Greg Puciato
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Greg Puciato at the Picture on festival in Bildein, Austria, August 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gregory John Puciato |
| Born |
March 27, 1980 Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Mathcore, alternative metal, experimental metal, hardcore punk, digital hardcore, darkwave, synthpop, EDM |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, programming, keyboards |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Season of Mist, Party Smasher, Relapse, Epitaph |
| Associated acts | The Dillinger Escape Plan, Killer Be Killed, Spylacopa, The Black Queen, Error |
Gregory John "Greg" Puciato (born March 27, 1980) is the lead singer of the band The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Black Queen, and the supergroup Killer Be Killed. He is known for his reckless live performances, wide vocal range, and outspoken views, having caused controversy due to both performances and interviews. He joined The Dillinger Escape Plan in September 2001 and first performed with the group weeks later at the CMJ music conference in October 2001.
In a scenario mirroring that of young Henry Rollins & Black Flag, Puciato started out as a fan of the band in their earlier days. When the band split with their singer Dimitri Minakakis (due to him wanting to focus more on Graphic Arts/Design), they searched publicly for a new singer by releasing the instrumental version of the song "43% Burnt" (off of their debut album). Puciato sent in a tape with one version of him mimicking Dimitri Minakakis and one with his own take on the song. He was contacted shortly after by the band, auditioned in person, and was subsequently asked to join. Coincidentally, the band's first release with Puciato was for a Black Flag tribute compilation, where they covered Damaged I and II.
In the December 2007 issue of Revolver Puciato was voted one of the "37 greatest metal frontmen" of all time. In 2013 he was named number one by MetalSucks in their listing of "top 25 modern metal frontmen".
Puciato also sang all of the vocals on the five-song, self-titled EP of Electro-Punk-Hardcore band Error (founded by Atticus Ross and Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion). However his position could only be considered temporary studio work, since the band never played any concerts. Rumors spread later on, indicating Error was looking for a permanent singer.
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