Davey Oberlin has cultivated a dynamic career as a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist, notably serving as keyboardist for Grammy Award-winning band Korn and performing with Five Finger Death Punch. Oberlin’s early contributions to the entertainment industry included drawing in-betweens for Cartoon Network’s The Powerpuff Girls and a significant tenure as a game tester at Activision from 2003 to 2009, where he contributed to popular titles such as Call of Duty, Guitar Hero World Tour, and the X-Men Legends series. Beyond game testing, he composed scores and sound design for mobile games like GraveStompers and Avenged Sevenfold’s Hail to the King: Deathbat, for which he also voiced multiple characters and produced ambient themes. His musical journey formalized from 2003 to 2005 when he joined Jennifer Finch’s band, The Shocker, touring Europe and the United States as lead guitarist and second vocalist.

During this tenure, Oberlin notably stepped in for lead vocals alongside Phil Labonte at SoFi Stadium when Ivan Moody was unable to perform due to unforeseen circumstances. Beyond his extensive musical endeavors, Oberlin is also a recognized visual artist. He is known for his distinctive ‘Boneheads’ pop art character line, creating unique pieces for notable individuals such as Bobby Samini, Bobby Schubenski, and Grammy Award winner Zedd. Oberlin’s diverse talents showcase a multifaceted professional dedicated to innovation across music, art, and entertainment.