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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.
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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}}<br />'''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 / which focuses primarily on dark and violent lyrics, with blend of hardcore rap and bloodthirsty metal.
   
He has nationally toured with Tech N9ne, ICP, Hopsin, Xzibit, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Dirt Nasty, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie and hosted the release party for '''Grand Theft Auto V''' in Adelaide for EB Games and headlined the underground preshow for Twiztid's '''Netfest: On Your Couch''' Online Festival 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.
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He has nationally toured with Tech N9ne, ICP, Hopsin, Xzibit, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Dirt Nasty, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, The Berzerker and hosted the release party for '''Grand Theft Auto V''' in Adelaide for EB Games and headlined the underground preshow for Twiztid's '''Netfest: On Your Couch''' Online Festival 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.
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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.
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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]]. He has released 13 studio albums to date, but is most notable for his [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/KidCrusher#Chronicles_of_KidCrusher Chronicles of KidCrusher] collection,
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He is also the lead vocalist and producer for the metal bands [[KcaveMen]] and [[Rectal Birth]]. He has released 14 studio albums to date, but is most notable for his [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/KidCrusher#Chronicles_of_KidCrusher Chronicles of KidCrusher] collection.
   
 
==History==
 
==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.
 
   
 
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, he was then a founding member of a rap supergroup [[Subterra]] which released two albums between 2004-2005. After the groups demise he decided to attempt a solo album influenced by Insane Clown Posse, 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.
 
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In 2003 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, he was then a founding member of a rap supergroup [[Subterra]] which released two albums between 2004-2005. After the groups demise he decided to attempt a solo album influenced by Insane Clown Posse, 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.
 
[[File:KidCrusher - In Your Nightmares (Music Video) Australian Horrorcore|thumb|330x330px]]
 
[[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.
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In 2007, KidCrusher built his own home studio and recorded his most controversial 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 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.
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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. 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.
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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.
   
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In 2018, KidCrusher released "Distorted Dimension" It features one of his most popular singles to date "In Your Nightmares" KC quoted it is the first completely original instrumental production since his 2007 album "Cannibal Clown" and felt it's an inspiration to that project. [[File:KidCrusher - 2020 Netfest- On Your Couch (Full Performance)|thumb|330x330px]]
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.
 
 
In 2020, KidCrusher announced he is working on 3 new albums and a single, two of the albums being side projects along side a new KidCrusher mixtape style album. The standalone single was released entitled "Sacrifice" and features the Canadian actor '''Louis Tripp''' from the cult-classic horror movies "'''The Gate'''" and "'''Gate II'''" as a producer and returning to acting for the music video to the single. Due to the '''COVID pandemic''', his albums were said to be delayed as he was stuck in quarantine while shooting the videos in another state. During this time he was able to film an Isolated performance for '''Astronomicon''' / '''Majik Ninja Entertainment'''<nowiki/>'s online festival "'''Netfest: On Your Couch!'''" and headlined the underground pre-show in May 2020.
   
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In 2021, KidCrusher announced on '''The Drain Podcast''' that a new album for [[KcaveMen]] was finished entitled "'''Evolution'''" and was released in May 2021. The album was completely written and produced by KidCrusher with only guest vocals from original drummer "Todd Hansen" on several tracks. Two other original members returned to the band prior to the album release for live shows, they performed two local events, one which was sold out and released 3 music videos as well as being featured on the front page of Heavy Magazine Australia. A 10 Year Anniversary Edition of their first album "Gondwanaland" was also released on Vinyl to celebrate following the new album.
In 2020, KidCrusher announced he is working on 3 new albums and a single, two of the albums being side projects along side a new KidCrusher mixtape style album. The standalone single is to feature the Canadian actor '''Louis Tripp''' from the cult-classic horror movies "'''The Gate'''" and "'''Gate II'''", said to be featured as a producer and returning to acting for a music video to the single. Due to the '''COVID pandemic''', his albums were said to be delayed as he was stuck in quarantine while shooting the videos in Melbourne. During this time he was able to film an Isolated pre-recorded performance for '''Astronomicon''' / '''Majik Ninja Entertainment'''<nowiki/>'s online festival "'''Netfest: On Your Couch!'''" and headlined the underground pre-show in May 2020.
 
   
He has released 13 studio albums to date independently.
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The next KidCrusher album is currently in production and due for a 2022 release entitled "[[Metal Murder 4K]]". He has released 14 studio albums to date independently.
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==Personal Life==
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KidCrusher is Australian/Irish, Born on the 28th of October 1986; raised and currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Decendant of the notorious bushranger (Joeseph Byrne) of the kelly gang, KC lost his father (at 6 months old) to a work related accident, growing up with two siblings and his mother in the Northern Suburbs. His first passion was working with movies and helped run the local Blockbuster Video store until its closure. He was the top of his classes in highschool for Music and Computing how ever he dropped out due to suffering mental illeness and focused the majority of his time in a Backyard Wrestling group he managed for 3 years until he took time off to focus on a studio career in music. He studied sound engineering and also worked as a radio and club dj for several years,
   
 
==Style & Influences==
 
==Style & Influences==
 
[[File:Kidcrusher-google.jpeg|left|thumb|220x220px]]
 
[[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 "[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/KidCrusher#Chronicles_of_KidCrusher 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'''.
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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 behavior, rather create a horror movie inside music. His albums are indexed as "[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/KidCrusher#Chronicles_of_KidCrusher 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.
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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 humor. Some of his notable influences stem from: ICP, Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit and Marilyn Manson.
   
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
'''With [[KcaveMen]] '''
 
'''With [[KcaveMen]] '''
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* KcaveMen (2005)
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*KcaveMen (2005)
* Return For Snack (2006)
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*Return For Snack (2006)
* Gondwanaland (2010)
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* [[Gondwanaland]] (2010)
* ???? (2020) - '''''In Production'''''
 
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*[[Evolution]] (2021)
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'''As KidCrusher'''
 
'''As KidCrusher'''
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* [[Light to Dark and Life to Death]] (2005)
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*[[Light to Dark and Life to Death]] (2005)
* [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/Tormented_Mutation#Sweet_DreamZ_.28Single.29 Sweet Dreams] - Single (2006)
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*[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/Tormented_Mutation#Sweet_DreamZ_.28Single.29 Sweet Dreams] - Single (2006)
* [[Tormented Mutation]] (2006)
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*[[Tormented Mutation]] (2006)
* [[Black Circle Magic|Black Circle Majik]] (2007)
 
* [[Cannibal Clown]] (2007)
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*[[Black Circle Magic|Black Circle Majik]] (2007)
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*[[Cannibal Clown]] (2007)
* [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/Cannibal_Clown#Meet_The_Monstors_Single Meet The Monstors] - Single (2007)
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*[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/Cannibal_Clown#Meet_The_Monstors_Single Meet The Monstors] - Single (2007)
* [[Stoned as a Mother Fucker]] (2007)
 
* [[Metal Murder Mixtape]] (2008)
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*[[Stoned as a Mother Fucker]] (2007)
* [[Black Circle Magic]] - Extended (2009)
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*[[Metal Murder Mixtape]] (2008)
 
*[[Black Circle Magic]] - Extended (2009)
* [[Metal Murder Mixtape (Vol.2)|Metal Murder Mixtape Vol.2]] (2010)
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*[[Metal Murder Mixtape (Vol.2)|Metal Murder Mixtape Vol.2]] (2010)
* [[The Grinch]] (2010)
 
* [[Teddy vs. KC]] (2011)
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*[[The Grinch]] (2010)
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*[[Teddy vs. KC]] (2011)
* [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/The_Grinch#Future_sequels Random Acts Of Hate] - Single (2011)
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*[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/The_Grinch#Future_sequels Random Acts Of Hate] - Single (2011)
* Suicidal Singles - Compilation (2012)
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*[[Suicidal Singles]] - Compilation (2012)
* [https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/The_Grinch#Future_sequels The Christmas Nightmare] - Single (2013)
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*[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/The_Grinch#Future_sequels The Christmas Nightmare] - Single (2013)
* Heavily Medicated - Single (2014)
 
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*[https://adelaidemusic.fandom.com/wiki/Metal_Murder_3D#Heavily_Medicated_Single Heavily Medicated] - Single (2014)
* [[Metal Murder 3D]] (2014)
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*[[Metal Murder 3D]] (2014)
 
* [[Metal Murder 3D|MM3D2]] (2014)
 
* [[Metal Murder 3D|MM3D2]] (2014)
* Back To The KidCrusher - Single (2015)
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*[[Back To The KidCrusher]] - Single (2015)
* [[Distorted Dimension]] (2018)
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*[[Distorted Dimension]] (2018)
* Untitled Single Announced (2020) -'' '''In Production'''''
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*Sacrifice - Single (2020)
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*[[The Grinch#Future sequels|Grinch Is God]] - Single (2021)
* Untitled Mixtape Announced (2021) -'' '''In Production'''''
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*[[Metal Murder 4K]] (2022) -'' '''In Production'''''
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'''With [[Rectal Birth]] '''
 
'''With [[Rectal Birth]] '''
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* Fist Fuck (2003)
 
* The Nothing (2012)
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*Fist Fuck (2003)
 
*[[The Nothing]] (2012)
* ?? (2021) '''''in Production'''''
 
 
*The Nasty (202?) '''''In Production'''''
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'''With [[Subterra]]'''
 
'''With [[Subterra]]'''
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* Lonely Depressions Desire (2004)
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*Lonely Depressions Desire (2004)
* Chronicles of the Reluctant (2005)
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*Chronicles of the Reluctant (2005)
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'''With Tunnel Runners'''
 
'''With Tunnel Runners'''
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* Masters Of The Wicked Shit (2008)
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*Masters Of The Wicked Shit (2008)
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'''As Producer (full albums / not singles)'''
 
'''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?)
 
   
 
*KcaveMen - KcaveMen (2005)
== '''Chronicles of KidCrusher''' ==
 
 
*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)
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*KcaveMen - Evolution (2020)
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==Chronicles of KidCrusher ==
 
''The Chronicles of KidCrusher are Chapters to each studio release, like a story. In order of presentation/not release date.''
 
''The Chronicles of KidCrusher are Chapters to each studio release, like a story. In order of presentation/not release date.''
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# [[Tormented Mutation]]
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#[[Tormented Mutation]]
# [[Light to Dark and Life to Death]]
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#[[Light to Dark and Life to Death]]
# [[Black Circle Magic]]
 
# [[Cannibal Clown]]
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#[[Black Circle Magic]]
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#[[Cannibal Clown]]
 
# [[Metal Murder Mixtape]]
 
# [[Metal Murder Mixtape]]
# [[Metal Murder Mixtape (Vol.2)]]
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#[[Metal Murder Mixtape (Vol.2)]]
# [[The Grinch]]
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#[[The Grinch]]
# [[Teddy vs. KC]]
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#[[Teddy vs. KC]]
# [[Metal Murder 3D]] / MM3D2
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#[[Metal Murder 3D]] / MM3D2
# [[Distorted Dimension]]
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#[[Distorted Dimension]]
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#[[Metal Murder 4K]]
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==Filmography==
 
==Filmography==
 
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|2007
 
|2007
|Death Death Documentary
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|[https://byw.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Death_Documentary Death Death Documentary]
 
|Shawn Montague
 
|Shawn Montague
 
|Also Director & Producer
 
|Also Director & Producer
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|2009
 
|2009
 
|Law & Order
 
|Law & Order
|The Axis Of Death
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| The Axis Of Death
 
|Episode: Steel-eyed death
 
|Episode: Steel-eyed death
 
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|2010
 
|2010
|Death Walks The Streets
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| Death Walks The Streets
 
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|Trailer Theme Song
 
|Trailer Theme Song
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|2016
 
|2016
 
|The Drain
 
|The Drain
|KidCrusher
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|8 Episodes, also producer
 
|8 Episodes, also producer
 
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|2017
 
|2017
|Tarnation
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| Tarnation
 
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|Satan rap song + voice over
 
|Satan rap song + voice over
 
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|2019
 
|2019
|SA Made Music
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| SA Made Music
 
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|Music Videos
 
|Music Videos
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|Sacrifice
 
|Sacrifice
 
|KidCrusher
 
|KidCrusher
|Actor, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Music & Score
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| Actor, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Music & Score
 
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|-
 
|2020
 
|2020
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|[https://podcastdb.fandom.com/wiki/The_Drain The Drain]
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|KidCrusher
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|Also Producer
 
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|2021
 
|Nova Star
 
|Nova Star
 
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|Space punk rock star song
 
|Space punk rock star song
 
End Credits theme song
 
End Credits theme song
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Theatrical Score
 
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|2021
 
|2021
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|KidCrusher Live: Virtual Victim Experience
|XBA Darkness
 
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| KidCrusher
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|Also producer
|Wrestling show (In Production)
 
 
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== External Links==
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==External Links==
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*[http://www.kidcrusher.com Official Website]
 
*[http://www.kidcrusher.com Official Website]
   
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*[http://www.instagram.com/kidcrusher666 Instagram]
 
*[http://www.instagram.com/kidcrusher666 Instagram]
 
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TARsnHoXw3KHuNdR0x72p Spotify]
 
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TARsnHoXw3KHuNdR0x72p Spotify]
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[[Category:Hip-Hop artists]]
 
[[Category:Hip-Hop artists]]
 
[[Category:Metal bands]]
 
[[Category:Metal bands]]

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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 / which focuses primarily on dark and violent lyrics, with blend of hardcore rap and bloodthirsty metal.

He has nationally toured with Tech N9ne, ICP, Hopsin, Xzibit, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Dirt Nasty, Boondox, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, The Berzerker and hosted the release party for Grand Theft Auto V in Adelaide for EB Games and headlined the underground preshow for Twiztid's Netfest: On Your Couch Online Festival 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. He has released 14 studio albums to date, but is most notable for his Chronicles of KidCrusher collection.

History

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 2003 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, he was then a founding member of a rap supergroup Subterra which released two albums between 2004-2005. After the groups demise he decided to attempt a solo album influenced by Insane Clown Posse, 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.

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KidCrusher - In Your Nightmares (Music Video) Australian Horrorcore

In 2007, KidCrusher built his own home studio and recorded his most controversial 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. 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.

In 2018, KidCrusher released "Distorted Dimension" It features one of his most popular singles to date "In Your Nightmares" KC quoted it is the first completely original instrumental production since his 2007 album "Cannibal Clown" and felt it's an inspiration to that project.

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KidCrusher - 2020 Netfest- On Your Couch (Full Performance)

In 2020, KidCrusher announced he is working on 3 new albums and a single, two of the albums being side projects along side a new KidCrusher mixtape style album. The standalone single was released entitled "Sacrifice" and features the Canadian actor Louis Tripp from the cult-classic horror movies "The Gate" and "Gate II" as a producer and returning to acting for the music video to the single. Due to the COVID pandemic, his albums were said to be delayed as he was stuck in quarantine while shooting the videos in another state. During this time he was able to film an Isolated performance for Astronomicon / Majik Ninja Entertainment's online festival "Netfest: On Your Couch!" and headlined the underground pre-show in May 2020.

In 2021, KidCrusher announced on The Drain Podcast that a new album for KcaveMen was finished entitled "Evolution" and was released in May 2021. The album was completely written and produced by KidCrusher with only guest vocals from original drummer "Todd Hansen" on several tracks. Two other original members returned to the band prior to the album release for live shows, they performed two local events, one which was sold out and released 3 music videos as well as being featured on the front page of Heavy Magazine Australia. A 10 Year Anniversary Edition of their first album "Gondwanaland" was also released on Vinyl to celebrate following the new album.

The next KidCrusher album is currently in production and due for a 2022 release entitled "Metal Murder 4K". He has released 14 studio albums to date independently.

Personal Life

KidCrusher is Australian/Irish, Born on the 28th of October 1986; raised and currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Decendant of the notorious bushranger (Joeseph Byrne) of the kelly gang, KC lost his father (at 6 months old) to a work related accident, growing up with two siblings and his mother in the Northern Suburbs. His first passion was working with movies and helped run the local Blockbuster Video store until its closure. He was the top of his classes in highschool for Music and Computing how ever he dropped out due to suffering mental illeness and focused the majority of his time in a Backyard Wrestling group he managed for 3 years until he took time off to focus on a studio career in music. He studied sound engineering and also worked as a radio and club dj for several years,

Style & Influences

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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 behavior, 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 humor. Some of his notable influences stem from: ICP, Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Fear Factory, Limp Bizkit and Marilyn Manson.

Discography

With KcaveMen

As KidCrusher

With Rectal Birth

  • Fist Fuck (2003)
  • The Nothing (2012)
  • The Nasty (202?) In Production

With Subterra

  • Lonely Depressions Desire (2004)
  • Chronicles of the Reluctant (2005)

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)
  • KcaveMen - Evolution (2020)

Chronicles of KidCrusher

The Chronicles of KidCrusher are Chapters to each studio release, like a story. In order of presentation/not release date.

  1. Tormented Mutation
  2. Light to Dark and Life to Death
  3. Black Circle Magic
  4. Cannibal Clown
  5. Metal Murder Mixtape
  6. Metal Murder Mixtape (Vol.2)
  7. The Grinch
  8. Teddy vs. KC
  9. Metal Murder 3D / MM3D2
  10. Distorted Dimension
  11. Metal Murder 4K

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 Netfest: On Your Couch! KidCrusher Live Performance
2020 Sacrifice KidCrusher Actor, Co-Director, Co-Producer, Music & Score
2020 The Drain KidCrusher Also Producer
2021 Nova Star Space punk rock star song

End Credits theme song

Theatrical Score

2021 KidCrusher Live: Virtual Victim Experience KidCrusher Also producer

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