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Rey Osburn

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Rey Osburn
Birth nameReyka Osburn
BornSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1990–present

Rey Osburn (born Reyka Osburn) is an American musician best recognized as a founding member and lead vocalist of the bands Tinfed, Death Valley High and Ghostride. He has collaborated with Deathline International, Deftones and Vampire Rodents.

Biography

Osburn formed Elegy with Eric Stenman and Matt McCord in 1990. After McCord left, Tinfed was founded with Stenman and Giovanni Mercado.[1] Tinfed's first two albums were 1993's Synaptic Hardware[2] and 1996's Hypersonic Hyperphonic.[3] In 2000, Tinfed struck a deal with major record label Hollywood Records and released Tried + True, which aimed for a more mainstream sound and was influenced by Britpop. After Tinfed dissolved in 2003, Osburn wanted to shift away from radio friendly music produce music that was darker in tone. He formed gothic rock band Death Valley High with former bandmates Matt McCord and Eric Stenman. They have released four records: The Similarities of the Loveless and the Undead (2006), Doom, In Full Bloom (2010), Positive Euth (2013) and most recently CVLT (AS FVK) (2016). He also released Cobra Sunrise with his band Ghostride, composed of members of Will Haven in 2004.[4]

Discography

Tinfed

Ghostride

  • Cobra Sunrise (2004)

Death Valley High

  • The Similarities of the Loveless and the Undead (2006)
  • Doom, In Full Bloom (2010)
  • Positive Euth (2013)
  • CVLT (AS FVK) (2016)

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ Phares, Heather. "Tinfed > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "Tinfed: Synaptic Hardware > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Tinfed: Hypersonic Hyperphonic > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Shrum (July 12, 2013). "Interview: Death Valley High vocalist Reyka Osburn on 'Positive Euth' and "doom pop"". newnoisemagazine.com. New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2016.