John D. Cronise | |
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 Cronise performing with The Sword in 2013. | |
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| Also known as | J.D. Cronise |
| Born | Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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John D. Cronise, also credited as J.D. Cronise, is an American heavy metal musician and record producer. Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, he is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter and former producer for Austin, Texas-based band the Sword, which he co-founded in 2003. Prior to the formation of The Sword, he also performed in the bands Those Peabodys and Ultimate Dragons, the latter of which also featured original the Sword drummer Trivett Wingo.