Eric Griffin
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Eric Michael Griffin is an American rock
guitarist
. He is most famous for playing bass
in the horror punk
band Murderdolls
(2002–2004) and guitar in Wednesday 13
(2006–2007). He is now living in Los Angeles, California.
and Mötley Crüe
. He has now toured the world and made a name for himself in the music industry. From 1998 until 2002 - Griffin played guitar in an alternative rock
band called Synical
with friend Ben Graves.
In the early 2000s Tripp Eisen
showed a video of himself jamming with Griffin and Graves, to members of a project which he was involved with; the Murderdolls
. Although not his preferred position (lead guitar), Eric agreed to join the Murderdolls as the bassist. Murderdolls had already recorded their debut album by the time Eric had joined, although he does feature in the album artwork for "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls
".
Griffin toured all over the world with the Murderdolls; Japan
, United States
, United Kingdom
, etc. and found success with the band, featuring in promotional videos for "Dead In Hollywood", "White Wedding" and "Love at First Fright".
In 2004 as Murderdolls guitarist Joey Jordison
returned to his primary band, the Murderdolls went on hiatus. Since this time Griffin has played with a number of other bands; such as New Rising Son, Genitorturers
, Wednesday 13
, The Dreaming
, Faster Pussycat
as well as a brief reunion of Synical for a tribute show.
Eric has worked with Ajax Garcia and Jesse Mendez in the band The Napoleon Blownaparts
, or The Blownaparts as they are also known. However, Eric himself claims that his involvement with The Napoleon Blownaparts has been overblown by the media, as he has only played one show with them and recorded two cover songs. He has also filled in as guitarist
for Faster Pussycat
after Brent Muscat
was unable to tour.
In 2006, Eric rejoined Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13
in 13's solo band, and toured with him for a year.
As of Friday August 3, 2007 Wednesday 13's Tour page, MySpace
, and Eric's website stated that Eric has reportedly left the Wednesday 13 tour band. No information was stated on the sites as to why Eric left the band. Eric was replaced by J-Sin Trioxin.
In October 2007, Eric Griffin entered The Chop Shop in Hollywood, California. and performed a guitar solo on Undercover Slut's "Kastration Kar Krashes" song, featured on "Amerikkka Macht Frei" (Undercover Slut's new album).
Eric is finishing work on 'QUIT WHILE YOU'RE BEHIND' album/DVD to be released fall 2008. Eric and Brian are joined by live bassist Dan Kincaid (Spit Out Star), and are touring internationally, late 2008.
In 2009 Eric joined Genitorturers
as lead guitarist.
In 2011 when asked why Eric was not invited to join the re-activated Murderdolls Eric stated, "there's been debate over whether or not I was asked & whether or not I turned it down and I just want to be clear up one thing. Those 2 guys (Joey Jordison & Wednesday 13) did not invite or ask any of the members, they just did what they did and I'm not going to get into the why's or the how's or the who's, but yeah, it was their show, they didn't ask, they didn't tell...just like the military & that's the end of it."
Bands that Eric has played in:
and Wednesday 13 as band member, Griffin has featured in a number of other promotional videos as an actor.
Griffin also made a brief cameo appearance in the movie; Queen of the Damned.
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
. He is most famous for playing bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
in the horror punk
Horror punk
Horror punk is a music genre that mixes Gothic and punk rock sounds with morbid imagery and lyrics, which are often influenced by horror films...
band Murderdolls
Murderdolls
Murderdolls is an American horror punk supergroup, founded during 2002 in Hollywood, California. The band line-up consists of core members Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison. Former members include Ben Graves, Acey Slade, Eric Griffin & Tripp Eisen....
(2002–2004) and guitar in Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13
Joseph Poole, better known as Wednesday 13 , is a rock musician from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is most famous for his role as the frontman of the Murderdolls...
(2006–2007). He is now living in Los Angeles, California.
Gear
- Custom B.C Rich Mockingbird basses
- Custom ESP Les Paul bass
- Gibson Blackbird
- Dean Guitars
- Marshall VBA400x2, Marshall VBA810x2
Music
Griffin started playing guitar at the age of 12 and states his childhood influences as KISSKISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
and Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
. He has now toured the world and made a name for himself in the music industry. From 1998 until 2002 - Griffin played guitar in an alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band called Synical
Synical
Synical are an alternative rock act based in Hollywood, California, formed in 1989 and continuing on today. Guitarist Eric Griffin later went on to play in the Murderdolls as well as Racci Shay who went on to play in Dope.-History:...
with friend Ben Graves.
In the early 2000s Tripp Eisen
Tripp Eisen
Tripp Eisen Tripp Eisen Tripp Eisen (born Tod Rex Salvador June 29, 1965, also known "Tripp Rex Eisen" or "Rex Eisen", is an American musician, best known as the former guitarist of the industrial metal band Static-X...
showed a video of himself jamming with Griffin and Graves, to members of a project which he was involved with; the Murderdolls
Murderdolls
Murderdolls is an American horror punk supergroup, founded during 2002 in Hollywood, California. The band line-up consists of core members Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison. Former members include Ben Graves, Acey Slade, Eric Griffin & Tripp Eisen....
. Although not his preferred position (lead guitar), Eric agreed to join the Murderdolls as the bassist. Murderdolls had already recorded their debut album by the time Eric had joined, although he does feature in the album artwork for "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls
Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls
Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls is the debut album of horror punk band Murderdolls. It was released in 2002 by Roadrunner Records. The album reached #40 on the UK Albums Chart, and sold 100,000 copies in the U.S....
".
Griffin toured all over the world with the Murderdolls; Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, etc. and found success with the band, featuring in promotional videos for "Dead In Hollywood", "White Wedding" and "Love at First Fright".
In 2004 as Murderdolls guitarist Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison , is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work as the drummer for the nu metal band Slipknot. He grew up in Waukee, Iowa with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8...
returned to his primary band, the Murderdolls went on hiatus. Since this time Griffin has played with a number of other bands; such as New Rising Son, Genitorturers
Genitorturers
The Genitorturers are an industrial metal/industrial rock band from the United States, with influences extending into the 1990s hardcore punk and electronic music. They proclaim themselves to be "The World's Sexiest Rock Band".-History:...
, Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13
Joseph Poole, better known as Wednesday 13 , is a rock musician from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is most famous for his role as the frontman of the Murderdolls...
, The Dreaming
The Dreaming (US band)
The Dreaming is a rock band in the Hollywood area founded in 2002 by Johnny Haro and Christopher Hall, former lead singer of the band Stabbing Westward.-Biography:...
, Faster Pussycat
Faster Pussycat
Faster Pussycat is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1986. The group was most successful during the late 1980s with their self-titled debut album, their 1989 gold album Wake Me When It's Over and the 80,000 selling Whipped! in 1992.-The roots of Faster Pussycat...
as well as a brief reunion of Synical for a tribute show.
Eric has worked with Ajax Garcia and Jesse Mendez in the band The Napoleon Blownaparts
The Napoleon Blownaparts
The Napoleon Blownaparts, also known as the Blownaparts are a punk rock/hard rock band formed in Hollywood, California during 1995. Led by frontman and forming member Ajax Garcia, the band are currently working on their 6th album to date and follow up to 2010's release CRISIS...
, or The Blownaparts as they are also known. However, Eric himself claims that his involvement with The Napoleon Blownaparts has been overblown by the media, as he has only played one show with them and recorded two cover songs. He has also filled in as guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
for Faster Pussycat
Faster Pussycat
Faster Pussycat is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1986. The group was most successful during the late 1980s with their self-titled debut album, their 1989 gold album Wake Me When It's Over and the 80,000 selling Whipped! in 1992.-The roots of Faster Pussycat...
after Brent Muscat
Brent Muscat
Brent Muscat is a guitarist who has played in various bands, including Faster Pussycat, Sin City Sinners, Donner Party, L.A. Guns, the Liberators, Bubble, Superficial/Sinthetics, Adler's Appetite, Sin City All Stars, and The Underground Rebels. With L.A...
was unable to tour.
In 2006, Eric rejoined Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13
Joseph Poole, better known as Wednesday 13 , is a rock musician from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is most famous for his role as the frontman of the Murderdolls...
in 13's solo band, and toured with him for a year.
As of Friday August 3, 2007 Wednesday 13's Tour page, MySpace
MySpace
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, and Eric's website stated that Eric has reportedly left the Wednesday 13 tour band. No information was stated on the sites as to why Eric left the band. Eric was replaced by J-Sin Trioxin.
In October 2007, Eric Griffin entered The Chop Shop in Hollywood, California. and performed a guitar solo on Undercover Slut's "Kastration Kar Krashes" song, featured on "Amerikkka Macht Frei" (Undercover Slut's new album).
Eric is finishing work on 'QUIT WHILE YOU'RE BEHIND' album/DVD to be released fall 2008. Eric and Brian are joined by live bassist Dan Kincaid (Spit Out Star), and are touring internationally, late 2008.
In 2009 Eric joined Genitorturers
Genitorturers
The Genitorturers are an industrial metal/industrial rock band from the United States, with influences extending into the 1990s hardcore punk and electronic music. They proclaim themselves to be "The World's Sexiest Rock Band".-History:...
as lead guitarist.
In 2011 when asked why Eric was not invited to join the re-activated Murderdolls Eric stated, "there's been debate over whether or not I was asked & whether or not I turned it down and I just want to be clear up one thing. Those 2 guys (Joey Jordison & Wednesday 13) did not invite or ask any of the members, they just did what they did and I'm not going to get into the why's or the how's or the who's, but yeah, it was their show, they didn't ask, they didn't tell...just like the military & that's the end of it."
Bands that Eric has played in:
- 1998-2002 Synical guitar
- 2002-2004 Murderdolls - bass
- 2004 The Napoleon Blownaparts - guitar
- 2005 Faster Pussycat - guitar
- 2006-2007 Wednesday 13 guitar
- 2008–present Synical guitar
- 2009–present Genitorturers - guitar
- 2011- The Dreaming - Guitar
Video
As well as featuring in videos for the MurderdollsMurderdolls
Murderdolls is an American horror punk supergroup, founded during 2002 in Hollywood, California. The band line-up consists of core members Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison. Former members include Ben Graves, Acey Slade, Eric Griffin & Tripp Eisen....
and Wednesday 13 as band member, Griffin has featured in a number of other promotional videos as an actor.
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where he plays a student
Griffin also made a brief cameo appearance in the movie; Queen of the Damned.