Caninus (band)

Caninus
OriginNew York City, United States
GenresDeathgrind, grindcore
Years active1992–2011
LabelsWar Torn
Past members
  • Basil
  • Budgie
  • Buddy Bronson
  • Justin Brannan
  • Rachel Rosen
  • Richard Christy
  • Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz)
  • Rocky Raccoon
  • Thunder Hammer Attack
  • L. Ron Howard

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]

  1. ^ "For Those About To Squawk: Bands With Non-human Singers". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2006. Retrieved June 5, 2007.
  2. ^ "Richard Christy - The Official Richard Christy Website". Richardchristy.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. ^ Neilstein, Vince (5 January 2011). "R.I.P. Basil, Caninus, 2001-2011". Metalsucks.net. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "R.I.P. Budgie, pit bull and Caninus vocalistMetal Insider". Metalinsider.net. 3 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-11.