Pinchface

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Pinchface
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Pinchface speaking between songs at a Buckethead show at the Southgate House, in Newport, KY
Background information
Birth nameMichael Andrew Hakopian [1]
Also known asPinch Pinchy, Karl, Buns of Steel, Pincher
Genres Experimental rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Drummer and real estate agent
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1991–2011

Michael Andrew Hakopian, better known as Pinchface is the drummer of the Deli Creeps, Giant Robot II, and the Cornbugs. He has also appeared on numerous Buckethead albums, such as Population Override and Giant Robot (tracks "I Come In Peace" and "Star Wars"). He has also appeared on numerous occasions in Buckethead's Binge Clip Videos. In 2006 he toured the United States with Buckethead and Delray Brewer. He also works as a real estate agent according to his Facebook page. [2] [3]

Contents

Discography

With the Deli Creeps

With Buckethead

With Gorgone

With Cobra Strike

With Cornbugs

Videography

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