified, as has the influence of those that have defined his musical roots: Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company. His first single, "You Get What You Pay For", was featured in the HBO hit series True Blood , [5] and included appearances from Felicia Day and Greg Grunberg in its music video. [10] The Uncountry music video features guests such as Robert Picardo and Grant Imahara. [11]
As a voice actor, Miller has appeared in over 100 animated productions and video games. Some of his credits include work on World of Warcraft , Wonder Woman , Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex , Hellsing , Read or Die and the Nickelodeon Nicktoon Avatar: The Last Airbender . His film credits include Danny Roane: First Time Director , the 2008 remake of Day of the Dead and the Sci Fi Channel's Battle Planet. He worked on a cover album from the fighting game series Guilty Gear , titled Guilty Gear XX in N.Y. Vocal Edition, where he supplied vocals over the instrumentals to create a full vocal album. [12] In 2011, he lent his vocals to another cover album, this time for BlazBlue , the successive fighting game series to Guilty Gear , titles BlazBlue in L.A. Vocal Edition. He provided the voice of Robert Kendo in Capcom's video game Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles for the Wii. In 2011, he appeared in an episode of the web series The Guild . [13] His voice can be heard in the digital collectible card game by Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone . [5] Since 2017, he is part of the duo The Deadly Grind. [3]
In 2019, Miller was the co-lead singer for the song "Shadowbringers", the theme song for Final Fantasy XIV's third expansion of the same name; [14] [15] and then in 2020, he provided vocals for the game's song "To The Edge". [16] In 2021, Miller contributed vocals to Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion soundtrack for the track "Close in the Distance". [17] In December of 2022, Miller was invited to Tokyo by Square Enix composer Masayoshi Soken, to perform in a series of Final Fantasy themed concerts with the Eorzean Symphony Orchestra. Other events have been scheduled for Las Vegas and London throughout 2023. In 2025, Miller provided vocals for a new entrance theme composed by Soken for professional wrestler Kenny Omega. [18]
In 2021, Miller, along with Dylan Wilks, composed 8 original songs released in the video game album Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: Bardic Inspiration Vol. 1. [19] Miller, an avid supporter of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons & Dragons, also appeared on several live-play streaming shows such as Critical Role and Sirens of the Realms, as well as the Amazon Prime series Starter Kit. [20]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source [21] |
1999 | Attack the Gas Station | Paint | ||
2000 | Boys Be | Yuuki Okizaki | ||
2001 | Read or Die | Obnoxious Pilot | [22] | |
Hellsing | Soldier X, various monsters | |||
2002 | Bakuto Sengen Daigunder | Linian | ||
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd Gig | Mihashi | |||
Daigunder | Linian, Reporter | |||
2003 | Texnolyze | Shinji | ||
Read or Die | Eliot, Stephen | |||
Mermaid Forest | Sakagami Pirate | |||
Samurai Resurrection | Senpachi | |||
2004 | DearS | Hironobu Nonaka | ||
Dead Leaves | 777 | |||
Naoki Urasawa's Monster | Max Steindorf | |||
Paranoia Agent | Security Guard, Maromi fan | |||
Girls Bravo | Young Gangster | |||
2006 | Otogi Zoshi | Keibiishi | ||
Patlabor: The Movie | Hiromi Yamazaki, Yamadera | [22] | ||
Patlabor 2: The Movie | Hiromi Yamazaki | [22] | ||
Hellsing Ultimate | Policeman Simon (Ep. 1), Round Table Member 4 (Ep. 2), Wild Geese (Ep. 3) | [23] | ||
2007 | Higurashi When They Cry | Yoshiro Sonozaki | ||
Gun Sword | Kujyo, Zakota | |||
Ikki Tousen | Hannoh | |||
Rozen Maiden | Yamamoto, Enju | [22] | ||
2008 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Kousetsu Urabe | ||
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit | Jin | |||
Avatar: The Last Airbender | Scary Prisoner, Thug, Head Guard, Dai Li Agent | 6 episodes | ||
2009 | Wonder Woman | Thrax | Direct-to-video | [22] |
Ghost Slayers Ayashi | OVA – Teizan Mizawa | |||
Monster | Max Steindorf | |||
2010 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Doll Man, Black Condor | Episode: "Cry Freedom Fighters!" | [22] |
2011 | Yu Gi Oh! Zexal | Clockwork Shinigami, Iron Ai Ai | ||
2012 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica | Nakazawa, additional voices | ||
Aquarion Evol | Altair Pilot | |||
2013 | Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne | Sota Serizawa | ||
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital | Itaku | |||
One Piece | Berry Good | |||
Wolf Children | Radio News Announcer, additional voices | [22] | ||
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 | Fireman, Liquor Store Owner | |||
2014 | Attack on Titan | Gelgar [24] | ||
The Legend of Korra | The Sheriff | Episode: "Rebirth" | [25] [24] [22] | |
2015 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans | Aston / Gatt [24] | ||
Aldnoah.Zero | Mars Knight [24] | |||
2016 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans | Aston / Gatt [24] | ||
2017 | Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1 | Additional voices [24] | ||
Attack on Titan | Gelgar [24] | |||
2018 | Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution: Anemone | Ramon / Additional voices [24] | ||
Pop Team Epic | Shogo [24] | |||
2019 | The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened | Riki Nendo [24] | ||
2020 | DC Super Hero Girls | Ra's al Ghul (singing voice) | Episode: "#LeagueOfShadows" | [26] |
2021 | Edens Zero | Seth Anderson, Kenta | ||
2024 | The Grimm Variations | Mr. S | Episode 4: "The Elves and the Shoemaker" |
Video games | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source [21] |
2008 | World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King | Prince Valanar/Commander Stoutbeard/Thalorien Dawnseeker | ||
The Last Remnant | Various characters | [27] | ||
2009 | Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles | Robert Kendo | [22] | |
2010 | StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty | Officer #2 | ||
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes | Additional voices (warriors) | [28] | ||
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm | Hagrim Hopebreaker/Terrath the Steady | |||
Star Trek Online | Kal Dano | |||
2010–14 | Street Fighter series | Guy | English Dub Credited as J.C. Miller | [22] |
2011 | Diablo III | Radek the Fence/Bennoc | ||
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen | Kazama Samurai A, Kenobi Ninja | Credited as J.C. Miller | [29] | |
2012 | Guild Wars 2 | Ben Tenstrikes, Stefan Baruch, Seneschal Elam, Big Nose Ted | ||
2013 | Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | Raubahn Aldynn, Corguevias | Credited as J.C. Miller | [22] |
2014 | Hearthstone | Loot Hoarder, Bloodmage Thalnos, Acolyte of Pain, Druid of the Claw, Blood Knight | ||
2015 | Mobius Final Fantasy | Additional voices [24] | ||
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | Additional voices [24] | |||
Neverwinter: Underdark | Drizzt Do'Urden [24] | [25] [24] | ||
2016 | Mafia III | Additional Voices [24] | ||
World of Warcraft: Legion | High Commander Goodchilde / Thaedris Feathersong / Blacksmith Kyrie [24] | |||
2018 | The Andersen Accounts: Chapter One Collector's Edition | Bartender Mike / Van Driver [24] | ||
Onmyoji | Jikikaeru / Hangan [24] | |||
2019 | Shenmue III | Su Zixiong / Han Yajie - Ring Announcer / Additional Cast [21] | ||
Dreadful Tales: The Fire Within Collector's Edition | Barry [24] | |||
The Andersen Accounts: A Voice of Reason | Frederic [24] | |||
Citizens of Space | Captain / Chef / Banker [24] | |||
Days Gone | Additional voices [24] | |||
The Andersen Accounts: The Price of a Life Collector's Edition | Reynard / Policeman [24] | |||
Kingdom Hearts III | Additional voices [24] | |||
2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Additional voices [21] | ||
Max Gentlemen Sexy Business! | Sinterklaas [24] | |||
Phantasy Star Online 2 | Pietro, Sir Adam Sacrid, Lutz Cero Rey Cuento, Schreger Weyland | |||
2021 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Múspell | [21] | |
2022 | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | Barbas Dahd Geuse | [30] | |
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes | Additional voices | [31] |
Television and web series | ||
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Year | Film/Series | Role |
2002 | The Osbournes | Himself (uncredited) |
2005 | The Curse of El Charro | Dancing Albino |
2006 | Danny Roane: First Time Director | Charles Brown |
Hollywood Kills | Bartender | |
Backlash | Assassin | |
2007 | Everyday Joe | Joe |
2008 | Day of the Dead | Zombie (uncredited) |
2011 | The Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour | Travis |
The Guild | Jason Miller | |
2012 | My Gimpy Life | Teale's Friend |
2013 | LearningTown | Bartender |
2015 | House Hunting | Guitar Man [24] |
Muzzled the Musical | Tree [24] | |
Good Morning | Tattooed man [24] | |
2016 | Emil: Wait | Bartender [24] |
Future Girl | Biff [24] | |
Critical Role | Garthok [24] | |
2017 | Thrashtopia | Bunker Bot [24] |
Shield of Tomorrow | K'Dok [24] | |
Mothership | Guest [24] | |
2018 | Tempting Fate | Cont Dalca [24] |
L.A. by Night | Strikes a Chord [24] | |
2019 | Hell, California | Abel [24] |
Nobuo Uematsu is a Japanese composer and keyboardist best known for his contributions to the Final Fantasy video game series by Square Enix. A self-taught musician, he began playing the piano at the age of twelve, with English singer-songwriter Elton John as one of his biggest influences in pursuing a musical career.
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The music for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, a regular contributor to the music of the Final Fantasy series. Several other composers including Masayoshi Soken and Naoshi Mizuta contributed music for updates to the game. The music for the game's reboot, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, and subsequent expansions, is compiled of a collection of original and remixed songs by numerous composers, namely Uematsu, Soken, as well as others including guest composers such as Okabe of the NIER series. Soken was the sound director for both releases of the game. Music from both releases of the game has been released in several albums. A pair of mini-albums containing a handful of selected tracks from XIV, Final Fantasy XIV: Battle Tracks and Final Fantasy XIV: Field Tracks, were released by Square Enix in 2010 when XIV first launched. A soundtrack album titled Final Fantasy XIV - Eorzean Frontiers, containing most of the music that had been released by that point for XIV, was digitally released in 2012. A final soundtrack album for the original release of the game, Before Meteor: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack, was released in 2013 just before the launch of A Realm Reborn, and contains all of the music that was composed for XIV throughout its lifetime. The latest soundtrack album, Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack, was released in 2019. This album contains the music for the third expansion, Shadowbringers, and music from the previous expansion, Stormblood, that was added to the game via patches after the release of that expansion's soundtrack.
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Hildibrand Helidor Maximilian Manderville is a character in the 2013 video game Final Fantasy XIV. He was featured in the original version of the game as an "inspector extraordinaire" who could be found in inns to help others. He later appears in A Realm Reborn with a questline, which lead to him getting a questline in most expansions to Final Fantasy XIV down the line. The only exception to this was Shadowbringers, which director Naoki Yoshida noted was because he was in a rut. He eventually returned in Endwalker due to fan demand, being handled by a different staff member.
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