JJ Peters

Josef John Peters, known professionally as JJ Peters, was born on June 23rd, 1982, in Melbourne, Australia. He began his professional music career as the drummer for the metalcore band I Killed The Prom Queen, contributing to albums such as “When Goodbye Means Forever…” in 2003 and “Music For the Recently Deceased” in 2006. After the disbanding of I Killed The Prom Queen, Peters founded Deez Nuts in 2007. Initially, he performed all instruments and vocals on their demo and the subsequent EP, “Rep Your Hood,” released in 2007. Deez Nuts embarked on their first Australian tour, the ‘Drunk and Disorderly Tour,’ in October 2007, and later the ‘Boys of Summer Tour’ in January 2008 with Silverstein.

Peters continued to develop Deez Nuts, releasing their debut album, “Stay True,” in 2008 through Stomp Entertainment. This was followed by “This One’s for You” in 2010 and “Bout It!” in 2013, both of which featured collaborations with other artists and were released on labels such as Roadrunner Records and Century Media. Deez Nuts consistently toured internationally, playing shows across Europe and the United States, including a stint on the Vans Warped Tour in 2018. Parallel to his work with Deez Nuts, Peters also formed the hip hop/rap group Grips & Tonic with New Zealand rapper Louie Knuxx, releasing the album “Want Some, Get Some” in 2008. He also performed as JJ, releasing solo works such as “Naughty Boy” in 2020 and “Fuckusuck” in 2023.

Throughout his career, Peters has demonstrated a versatile musical approach, integrating hip hop influences into hardcore punk. His discography includes numerous credits across drums, vocals, writing, and production for various projects. He has been a featured vocalist on tracks for other bands, such as Bring Me The Horizon’s “Football Season Is Over” (2008) and Comeback Kid’s “Everything Relates” (2022). His involvement in multiple bands and projects highlights his ongoing presence and impact within the Australian and international music scenes.