Caninus (band) explained
| Caninus |
| Origin: | New York City, United States |
| Genre: | Deathgrind, grindcore |
| Years Active: | 1992–2011 |
| Label: | War Torn |
| Associated Acts: | Most Precious Blood |
| Past Members: | - Basil
- Budgie
- Buddy Bronson
- Justin Brannan
- Rachel Rosen
- Richard Christy
- Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz)
- Rocky Raccoon
- Thunder Hammer Attack
- L. Ron Howard
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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]
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
- Basil – vocals
- Budgie – vocals
- Buddy Bronson – bass
- Justin Brannan – guitar
- Rachel Rosen – guitar
- Richard Christy – drums
- Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz) – drums
- Rocky Raccoon – drums
- Thunder Hammer Attack – drums
- L. Ron Howard – drums
Discography
- Now the Animals Have a Voice, album (2004)
- Caninus/Hatebeak, split (2005)
- Cattle Decapitation/Caninus, split (2005)
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: For Those About To Squawk: Bands With Non-human Singers . https://web.archive.org/web/20060507203524/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1525305/20060302/index.jhtml . dead . May 7, 2006 . Mtv.com. June 5, 2007.
- Web site: Richard Christy - The Official Richard Christy Website. Richardchristy.com. 8 October 2020. 13 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110613080931/http://www.richardchristy.com/. dead.
- Web site: Neilstein. Vince. R.I.P. Basil, Caninus, 2001-2011. Metalsucks.net. 5 January 2011 . January 5, 2011.
- Web site: R.I.P. Budgie, pit bull and Caninus vocalistMetal Insider. Metalinsider.net. 3 January 2016 . 2016-01-11. en-US.
