Joe Musten

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Joe Musten
Birth nameJoseph Stephen Musten
Born1983 (age 4041) [1]
Origin Kernersville, North Carolina
Genres Christian metal, metalcore, Christian hardcore, hardcore punk, post-grunge, indie rock, Christian rock, post-hardcore
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)drums, vocals
Years active1996–present

Joseph Stephen Musten [2] is an American musician who started his musical career in 1999. He formed Beloved, Advent, Your Son Is Dead, and Torn. In 2008, he joined the band The Almost after former drummer Kenny Bozich quit the band. Joe was featured in the December 2009 issue of DRUM Magazine alongside former bandmate Aaron Gillespie. He formed the band, Torn, and was featured on the self-titled debut album, but was un-credited. [3]

Contents

Personal life

He is cousins with his bandmate, Dusty Redmon. [4] Musten is married and has twins. [1]

Bands

Current

Former

Discography

Beloved

Advent

The Almost

Your Son Is Dead

Torn

Guest appearances

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