Michael Jason Crain (born February 22, 1974) is an American guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter best known as the guitarist of the bands Kill the Capulets, Retox, and Dead Cross. He has collaborated with Justin Pearson, Ryan Bergmann, Kevin Avery, Dave Lombardo, and Mike Patton among many others.
When Michael was 6 years old, he became fascinated with Kiss and their distinctive makeup and appearance. He began performing for his family, pretending to sing and play guitar. His father, a longtime drummer, bought Michael his first electric guitar once he turned 18. His father also introduced him to rock bands such as Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Robin Trower, and Jimi Hendrix. Michael was especially inspired by Van Halen's guitarist Edward Van Halen.
The Festival of Dead Deer is a post-punk band founded in 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. The current members are Michael Crain, Chris Hathwell (of Moving Units), and Dylan Gordon.
In 1996, they released their debut single titled The Festival of Dead Deer. This was followed by the 1999 release The Festival of Dead Deer/The Crimson Curse, produced by the independent label Three One G, founded by Justin Pearson. They also contributed to the compilation The Many Faces of Mental Illness (A Collection), released in 1998 by the Three One G label.[1][2]
Kill the Capulets
Kill the Capulets is a post-punk band founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The members are Michael Crain (vocalist and guitarist), Erick Anguiano, Keith Hendriksen, and Rockey Crane. In 2014, they released the album The Stranger, which was produced by the Three One G label.[3]
Retox
Retox emerged in Southern California, specifically in San Diego and Los Angeles, in late 2010. The band's music has been described as punk, post-punk, hardcore, metal, and power violence, and its lyrics are known for their political disdain, horror themes, and sarcasm.[4] The lineup includes Justin Pearson (of The Locust, Dead Cross, and Head Wound City), Michael Crain (Dead Cross, Festival of Dead Deer), Ryan Bergmann, and Kevin Avery (Planet B).[5][6][7][8][9]
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