Jason C. Miller
Jason Charles Miller is an American musician, singer and songwriter known for his solo career[1] as well as being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the industrial rock band Godhead.[2] He is a voice actor, appearing in various animation and video games. He is also part of the duo The Deadly Grind,[3] and the duo RezoDrone, which has rose to fame for being featured in the acclaimed videogame Cyberpunk 2077.[4] He has released solo albums in the country music, southern rock and Americana genres.
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| Birth name | Jason Charles Miller |
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| Website | jasoncharlesmiller.com |
Early life
In 1977, at the age of 5, Miller moved with his family to Clifton, Virginia where he would spend the remainder of his youth.[5] Miller began singing opera music and playing the guitar while young, and began performing when he was six.[5] He has three stepbrothers and one stepsister.
Career
Miller is the frontman and founder of the industrial rock band Godhead which was the only band signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records.[5] Under Posthuman Records, Godhead released their fourth studio album 2000 Years of Human Error, which has sold over 100,000 copies in the United States. While a member of Godhead, Miller toured the world alongside acts like Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Disturbed, GWAR, Slipknot, Rammstein, Linkin Park, and Jonathan Davis of Korn.[5] In 2002, Godhead's song "Penetrate" was re-released as a part of the Queen of the Damned soundtrack under Warner Music Group.[2] The song earned Miller a Gold record. The band has sold over 250,000 albums worldwide.[6]
In 2004, Miller collaborated with Ben Moody and Jason 'Gong' Jones of Drowning Pool for the song "The End Has Come", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film The Punisher. Miller has also appeared on multiple Cleopatra Records tribute albums along with Julian Beeston, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. Miller's music was featured in the pilot episode of Hung. He was asked by Bret Michaels to remix the Rock of Love theme song for the Poison frontman's Custom Built solo album.
After more than a decade as frontman of Godhead, Miller also began releasing music as a solo artist. On October 27, 2009, Miller released his first solo EP, Last to Go Home, under Count Mecha Music.[7] The EP has been his first official venturing into the country music genre. On October 10, 2011, Miller released his first solo album, entitled Uncountry.[7] Heavier than the previous EP, and featuring a full band, this album cemented his current status as southern rock artist. On July 3, 2012, a second full-length studio album followed, this time titled Natural Born Killer, under Count Mecha Music.[7] In May 2012, Miller released the single "Up to Me".[8] At that time, Miller's songwriting could also be heard on the WWE Smackdown theme song, "Hangman", which was recorded by (and co-written with) the rock band Rev Theory. In 2018, a third studio full-length came out, called In the Wasteland, published via Sony / Red Music[9] and featuring guest appearances by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album was then followed in 2021 with the double release From the Wreckage, collecting a series of previously unreleased tracks.
Throughout his career, Miller has been featured in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Guitar World, and Inside Kung Fu. He has appeared on MTV, MTV2, Fuse TV, and VH1.[5]
Miller relocated to Los Angeles in 2001, where he owns a recording studio and works as a recording artist, writer and producer, voice-over artist and actor. Splitting time between Los Angeles and Nashville, his love for country and blues music has intensified, as has the influence of those that have defined his musical roots: Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company. His first single, "You Get What You Pay For", was featured in the HBO hit series True Blood,[5] and included appearances from Felicia Day and Greg Grunberg in its music video.[10] The Uncountry music video features guests such as Robert Picardo and Grant Imahara.[11]
As a voice actor, Miller has appeared in over 100 animated productions and video games. Some of his credits include work on World of Warcraft, Wonder Woman, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Hellsing, Read or Die and the Nickelodeon Nicktoon Avatar: The Last Airbender. His film credits include Danny Roane: First Time Director, the 2008 remake of Day of the Dead and the Sci Fi Channel's Battle Planet. He worked on a cover album from the fighting game series Guilty Gear, titled Guilty Gear XX in N.Y. Vocal Edition, where he supplied vocals over the instrumentals to create a full vocal album.[12] In 2011, he lent his vocals to another cover album, this time for BlazBlue, the successive fighting game series to Guilty Gear, titles BlazBlue in L.A. Vocal Edition. He provided the voice of Robert Kendo in Capcom's video game Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles for the Wii. In 2011, he appeared in an episode of the web series The Guild.[13] His voice can be heard in the digital collectible card game by Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone.[5] Since 2017, he is part of the duo The Deadly Grind.[3] In 2019, Miller was the co-lead singer for the song "Shadowbringers", the theme song for Final Fantasy XIV's third expansion of the same name;[14][15] and then in 2020, he provided vocals for the game's song "To The Edge".[16] In 2021, Miller contributed vocals to Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion launch trailer music.[17] In December of 2022, Miller was invited to Tokyo by Square Enix composer Masayoshi Soken, to perform in a series of Final Fantasy themed concerts with the Eorzean Symphony Orchestra. Other events have been scheduled for Las Vegas and London throughout 2023.
Discography
Godhead
- America Now (1995 compilation)
- Godhead (1996)
- Nothingness (1997)
- Powertool Stigmata (1998)
- 2000 Years of Human Error (2001)
- Evolver (2003)
- Non-Stop Ride (2004 remix compilation)
- The Shadow Line (2006)
- Unplugged (2007 EP)
- At the Edge of the World (2008)
- The Shadow Re-Aligned (2014)
Solo
- Last to Go Home (2009)
- Uncountry (2011)
- Natural Born Killer (2012)
- In the Wasteland (2018)
- UnDeadwood: Chapter I soundtrack (2019)
- From the Wreckage - Part I (2021)
- From the Wreckage - Part II (2021)
- Cards on the Table (2023)
The Deadly Grind
- Songs from Foreververse (2017)
Appears On
- Shadowbringers, To the Edge and Close in the Distance from Eorzean Symphony: FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Album Vol.3 (2023)
- Close in the Distance from ENDWALKER: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2022)
- To the Edge from DEATH UNTO DAWN: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2021)
- Shadowbringers and Insatiable from SHADOWBRINGERS: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2019) and SCIONS & SINNERS: FINAL FANTASY XIV ~ Arrangement Album (2021)
Roles
Animation
| Animation | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[18] |
| 2021 | Edens Zero | Seth Anderson, Kenta | ||
| 2020 | DC Super Hero Girls | Ra's al Ghul (singing voice) | Episode: "#LeagueOfShadows" | [19] |
| 2019 | The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened | Riki Nendo[20] | ||
| 2018 | Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution: Anemone | Ramon / Additional voices[20] | ||
| Pop Team Epic | Shogo[20] | |||
| 2017 | Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1 | Additional voices[20] | ||
| Attack on Titan | Gelgar[20] | |||
| 2016 | ||||
| Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans | Aston / Gatt[20] | |||
| 2015 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans | Aston / Gatt[20] | ||
| Aldnoah.Zero | Mars Knight[20] | |||
| 2014 | Attack on Titan | Gelgar[20] | ||
| The Legend of Korra | The Sheriff | Episode: "Rebirth" | [21][20][22] | |
| 2013 | Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne | Sota Serizawa | ||
| Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital | Itaku | |||
| One Piece | Berry Good | |||
| Wolf Children | Radio News Announcer, additional voices | [22] | ||
| Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 | Fireman, Liquor Store Owner | |||
| 2012 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica | Nakazawa, additional voices | ||
| Aquarion Evol | Altair Pilot | |||
| 2011 | Yu Gi Oh! Zexal | Clockwork Shinigami, Iron Ai Ai | ||
| 2010 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Doll Man, Black Condor | Episode: "Cry Freedom Fighters!" | [22] |
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Thraxx | Direct-to-video | [22] |
| Ghost Slayers Ayashi | OVA – Teizan Mizawa | |||
| Monster | Max Steindorf | |||
| 2008 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Kousetsu Urabe | ||
| Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit | Jin | |||
| Avatar: The Last Airbender | Scary Prisoner, Thug, Head Guard, Dai Li Agent | 6 episodes | ||
| 2007 | Higurashi When They Cry | Yoshiro Sonozaki | ||
| Gun Sword | Kujyo, Zakota | |||
| Ikki Tousen | Hannoh | |||
| Rozen Maiden | Yamamoto, Enju | [22] | ||
| 2006 | Otogi Zoshi | Keibiishi | ||
| Patlabor: The Movie | Hiromi Yamazaki, Yamadera | [22] | ||
| Patlabor 2: The Movie | Hiromi Yamazaki | [22] | ||
| Hellsing Ultimate | Policeman Simon (Ep. 1), Round Table Member 4 (Ep. 2), Wild Geese (Ep. 3) | [23] | ||
| 2004 | DearS | Hironobu Nonaka | ||
| Dead Leaves | 777 | |||
| Naoki Urasawa's Monster | Max Steindorf | |||
| Paranoia Agent | Security Guard, Maromi fan | |||
| Girls Bravo | Young Gangster | |||
| 2003 | Texnolyze | Shinji | ||
| Read or Die | Eliot, Stephen | |||
| Mermaid Forest | Sakagami Pirate | |||
| Samurai Resurrection | Senpachi | |||
| 2002 | Bakuto Sengen Daigunder | Linian | ||
| Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd Gig | Mihashi | |||
| Daigunder | Linian, Reporter | |||
| 2001 | Read or Die | Obnoxious Pilot | [22] | |
| Hellsing | Soldier X, various monsters | |||
| 2000 | Boys Be | Yuuki Okizaki | ||
| 1999 | Attack the Gas Station | Paint | ||
Video games
| Video games | ||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[18] |
| 2022 | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | Barbas Dahd Geuse | [24] | |
| Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes | Additional voices | [25] | ||
| 2021 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Múspell | [18] | |
| 2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Additional voices[18] | ||
| Max Gentlemen Sexy Business! | Sinterklaas[20] | |||
| Phantasy Star Online 2 | Pietro, Sir Adam Sacrid, Lutz Cero Rey Cuento, Schreger Weyland | |||
| 2019 | Shenmue III | Su Zixiong / Han Yajie - Ring Announcer / Additional Cast[18] | ||
| Dreadful Tales: The Fire Within Collector's Edition | Barry[20] | |||
| The Andersen Accounts: A Voice of Reason | Frederic[20] | |||
| Citizens of Space | Captain / Chef / Banker[20] | |||
| Days Gone | Additional voices[20] | |||
| The Andersen Accounts: The Price of a Life Collector's Edition | Reynard / Policeman[20] | |||
| Kingdom Hearts III | Additional voices[20] | |||
| 2018 | The Andersen Accounts: Chapter One Collector's Edition | Bartender Mike / Van Driver[20] | ||
| Onmyoji | Jikikaeru / Hangan[20] | |||
| 2016 | Mafia III | Additional Voices[20] | ||
| World of Warcraft: Legion | High Commander Goodchilde / Thaedris Feathersong / Blacksmith Kyrie[20] | |||
| 2015 | Mobius Final Fantasy | Additional voices[20] | ||
| Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | Additional voices[20] | |||
| Neverwinter: Underdark | Drizzt Do'Urden[20] | [21][20] | ||
| 2014 | Hearthstone | Loot Hoarder, Bloodmage Thalnos, Acolyte of Pain, Druid of the Claw, Blood Knight | ||
| 2013 | Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | Raubahn Aldynn, Corguevias | Credited as J.C. Miller | [22] |
| 2012 | Guild Wars 2 | Ben Tenstrikes, Stefan Baruch, Seneschal Elam, Big Nose Ted | ||
| 2011 | Diablo III | Radek the Fence/Bennoc | ||
| Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen | Kazama Samurai A, Kenobi Ninja | Credited as J.C. Miller | [26] | |
| 2010–14 | Street Fighter series | Guy | English Dub Credited as J.C. Miller | [22] |
| 2010 | StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty | Officer #2 | ||
| Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes | Additional voices (warriors) | [27] | ||
| World of Warcraft: Cataclysm | Hagrim Hopebreaker/Terrath the Steady | |||
| Star Trek Online | Kal Dano | |||
| 2009 | Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles | Robert Kendo | [22] | |
| 2008 | World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King | Prince Valanar/Commander Stoutbeard/Thalorien Dawnseeker | ||
| The Last Remnant | Various characters | [28] | ||
Television and web series
| Television and web series | ||
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| Year | Film/Series | Role |
| 2019 | Hell, California | Abel[20] |
| 2018 | Tempting Fate | Cont Dalca[20] |
| L.A. by Night | Strikes a Chord[20] | |
| 2017 | Thrashtopia | Bunker Bot[20] |
| Shield of Tomorrow | K'Dok[20] | |
| Mothership | Guest[20] | |
| 2016 | Emil: Wait | Bartender[20] |
| Future Girl | Biff[20] | |
| Critical Role | Garthok[20] | |
| 2015 | House Hunting | Guitar Man[20] |
| Muzzled the Musical | Tree[20] | |
| Good Morning | Tattooed man[20] | |
| 2013 | LearningTown | Bartender |
| 2012 | My Gimpy Life | Teale's Friend |
| 2011 | The Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy Hour | Travis |
| The Guild | Jason Miller | |
| 2008 | Day of the Dead | Zombie (uncredited) |
| 2007 | Everyday Joe | Joe |
| 2006 | Danny Roane: First Time Director | Charles Brown |
| Hollywood Kills | Bartender | |
| Backlash | Assassin | |
| 2005 | The Curse of El Charro | Dancing Albino |
| 2002 | The Osbournes | Himself (uncredited) |
References
- ^ "Jason Charles Miller Un Country Official Video".
- ^ a b Godhead official website
- ^ a b @thedeadlygrind (June 19, 2017). "Look at us! We're @TheDeadlyGrind! Guess where we got our name from..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ RezoDrone on Spotify
- ^ a b c d e f g "Jason Charles Miller » Bio". Jason Charles Miller Official Website. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "The Official Godhead Website". www.godhead.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Jason Charles Miller on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ . Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ url=https://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/post/jason-charles-miller-announces-new-album-in-the-wasteland
- ^ Jason Charles Miller (August 16, 2010), Jason Charles Miller - "You Get What You Pay For" (True Blood Version), archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved May 2, 2016
- ^ Jason Charles Miller (September 3, 2011), Jason Charles Miller - "Uncountry" (Official Video), archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved May 2, 2016
- ^ Interview with Jason Miller at WickedInfo.com May 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Geek & Sundry (May 1, 2012), The Guild S5 Ep4: Ends and Begins, retrieved May 2, 2016[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Jason Miller [@jasoncmiller] (August 15, 2019). "Hell yeah!!! The theme song to Shadowbringers (I'm the co-lead singer w/ Amanda Achen-Keenan) is #4 most downloaded, and #23 on the Hot 100 in Japan! Thanks again to @SOKENsquareenix for having me on the track, and @thehalpnetwork for recommending me! [link]" (Tweet). Retrieved October 13, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "STU48, KAT-TUN, Official HIGE DANdism, and RADWIMPS Top the Billboard Japan Charts for the Week of 7/29 – 8/4". ARAMA! JAPAN. August 13, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Alex Moukala [@alex_moukala] (August 28, 2020). "FFXIV singer explains how the vocals of "To The Edge" and "Shadowbringers" were made. And how it was to work with @SOKENsquareenix! @jasoncmiller @FF_XIV_EN [embedded video]" (Tweet). Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Jason Miller [@jasoncmiller] (November 7, 2021). "It's true! That IS me singing in the new FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER Launch Trailer! HUGE thank you to @SOKENsquareenix, @SquareEnix and @FF_XIV_EN! What an honor! [video link]" (Tweet). Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e "Resume - Jason Charles Miller". jasoncharlesmiller.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Jason Charles Miller [@jasoncmiller] (August 24, 2020). "Yep! I'm Ra's Al Ghul's singing voice in #DCSuperHeroGirls! So friggen cool! #leagueofshadows #cartoonnetwork" (Tweet). Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak "Jason Miller". IMDb. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "Jason Charles Miller » Acting". www.jasoncharlesmiller.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Behind The Voice Actors – Jason Miller". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 2, 2019. Check mark indicates BTVA has verified the entries using screenshots of credits and other confirmed sources
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "Hellsing Ultimate III". Hellsing Ultimate. Episode 3. October 4, 2014. Adult Swim.
- ^ Romano, Sal (October 5, 2022). "Tactics Ogre: Reborn details unit development, charms, battle updates, balance adjustments, shop improvements, classes, and characters". Gematsu. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2022 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Acquire. Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. Spike. Scene: Ending credits, 53:50 in, English Voice Cast.
- ^ Capcom. Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes. Capcom. Scene: Ending credits, 0:43 in, CAST.
- ^ Square Enix. The Last Remnant. Square Enix. Scene: Ending credits, 2:15 in, English Voice Recording, Cast.
External links
- Official website
- Jason C. Miller at IMDb