Damond Jiniya | |
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.jpg) Damond Jiniya 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Damond Micheal Jiniya |
| Born | December 16, 1974 Palm Springs, California, United States |
| Origin | Palm Springs, USA |
| Genres | Literature, Music |
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| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Website | http://www.earthstonespirit.com |
Damond Jiniya is an American vocalist, lyricist and author.[1][2] He was born December 16, 1974, in Palm Springs, California. His most notable talent is a 7.5 octave vocal range. He also plays 5 musical instruments. He briefly fronted the progressive metal band Savatage. Damond achieved international notoriety in 1996 with his electro-metal band Diet of Worms. Critically, he was acclaimed as a pioneer in early the early emo sound. He recorded with Lover of Sin (Christian Death) in 2005. Damond has performed at festivals such as Wacken Open Air (DE), Graspop (BE), "Gods of Metal (IT) and the Dracfest UK. He has been featured worldwide in publications such as NME (U.K), Metal Edge (U.S.A), Rock Hard (DE), Metal Maniacs (U.S.A), Aardschok (NL) and most recently Roadie Crew (Brazil). Damond began his 20+ year career as the touring lighting director for, Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Monster Magnet and more.
In early 2022 Damond published 2 full literary books. "Wandering Poems for Dreamers" and "Amerikan Family Ultra". 2024 will see Damond's 14th international music release "Pure".
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006-11-20). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. ISBN 9780195313734.
- ^ Berelian, Essi (2005). The Rough Guide to Heavy Metal. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843534150.