Ghengar

David Lee Crow, known professionally as Ghengar and Ghastly, was born on October 23, 1989. He was raised on a goat farm in Buckeye, Arizona. His early interest in music led him to begin recording his own material at the age of 12. Initially, Crow was the vocalist for a deathcore band called The Irish Front, which provided him with early touring experience across the country. This period solidified his commitment to a career in music.

He later moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a solo career, initially facing significant challenges, including homelessness. He lived in a van and worked various jobs, eventually becoming a resident DJ at Exchange LA. His breakthrough came through a collaboration with Mija on the track “Crank It,” which caught the attention of Skrillex. This led to releases on Skrillex’s OWSLA label, as well as on Buygore and Dim Mak. His initial album, “The Mystifying Oracle,” was released on May 4, 2018, followed by “Haunted Haus” on April 15, 2022. He has also released an EP, “The OG,” in 2021 on Kannibalen Records.

In 2022, David Crow introduced his secondary project, Ghengar, as an evolution of his Ghastly persona. This new project allows him to explore a more aggressive bass music style, drawing inspiration from metal music. This development also grants the Ghastly project freedom to concentrate on house beats and melodic bass genres. Ghengar performs at various events, including his announced “Rebirth Tour” supporting his debut full-length album, “Rebirth,” scheduled from October 2026 through March 2027.