Danny Diablo

Dan Singer, known professionally as Danny Diablo and Lord Ezec, was born on December 20, 1971, in Manhattan, New York. His early life in Harlem and his background, with a Polish-Jewish police sergeant father and a Puerto Rican homemaker mother, shaped his distinct artistic perspective. Starting in 1994, Singer became a prominent vocalist in the hardcore punk and hip-hop genres. He established himself as a founding member of several significant bands, including Crown of Thornz, Skarhead, and Icepick.

Danny Diablo’s musical journey began with Crown of Thornz in 1994, where he served as a vocalist. The band released their debut EP, “Train Yard Blues,” in 1995, followed by “Mentally Vexed” in 1996. After a hiatus, Crown of Thornz reunited in 2013 for notable festivals such as “Ieperfest” in Belgium and “This Is Hardcore Fest” in Philadelphia, alongside a North American tour with Rancid and the Transplants. Following the initial hiatus of Crown of Thornz, he co-founded Skarhead in 1997, releasing “Drugs, Money & Sex” that year and “Kings at Crime” in 1999. In addition to these projects, Singer was a part of Icepick, a metalcore band formed in 1996, which gained attention for their music being featured in “UFC: Ultimate Beat Downs, Vol. 1” in 2004 and as entrance music for UFC fighter Andrei Arlovski. Their debut album, “Violent Epiphany,” was released in 2006. He also launched a solo career, signing with Travis Barker’s LaSalle Records in 2005 for his “Hardcore 4 Life” EP, and later with Hellcat Records for his 2009 album “International Hardcore Superstar.” In 2012, he established his own independent label, ILL-ROC Records, releasing “The Blood Of Eden.” His career reflects a sustained contribution to multiple music genres and the independent music community.