Danny Diablo

Danny Diablo, also recognized as Lord Ezec, is an influential figure in the hardcore punk and hip-hop scenes, known for his vocal contributions and entrepreneurial ventures in music. After becoming a prominent vocalist in the hardcore punk and hip-hop genres in 1994, Danny Diablo, also known as Lord Ezec, established himself as a founding member of several significant bands. He formed Crown of Thornz in 1994, releasing their debut EP, Train Yard Blues, in 1995, followed by Mentally Vexed in 1996. Concurrently, Diablo co-founded the metalcore band Icepick in 1996 and launched Skarhead in 1997, which released Drugs, Money & Sex the same year and Kings at Crime in 1999.

In 2013, Crown of Thornz reunited for critically acclaimed performances at prestigious festivals such as Ieperfest in Belgium and This Is Hardcore Fest in Philadelphia, coupled with a successful North American tour alongside Rancid and The Transplants. His solo work continued with Doller Make Sense in 2016. That year also saw the release of The World Is Fucked with FTW and the Force 5 Records Mixtape Vol. 1.

Diablo continued his prolific output with The Crackson Heights Project in 2017 and Diablo’s Way Mixtape in 2019. More recently, Danny Diablo collaborated with Mars on Devils & Demons in 2020 and with S.P.I.C for Spictacular in 2021, showcasing his ongoing collaborations and adaptability. His latest release, Danny Diablo vs. Piss Mobb with Piss Mobb in 2023, underscores his sustained presence and impactful contributions to the hardcore and hip-hop scenes, continuing to cement his legacy as a multifaceted artist and independent music entrepreneur.