Caninus (band)

Caninus was a deathgrind band formed as a side project by Most Precious Blood guitarist Justin Brannan, Rachel Rosen, drummer Colin Thundercurry and two female pitbull terriers, Budgie and Basil.[1] They were signed to War Torn Records and had three releases, including a split with Hatebeak and a 7" split with death metal band Cattle Decapitation. In 2008 Richard Christy played the drums on an unknown number of songs for Caninus.[2]

Caninus
OriginNew York City
GenresDeathgrind, grindcore
Years active2003–2011
LabelsWar Torn
Associated actsMost Precious Blood
Past members
  • Basil
  • Budgie
  • Buddy Bronson
  • Justin Brannan
  • Rachel Rosen
  • Richard Christy
  • Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz)
  • Rocky Raccoon
  • Thunder Hammer Attack
  • L. Ron Howard

On January 5, 2011, Basil, one of Caninus's pitbulls, died. Basil had been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was euthanized.[3] The band has ended because of the dog's death. Vocalist Budgie also died in early 2016.[4]

Past members
  • Basil – vocals
  • Budgie – vocals
  • Buddy Bronson – bass
  • Justin Brannan – guitar
  • Rachel Rosen – guitar
  • Richard Christy - Drums
  • Blast Thundercurry (Colin Kercz) - Drums
  • Rocky Raccoon - Drums
  • Thunder Hammer Attack - Drums
  • L. Ron Howard - Drums

Discography
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See also

References
  1. "For Those About To Squawk: Bands With Non-human Singers". Retrieved June 5, 2007.
  2. RichardChristy.com
  3. Neilstein, Vince. "R.I.P. Basil, Caninus, 2001-2011". metalsucks.net. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
  4. "R.I.P. Budgie, pit bull and Caninus vocalistMetal Insider". Metal Insider. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
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