Vocalist and guitarist most famous for being the frontman of the American noise rock act A Place to Bury Strangers. He is also the founder of the effects pedal company Death By Audio.
He grew up in St. Peter, Minnesota and Fredericksburg, Virginia. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design before settling down in Brooklyn, New York.
He has created custom-made effects pedals for artists like Nine Inch Nails and U2.
His father was a math professor.
His band has toured with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, featuring guitarist Peter Hayes.