Craig Owens

Craigery “Craig” Owens, born August 26, 1984, in Davison, Michigan, began his musical career in 2001, co-founding the band Chiodos Bros. with Bradley Bell, Pat McManaman, Jason Hale, Matt Goddard, and Derrick Frost. The band, later known as Chiodos, recorded their first demo in June 2002 and signed with Equal Vision Records in 2004, releasing their debut album, “All’s Well That Ends Well,” in 2005. Owens served as the lead vocalist, touring and recording with the band for several years. During his tenure with Chiodos, Owens expanded his musical reach through various side projects, including Cinematic Sunrise, formed with Bradley Bell to perform different musical styles, and the supergroup Isles & Glaciers, featuring collaborations with artists like Jonny Craig and Vic Fuentes. He also contributed as a vocalist to The Sound of Animals Fighting, appearing on their 2006 album “Lover, the Lord Has Left Us…”.

Following his initial departure from Chiodos in 2009, Owens released a solo EP, “Με την αγάπη (With Love),” through Equal Vision Records. He then formed the supergroup D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) in 2010, which included members such as Nick Martin and Aaron Stern. Their eponymous debut album in 2011 achieved success, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Hard Rock Albums chart. Owens reunited with Chiodos in 2012, performing live and working on new material, before the band concluded its 15-year career in 2016. Concurrently, Owens developed his solo project under the moniker badXchannels, releasing “WHYDFML” and the EP “Transmissions.” His career also includes work as a music producer and an acting role in the 2012 film “K-11,” demonstrating a broad engagement across the music and entertainment industries.

Throughout his career, Owens has engaged in diverse collaborations and recordings. He has written and recorded with artists such as Dr. Dre, notably contributing to the track “One Shot One Kill” on the “Compton The Soundtrack” in 2015. Other featured appearances include collaborations with The Devil Wears Prada in 2007, In Fear and Faith in 2009 and 2011, The Color Morale in 2014, and Our Last Night in 2015. More recently, he collaborated with Adventure Club and Quix in 2019, and featured on a 100 gecs track alongside Fall Out Boy in 2020. In 2024, he collaborated with The Frst on the track “Love In 3D.” These varied projects highlight his adaptability and continued presence in the music scene, ranging from rock and electronic genres to producing and acting.