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KidCrusher is an Australian rapper, actor, composer, guitarist and record producer from Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 2005, KidCrusher performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as Horrorcore and Rap metal. He has nationally toured with Tech N9ne, ICP, Hopsin, Xzibit, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and hosted the release party for Grand Theft Auto V in Adelaide for EB Games and more. In addition, KC has collaborated with Insane Clown Posse's record label Psychopathic Records for their compilation album Tunnel Runners which debuted on the Billboard Rap Charts at #21.

He is also well known by his feature on the Television show Law & Order as the Axis Of Death, loosely based on the Farmville murders which sparked controversy worldwide towards the horrorcore community as the killer Richard Samuel McCroskey was a fan of KidCrusher in real life. His music and others in the genre, were a spotlight of blame towards the incident as a potential influence.

In addition to film, he composed Film score's for the Australian feature films From Parts Unknown: Fight Like a Girl and Sheborg Massacre directed by Daniel Armstrong and distributed by Monster Pictures.

He is also the lead vocalist and producer for the metal bands KcaveMen and Rectal Birth.

History

Born and raised in South Australia, KidCrusher began making rap music in 1996 with influences from Spice 1, Gravediggaz and most notable the Tales from the Hood (soundtrack) as a key to begin his horrorcore venture, recording on cassettes and self producing.

In 1999 he formed his first metal band "Rectal Birth" the group performed live but never released an album due to the lack of commitment from the other members, It wasn't until he discovered Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid in which he developed his clown persona as KidCrusher. His first single "A Dirty Fuckin Murder" was released online with a self made music video which gained over 300,000 views online YouTube and developed a cult following, this pushed him to record and release his first studio album "Tormented Mutation" in 2006 and focus on a solo career.

KidCrusher_-_In_Your_Nightmares_(Music_Video)_Australian_Horrorcore — KidCrusher - In Your Nightmares (Music Video) Australian Horrorcore

In 2007, KidCrusher built his own home studio and recorded his best selling album to date "Cannibal Clown" which featured the single "Meet The Monstors" a music video for the single was produced by Melbourne based film studio Strongman Pictures inside Australia's most notorious Aradale Mental Hospital. The event lured Fangoria Magazine to the set which was reviewed the production and the video has since been a highlight reel for his work.

In 2008, KidCrusher was booked to perform at the Gathering of the Juggalos in the United States but was deported and banned upon arrival for a previous Conviction he had in the past, which has been causing issues attempting to return since.

In 2010, Todd Hansen of The Berzerker joined with KidCrusher on a metal project called "KcaveMen", they released a full length album entitled "Gondwanaland" and toured 6 dates around Australia with Headkase. The band went on hiatus since but have been hinting at a return. KidCrusher then returned to his first band "Rectal Birth" for a self produced solo album called "The Nothing" released in 2012, focused on Industrial Metal.

In 2014 his album "Metal Murder 3D" was nominated and won "Metal album of the year" at Faygoluvers Heaven. The album featured a short film "Alice In Zombieland" which had a short run in theaters around Australia. in 2015, a 10 year anniversary music video was released in celebration of his first single "A Dirty Fuckin Murder" entitled "Back To The KidCrusher" in which he themed to his favorite movie Back to the Future and featured a DeLorean time machine he used to travel back in time to remix his original song heavier. He went on to compose the Musical score for two feature films by Strongman Pictures in 2016.

He has released 13 studio albums to date independently and has announced two new albums coming 2020 with one of them being a side project.

Style & Influences

One of his biggest inspirations is music from Movie soundtracks, he tends to map his albums out like a movie score with the lyrics being the plot. He has stated in interviews he created the character with the intention to shock listeners with extreme lyrics based on inspiration from Serial killers, movies, depression and mental illness. Most notable Armin Meiwes the german cannibal, was the main theme for his album "Cannibal Clown", but not with the intention to promote or support this behaviour, rather create a horror movie inside music. His albums are indexed as "Chapters" with similar intros documenting his body count and that he is still at large, similar to the Zodiac Killer in which has been referenced in many of his lyrics. He has spoken out about the extent of research he produced on these killers in order to create a more shocking tale to write about. All though he has been shamed in the media as Richard McCroskey who committed the Farmville Murders, was one of KidCrusher's biggest fans, KC has stated that he is sickened by these real life events and compares his work to actors who play fictional boogeyman like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees.

Behind the vocals, he has always attempted to keep his dream of a band behind him but performs on stage with a DJ and instrumentals. Each album tends to be a mixtape of genres from; Death metal, Rap metal, Horrorcore, Industrial, Dubstep to regular Hardcore hip hop featuring a range of sketch skits, samples and humour. Some of his notable influences stem from: ICP, Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit and Marilyn Manson.

Discography

With Rectal Birth

Fist Fuck (2003)
The Nothing (2012)
?? (20??) in Production

With KcaveMen

KcaveMen (2005)
Return For Snack (2006)
Gondwanaland (2010)
???? (2020) - In Production

As KidCrusher

Light to Dark and Life to Death (2005)
Sweet Dreams - Single (2006)
Tormented Mutation (2006)
Black Circle Majik (2007)
Cannibal Clown (2007)
Meet The Monstors - Single (2007)
Stoned as a Mother Fucker (2007)
Metal Murder Mixtape (2008)
Black Circle Magic - Extended (2009)
Metal Murder Mixtape Vol.2 (2010)
The Grinch (2010)
Teddy vs. KC (2011)
Random Acts Of Hate - Single (2011)
Suicidal Singles - Compilation (2012)
The Christmas Nightmare - Single (2013)
Heavily Medicated - Single (2014)
Metal Murder 3D (2014)
MM3D2 (2014)
Back To The KidCrusher - Single (2015)
Distorted Dimension (2018)
??? (202?) - In Production

With Tunnel Runners

Masters Of The Wicked Shit (2008)

As Producer (full albums / not singles)

KcaveMen - KcaveMen (2005)
KcaveMen - Return for Snack (2006)
KidCrusher - Black Circle Magic (2007-2009)
KcaveMen - Gondwanaland (2010)
Rectal Birth - The Nothing (2012)
KidCrusher - Back To The KidCrusher (2015)
Sheborg Massacre - Soundtrack (2016-2020)
BatiBatt - Blood Rain (2020)
Dealtered - ? (202?)
Freakface - ? (202?)
Bloodspits - ? (202?)

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2007	Death Death Documentary	Shawn Montague	Also Director & Producer
2009	Law & Order	The Axis Of Death	Episode: Steel-eyed death
2010	Death Walks The Streets		Trailer Theme Song
2011	The Mighty Misfits Documentary	KidCrusher	Also Music
2014	Murderdrome		Trailer Theme Song
2014	Alice In Zombieland	KidCrusher	Also Music Producer
2015	From Parts Unknown: Fight like a Girl	Radio Host	Cinematic Score, Sound Effects, Voice Cameo
2015	Back To The KidCrusher (Documentary)	KidCrusher
2016	The Drain	KidCrusher	8 Episodes, also producer
2016	Sheborg Massacre	Traal	Cameo, Score and FX
2017	Tarnation		Satan rap song + voice over
2019	SA Made Music		Music Videos
2020	TBA*	KidCrusher
2020	Sacrifice	KidCrusher	Actor, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Music & Score
2020	Nova Star		Space punk rock star song
2021	XBA Darkness		Wrestling show (In Production)

External Links

Official Website

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+{{music|title1 = KidCrusher|image1 = Kidcrusher-horrorcore-jugga.jpg|also_known_as = Cannibal Clown<br>Australian Alien|years_active = 2005-present|genres = Horrorcore<br>Rap Metal|row4 = Unsigned|associated_acts = KcaveMen<br>Rectal Birth<br>Trips<br>Chico|website = http://www.kidcrusher.com}}'''KidCrusher''' is an Australian rapper, actor, composer, guitarist and record producer from '''Adelaide, South Australia'''. Founded in 2005, KidCrusher performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as Horrorcore and Rap metal. He has nationally toured with Tech N9ne, ICP, Hopsin, Xzibit, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and hosted the release party for '''Grand Theft Auto V''' in Adelaide for EB Games and more. In addition, KC has collaborated with Insane Clown Posse<nowiki/>'s record label '''Psychopathic Records''' for their compilation album '''Tunnel Runners''' which debuted on the Billboard Rap Charts at #21.
-[[File:KidCrusher - ICP Australian Tour 2013 Highlights LIVE|thumb|right|335 px]]
-[[File:Kidcrusher-horrorcore-jugga.jpg|thumb|left|KidCrusher]]
+He is also well known by his feature on the Television show '''Law & Order''' as the Axis Of Death, loosely based on the '''Farmville murders''' which sparked controversy worldwide towards the horrorcore community as the killer Richard Samuel McCroskey was a fan of KidCrusher in real life. His music and others in the genre, were a spotlight of blame towards the incident as a potential influence.
-<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">'''Shawn Montague''' (born October 30, 1986) better known by his stage name''' KidCrusher''' is an Australian producer, vocalist, guitarist, drummer, film director, editor, live promoter, performer, actor, web-designer, radio host and former backyard wrestler from '''Adelaide, South Australia.'''</p>
+In addition to film, he composed Film score's for the Australian feature films '''From Parts Unknown: Fight Like a Girl''' and '''Sheborg Massacre''' directed by Daniel Armstrong and distributed by Monster Pictures.
-<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">Since 2005, KidCrusher has released 12 studio albums and performs a style of hardcore metal hip hop and is known for its elaborate live performances, Often compared to acts like Insane Clown Posse, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Mudvayne, Korn, Limp Bizkit & Linkin Park.</p>
+He is also the lead vocalist and producer for the metal bands [[KcaveMen]] and [[Rectal Birth]].
-Over the course of five years KidCrusher has, without the help of a record label or distribution deal sold 20,000 records making him one of the most successful independent artists in the underground. He has toured around Australia and done shows with several artists such as: ICP, Xzibit, Hed(pe), Mushroomhead, Hopsin, Dirt Nasty, The Berzerker & Devolved. Well known from his appearance on '''Insane Clown Posse'''’s compilation CD Tunnel Runners, released in stores world wide on Psychopathic Records sub-label Hatchet House which featured material from underground rappers and groups not signed to Hatchet House. The album was featured at #21 on the top billboard charts for hip hop albums in 2008.
+==History==
-He has also gained over one million views on his YouTube channel for his highly controversial music videos for “'''Meet The Monstors'''“, “'''The Naughty List'''” and '''“A Dirty Fuckin Murder'''“, Which was also featured on the TV show '''“Law & Order'''” in the episode “'''Steel Eyed Death'''“. KidCrusher made a cameo appearance on the show acting as “The Axis Of Death“, the episode was loosely based on the Farmvile Murders/Richard McCroskey who was actually a fan of KidCrusher in real life. According to the episode, KidCrushers music influenced McCroskey to murder. The episode was reviewed by '''The New York Times '''as well as '''Fangoria Magazine'''. The lyrics of Horrorcore music are purely fantasy. The goal is to use the social medium of music to paint a fictional picture of horror the same way an author writes a horror novel or a director makes a horror movie. The fictional story that KC tells through his music is that of a mentally ill, cannibalistic serial killer who dawns the persona of a clown. KidCrusher does NOT commit, condone or advocate ANY of the actions made by the character in his music.
+Born and raised in South Australia, KidCrusher began making rap music in 1996 with influences from Spice 1, Gravediggaz and most notable the '''Tales from the Hood''' (soundtrack) as a key to begin his horrorcore venture, recording on cassettes and self producing.
-==Members==
-*KidCrusher - Vocals / Production
+In 1999 he formed his first metal band "[[Rectal Birth]]" the group performed live but never released an album due to the lack of commitment from the other members, It wasn't until he discovered Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid in which he developed his clown persona as KidCrusher. His first single "'''A Dirty Fuckin Murder'''" was released online with a self made music video which gained over 300,000 views online YouTube and developed a cult following, this pushed him to record and release his first studio album "'''Tormented Mutation'''" in 2006 and focus on a solo career.
-*BubZombie - Live DJ
+[[File:KidCrusher - In Your Nightmares (Music Video) Australian Horrorcore|thumb|330x330px]]
+In 2007, KidCrusher built his own home studio and recorded his best selling album to date "'''Cannibal Clown'''" which featured the single "'''Meet The Monstors'''" a music video for the single was produced by Melbourne based film studio '''Strongman Pictures''' inside Australia's most notorious '''Aradale Mental Hospital.''' The event lured '''Fangoria Magazine''' to the set which was reviewed the production and the video has since been a highlight reel for his work.
+In 2008, KidCrusher was booked to perform at the '''Gathering of the Juggalos''' in the '''United States''' but was deported and banned upon arrival for a previous Conviction he had in the past, which has been causing issues attempting to return since.
+In 2010, '''Todd Hansen''' of '''The Berzerker''' joined with KidCrusher on a metal project called "[[KcaveMen]]", they released a full length album entitled "'''Gondwanaland'''" and toured 6 dates around Australia with Headkase. The band went on hiatus since but have been hinting at a return. KidCrusher then returned to his first band "[[Rectal Birth]]" for a self produced solo album called "'''The Nothing'''" released in 2012, focused on Industrial Metal.
+In 2014 his album "'''Metal Murder 3D'''" was nominated and won "'''Metal album of the year'''" at Faygoluvers Heaven. The album featured a short film "'''Alice In Zombieland'''" which had a short run in theaters around Australia. in 2015, a 10 year anniversary music video was released in celebration of his first single "'''A Dirty Fuckin Murder'''" entitled "'''Back To The KidCrusher'''" in which he themed to his favorite movie Back to the Future and featured a DeLorean time machine he used to travel back in time to remix his original song heavier. He went on to compose the Musical score for two feature films by Strongman Pictures in 2016.
+He has released 13 studio albums to date independently and has announced two new albums coming 2020 with one of them being a side project.
+==Style & Influences==
+[[File:Kidcrusher-google.jpeg|left|thumb|220x220px]]
+One of his biggest inspirations is music from '''Movie soundtracks''', he tends to map his albums out like a movie score with the lyrics being the plot. He has stated in interviews he created the character with the intention to shock listeners with extreme lyrics based on inspiration from Serial killers, movies, depression and mental illness. Most notable '''Armin Meiwes''' the german cannibal, was the main theme for his album "'''Cannibal Clown'''", but not with the intention to promote or support this behaviour, rather create a horror movie inside music. His albums are indexed as "Chapters" with similar intros documenting his body count and that he is still at large, similar to the '''Zodiac Killer''' in which has been referenced in many of his lyrics. He has spoken out about the extent of research he produced on these killers in order to create a more shocking tale to write about. All though he has been shamed in the media as '''Richard McCroskey''' who committed the Farmville Murders, was one of KidCrusher's biggest fans, KC has stated that he is sickened by these real life events and compares his work to actors who play fictional boogeyman like '''Freddy Krueger''' and '''Jason Voorhees'''.
+Behind the vocals, he has always attempted to keep his dream of a band behind him but performs on stage with a DJ and instrumentals. Each album tends to be a mixtape of genres from; Death metal, Rap metal, Horrorcore, Industrial, Dubstep to regular Hardcore hip hop featuring a range of sketch skits, samples and humour. Some of his notable influences stem from: ICP, Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit and Marilyn Manson.
 ==Discography==
+'''With Rectal Birth'''
-* KidCrusher - Sweet Dreams - Single (2006)
+* Fist Fuck (2003)
-* KidCrusher - Tormented Mutation (2006)
+* The Nothing (2012)
-* KidCrusher - Light To Dark And Life To Death (2007)
+* ?? (20??) '''''in Production'''''
-* KidCrusher - Black Circle Majik (2007)
+'''With KcaveMen'''
-* KidCrusher - Cannibal Clown (2007)
+* KcaveMen (2005)
-* KidCrusher - Meet The Monstors - Single (2007)
+* Return For Snack (2006)
-* Stash & KidCrusher - Stoned as a Mother Fucker (2007)
+* Gondwanaland (2010)
-* Tunnel Runners - Masters Of The Wicked Shit (2008)
+* ???? (2020) - '''''In Production'''''
-* KidCrusher - Metal Murder Mixtape (2008)
-* KidCrusher - Black Circle Magic (2009)
+'''As KidCrusher'''
+* Light to Dark and Life to Death (2005)
+* Sweet Dreams - Single (2006)
+* Tormented Mutation (2006)
+* Black Circle Majik (2007)
+* Cannibal Clown (2007)
+* Meet The Monstors - Single (2007)
+* Stoned as a Mother Fucker (2007)
+* Metal Murder Mixtape (2008)
+* Black Circle Magic - Extended (2009)
+* Metal Murder Mixtape Vol.2 (2010)
+* The Grinch (2010)
+* Teddy vs. KC (2011)
+* Random Acts Of Hate - Single (2011)
+* Suicidal Singles - Compilation (2012)
+* The Christmas Nightmare - Single (2013)
+* Heavily Medicated - Single (2014)
+* Metal Murder 3D (2014)
+* MM3D2 (2014)
+* Back To The KidCrusher - Single (2015)
+* Distorted Dimension (2018)
+* ??? (202?) -'' '''In Production'''''
+'''With Tunnel Runners'''
+* Masters Of The Wicked Shit (2008)
+'''As Producer (full albums / not singles)'''
+* KcaveMen - KcaveMen (2005)
+* KcaveMen - Return for Snack (2006)
+* KidCrusher - Black Circle Magic (2007-2009)
 * KcaveMen - Gondwanaland (2010)
-* KidCrusher - Metal Murder Mixtape Vol.2 (2010)
-* KidCrusher - The Grinch (2010)
-* KidCrusher - Teddy vs. KC (2011)
-* KidCrusher - Random Acts Of Hate - Single (2011)
-* KidCrusher - Suicidal Singles (2012)
 * Rectal Birth - The Nothing (2012)
-* KidCrusher - The Christmas Nightmare - Single (2013)
+* KidCrusher - Back To The KidCrusher (2015)
+* Sheborg Massacre - Soundtrack (2016-2020)
-* KidCrusher - Heavily Medicated - Single (2014)
-* KidCrusher - Metal Murder 3D (2014)
+* BatiBatt - Blood Rain (2020)
-* KidCrusher - MM3D2 (2014)
+* Dealtered - ? (202?)
+* Freakface  - ? (202?)
+* Bloodspits - ? (202?)
 ==Filmography==
+{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 600px; height: 500px;"
-* XBA - Death Death Documentary (2003)
+|-
-* Law & Order - Steel-eyed Death (2009)
+! scope="col" |Year
-* Death Walks The Streets (2010)
+! scope="col" |Title
-* Murderdrome (2014)
+! scope="col" |Role
-* Alice In Zombieland (2014)
+! scope="col" |Notes
-* From Parts Unknown - Fight Like A Girl (2015)
+|-
-* The Disturbed (2015)
+|2007
+|Death Death Documentary
-==Gigography==
+|Shawn Montague
-* Battle of the Bands – Adelaide (2003)
+|Also Director & Producer
-* KidCrusher – CD Release Party – Adelaide (2006)
+|-
-* K-Rino (USA) Australian Tour – Adelaide (2007)
+|2009
-* MMA Music Awards – Sydney (2007)
+|Law & Order
-* Project X – Charity Event – Adelaide (2009)
+|The Axis Of Death
-* Tunnel Runner Down Under Tour (2009)
+|Episode: Steel-eyed death
-* Dead Of Winter Festival – Brisbane (2009)
+|-
-* Xzibit (USA) – Australian Tour – Adelaide (2010)
+|2010
-* KcaveMen – Australian Tour (2010)
+|Death Walks The Streets
-* Club Superstars – Sydney (2010)
+|
-* Juggalo Monsters Ball – Sydney (2010)
+|Trailer Theme Song
-* Halloween Horrorcore – Adelaide (2010)
+|-
-* RVM 24 – Industrial Rebirth – Adelaide (2011)
+|2011
-* Bawdy Festival (EUROPE) – Freak Show Tour (2011)
+|The Mighty Misfits Documentary
-* Dirt Nasty (USA) – Australian Tour – Adelaide (2011)
+|KidCrusher
-* Hopsin (USA) – Australian Tour (2011)
+|Also Music
-* Scorcher Festival – Adelaide (2011)
+|-
-* Hed Pe & Mushroomhead (USA) – Brisbane & Perth (2012)
+|2014
-* Rectal Birth – CD Release Party – Adelaide (2012)
+|Murderdrome
-* EB Games – Grand Theft Auto 5 – Release Party – Adelaide (2013)
+|
-* Insane Clown Posse (USA) – Australian Tour (2013)
+|Trailer Theme Song
-* KidCrusher – Sydney & Melbourne (2014)
+|-
+|2014
+|Alice In Zombieland
+|KidCrusher
+|Also Music Producer
+|-
+|2015
+|From Parts Unknown: Fight like a Girl
+|Radio Host
+|Cinematic Score, Sound Effects, Voice Cameo
+|-
+|2015
+|Back To The KidCrusher (Documentary)
+|KidCrusher
+|
+|-
+|2016
+|The Drain
+|KidCrusher
+|8 Episodes, also producer
+|-
+|2016
+|Sheborg Massacre
+|Traal
+|Cameo, Score and FX
+|-
+|2017
+|Tarnation
+|
+|Satan rap song + voice over
+|-
+|2019
+|SA Made Music
+|
+|Music Videos
+|-
+|2020
+|TBA*
+|KidCrusher
+|
+|-
+|2020
+|Sacrifice
+|KidCrusher
+|Actor, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Music & Score
+|-
+|2020
+|Nova Star
+|
+|Space punk rock star song
+|-
+|2021
+|XBA Darkness
+|
+|Wrestling show (In Production)
+|}
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+*[http://www.kidcrusher.com Official Website]
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+[[Category:2000-2004]]
+[[Category:2005-2009]]
+[[Category:2010-2014]]
+[[Category:2015-2019]]
+[[Category:Comedy bands]]