Jason Charles Miller

Jason Charles Miller is an American musician, singer and songwriter known for his solo career[1] as well as being the lead vocalist and guitarist of the industrial rock band Godhead.[2] He is a voice actor, appearing in various animation and video games. He is also part of the duo The Deadly Grind,[3] and the duo RezoDrone, which has rose to fame for being featured in the acclaimed videogame Cyberpunk 2077.[4] He has released solo albums in the country music, southern rock and Americana genres.

Jason Charles Miller
Miller in 2017
Miller in 2017
Background information
Birth nameJason Charles Miller
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • voice actor
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Websitejasoncharlesmiller.com

Early life

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In 1977, at the age of 5, Miller moved with his family to Clifton, Virginia where he would spend the remainder of his youth.[5] Miller began singing opera music and playing the guitar while young, and began performing when he was six.[5] He has three stepbrothers and one stepsister.

Career

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Miller is the frontman and founder of the industrial rock band Godhead which was the only band signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records.[5] Under Posthuman Records, Godhead released their fourth studio album 2000 Years of Human Error, which has sold over 100,000 copies in the United States. While a member of Godhead, Miller toured the world alongside acts like Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Disturbed, GWAR, Slipknot, Rammstein, Linkin Park, and Jonathan Davis of Korn.[5] In 2002, Godhead's song "Penetrate" was re-released as a part of the Queen of the Damned soundtrack under Warner Music Group.[2] The song earned Miller a Gold record. The band has sold over 250,000 albums worldwide.[6]

In 2004, Miller collaborated with Ben Moody and Jason Jones of Drowning Pool for the song "The End Has Come", which appeared on the soundtrack of the film The Punisher. Miller has also appeared on multiple Cleopatra Records tribute albums along with Julian Beeston, formerly of Nitzer Ebb. Miller's music was featured in the pilot episode of Hung. He was asked by Bret Michaels to remix the Rock of Love theme song for the Poison frontman's Custom Built solo album.

After more than a decade as frontman of Godhead, Miller also began releasing music as a solo artist. On October 27, 2009, Miller released his first solo EP, Last to Go Home, under Count Mecha Music.[7] The EP has been his first official venturing into the country music genre. On October 10, 2011, Miller released his first solo album, entitled Uncountry.[7] Heavier than the previous EP, and featuring a full band, this album cemented his current status as southern rock artist. On July 3, 2012, a second full-length studio album followed, this time titled Natural Born Killer, under Count Mecha Music.[7] In May 2012, Miller released the single "Up to Me".[8] At that time, Miller's songwriting could also be heard on the WWE Smackdown theme song, "Hangman", which was recorded by (and co-written with) the rock band Rev Theory. In 2018, a third studio full-length came out, called In the Wasteland, published via Sony / Red Music[9] and featuring guest appearances by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd.The album was then followed in 2021 with the double release From the Wreckage, collecting a series of previously unreleased tracks.

Throughout his career, Miller has been featured in magazines such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Guitar World, and Inside Kung Fu. He has appeared on MTV, MTV2, Fuse TV, and VH1.[5]

Miller relocated to Los Angeles in 2001, where he owns a recording studio and works as a recording artist, writer and producer, voice-over artist and actor. Splitting time between Los Angeles and Nashville, his love for country and blues music has intensified, as has the influence of those that have defined his musical roots: Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Fleetwood Mac, Bad Company. His first single, "You Get What You Pay For", was featured in the HBO hit series True Blood,[5] and included appearances from Felicia Day and Greg Grunberg in its music video.[10] The Uncountry music video features guests such as Robert Picardo and Grant Imahara.[11]

Miller at the 2024 WonderCon

As a voice actor, Miller has appeared in over 100 animated productions and video games. Some of his credits include work on World of Warcraft, Wonder Woman, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Hellsing, Read or Die and the Nickelodeon Nicktoon Avatar: The Last Airbender. His film credits include Danny Roane: First Time Director, the 2008 remake of Day of the Dead and the Sci Fi Channel's Battle Planet. He worked on a cover album from the fighting game series Guilty Gear, titled Guilty Gear XX in N.Y. Vocal Edition, where he supplied vocals over the instrumentals to create a full vocal album.[12] In 2011, he lent his vocals to another cover album, this time for BlazBlue, the successive fighting game series to Guilty Gear, titles BlazBlue in L.A. Vocal Edition. He provided the voice of Robert Kendo in Capcom's video game Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles for the Wii. In 2011, he appeared in an episode of the web series The Guild.[13] His voice can be heard in the digital collectible card game by Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone.[5] Since 2017, he is part of the duo The Deadly Grind.[3] In 2019, Miller was the co-lead singer for the song "Shadowbringers", the theme song for Final Fantasy XIV's third expansion of the same name;[14][15] and then in 2020, he provided vocals for the game's song "To The Edge".[16] In 2021, Miller contributed vocals to Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion launch trailer music.[17] In December of 2022, Miller was invited to Tokyo by Square Enix composer Masayoshi Soken, to perform in a series of Final Fantasy themed concerts with the Eorzean Symphony Orchestra. Other events have been scheduled for Las Vegas and London throughout 2023.

In 2021, Miller, along with Dylan Wilks, composed 8 original songs released in the video game album Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: Bardic Inspiration Vol. 1.[18] Miller, an avid supporter of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons & Dragons, also appeared on several live-play streaming shows such as Critical Role and Sirens of the Realms, as well as the Amazon Prime series Starter Kit.[19]

Discography

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Godhead

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Solo

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  • Last to Go Home (2009)
  • Uncountry (2011)
  • Natural Born Killer (2012)
  • In the Wasteland (2018)
  • UnDeadwood: Chapter I soundtrack (2019)
  • From the Wreckage - Part I (2021)
  • From the Wreckage - Part II (2021)
  • Cards on the Table (2023)

The Deadly Grind

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  • Songs from Foreververse (2017)

RezoDrone

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Cyberpunk 2077 Radio

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  • Resist and Disorder (2020)
  • Kill the Messenger (2020)
  • Reaktion (2021)

Singles

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  • beLIEver (2023)

Appears on

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  • Shadowbringers, To the Edge and Close in the Distance from Eorzean Symphony: FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Album Vol.3 (2023)
  • Close in the Distance from ENDWALKER: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2022)
  • To the Edge from DEATH UNTO DAWN: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2021)
  • Shadowbringers and Insatiable from SHADOWBRINGERS: FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack (2019) and SCIONS & SINNERS: FINAL FANTASY XIV ~ Arrangement Album (2021)

Roles

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Animation

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Animation
YearTitleRoleNotesSource[20]
1999Attack the Gas StationPaint
2000Boys BeYuuki Okizaki
2001Read or DieObnoxious Pilot[21]
HellsingSoldier X, various monsters
2002Bakuto Sengen DaigunderLinian
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GigMihashi
DaigunderLinian, Reporter
2003TexnolyzeShinji
Read or DieEliot, Stephen
Mermaid ForestSakagami Pirate
Samurai ResurrectionSenpachi
2004DearSHironobu Nonaka
Dead Leaves777
Naoki Urasawa's MonsterMax Steindorf
Paranoia AgentSecurity Guard, Maromi fan
Girls BravoYoung Gangster
2006Otogi ZoshiKeibiishi
Patlabor: The MovieHiromi Yamazaki, Yamadera[21]
Patlabor 2: The MovieHiromi Yamazaki[21]
Hellsing UltimatePoliceman Simon (Ep. 1), Round Table Member 4 (Ep. 2), Wild Geese (Ep. 3)[22]
2007Higurashi When They CryYoshiro Sonozaki
Gun SwordKujyo, Zakota
Ikki TousenHannoh
Rozen MaidenYamamoto, Enju[21]
2008Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionKousetsu Urabe
Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritJin
Avatar: The Last AirbenderScary Prisoner, Thug, Head Guard, Dai Li Agent6 episodes
2009Wonder WomanThraxDirect-to-video[21]
Ghost Slayers AyashiOVA – Teizan Mizawa
MonsterMax Steindorf
2010Batman: The Brave and the BoldDoll Man, Black CondorEpisode: "Cry Freedom Fighters!"[21]
2011Yu Gi Oh! ZexalClockwork Shinigami, Iron Ai Ai
2012Puella Magi Madoka MagicaNakazawa, additional voices
Aquarion EvolAltair Pilot
2013Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-neSota Serizawa
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon CapitalItaku
One PieceBerry Good
Wolf ChildrenRadio News Announcer, additional voices[21]
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Fireman, Liquor Store Owner
2014Attack on TitanGelgar[23]
The Legend of KorraThe SheriffEpisode: "Rebirth"[24][23][21]
2015Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansAston / Gatt[23]
Aldnoah.ZeroMars Knight[23]
2016Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansAston / Gatt[23]
2017Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution 1Additional voices[23]
Attack on TitanGelgar[23]
2018Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution: AnemoneRamon / Additional voices[23]
Pop Team EpicShogo[23]
2019The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: ReawakenedRiki Nendo[23]
2020DC Super Hero GirlsRa's al Ghul (singing voice)Episode: "#LeagueOfShadows"[25]
2021Edens ZeroSeth Anderson, Kenta
2024The Grimm VariationsMr. SEpisode 4: "The Elves and the Shoemaker"

Video games

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Video games
YearTitleRoleNotesSource[20]
2008World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich KingPrince Valanar/Commander Stoutbeard/Thalorien Dawnseeker
The Last RemnantVarious characters[26]
2009Resident Evil: The Darkside ChroniclesRobert Kendo[21]
2010StarCraft II: Wings of LibertyOfficer #2
Sengoku Basara: Samurai HeroesAdditional voices (warriors)[27]
World of Warcraft: CataclysmHagrim Hopebreaker/Terrath the Steady
Star Trek OnlineKal Dano
2010–14Street Fighter seriesGuyEnglish Dub
Credited as J.C. Miller
[21]
2011Diablo IIIRadek the Fence/Bennoc
Shinobido 2: Revenge of ZenKazama Samurai A, Kenobi NinjaCredited as J.C. Miller[28]
2012Guild Wars 2Ben Tenstrikes, Stefan Baruch, Seneschal Elam, Big Nose Ted
2013Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm RebornRaubahn Aldynn, CorgueviasCredited as J.C. Miller[21]
2014HearthstoneLoot Hoarder, Bloodmage Thalnos, Acolyte of Pain, Druid of the Claw, Blood Knight
2015Mobius Final FantasyAdditional voices[23]
Final Fantasy Type-0 HDAdditional voices[23]
Neverwinter: UnderdarkDrizzt Do'Urden[23][24][23]
2016Mafia IIIAdditional Voices[23]
World of Warcraft: LegionHigh Commander Goodchilde / Thaedris Feathersong / Blacksmith Kyrie[23]
2018The Andersen Accounts: Chapter One Collector's EditionBartender Mike / Van Driver[23]
OnmyojiJikikaeru / Hangan[23]
2019Shenmue IIISu Zixiong / Han Yajie - Ring Announcer / Additional Cast[20]
Dreadful Tales: The Fire Within Collector's EditionBarry[23]
The Andersen Accounts: A Voice of ReasonFrederic[23]
Citizens of SpaceCaptain / Chef / Banker[23]
Days GoneAdditional voices[23]
The Andersen Accounts: The Price of a Life Collector's EditionReynard / Policeman[23]
Kingdom Hearts IIIAdditional voices[23]
2020Final Fantasy VII RemakeAdditional voices[20]
Max Gentlemen Sexy Business!Sinterklaas[23]
Phantasy Star Online 2Pietro, Sir Adam Sacrid, Lutz Cero Rey Cuento, Schreger Weyland
2021Fire Emblem HeroesMúspell[20]
2022Tactics Ogre: RebornBarbas Dahd Geuse[29]
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three HopesAdditional voices[30]

Television and web series

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Television and web series
YearFilm/SeriesRole
2002The OsbournesHimself (uncredited)
2005The Curse of El CharroDancing Albino
2006Danny Roane: First Time DirectorCharles Brown
Hollywood KillsBartender
BacklashAssassin
2007Everyday JoeJoe
2008Day of the DeadZombie (uncredited)
2011The Jeff Lewis 5 Minute Comedy HourTravis
The GuildJason Miller
2012My Gimpy LifeTeale's Friend
2013LearningTownBartender
2015House HuntingGuitar Man[23]
Muzzled the MusicalTree[23]
Good MorningTattooed man[23]
2016Emil: WaitBartender[23]
Future GirlBiff[23]
Critical RoleGarthok[23]
2017ThrashtopiaBunker Bot[23]
Shield of TomorrowK'Dok[23]
MothershipGuest[23]
2018Tempting FateCont Dalca[23]
L.A. by NightStrikes a Chord[23]
2019Hell, CaliforniaAbel[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Jason Charles Miller Un Country Official Video".
  2. ^ a b "HOME". Godhead.
  3. ^ a b @thedeadlygrind (June 19, 2017). "Look at us! We're @TheDeadlyGrind! Guess where we got our name from..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Rezodrone". Spotify.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Jason Charles Miller » Bio". Jason Charles Miller Official Website. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "The Official Godhead Website". www.godhead.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "Jason Charles Miller on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "VIDEO: Jason Charles Miller – Up To Me". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  9. ^ url=https://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/post/jason-charles-miller-announces-new-album-in-the-wasteland
  10. ^ Jason Charles Miller (August 16, 2010), Jason Charles Miller - "You Get What You Pay For" (True Blood Version), archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved May 2, 2016
  11. ^ Jason Charles Miller (September 3, 2011), Jason Charles Miller - "Uncountry" (Official Video), archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved May 2, 2016
  12. ^ Interview with Jason Miller at WickedInfo.com Archived May 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Geek & Sundry (May 1, 2012), The Guild S5 Ep4: Ends and Begins, retrieved May 2, 2016[dead YouTube link]
  14. ^ Jason Miller [@jasoncmiller] (August 15, 2019). "Hell yeah!!! The theme song to Shadowbringers (I'm the co-lead singer w/ Amanda Achen-Keenan) is #4 most downloaded, and #23 on the Hot 100 in Japan! Thanks again to @SOKENsquareenix for having me on the track, and @thehalpnetwork for recommending me! [link]" (Tweet). Retrieved October 13, 2019 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "STU48, KAT-TUN, Official HIGE DANdism, and RADWIMPS Top the Billboard Japan Charts for the Week of 7/29 – 8/4". ARAMA! JAPAN. August 13, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  16. ^ Alex Moukala [@alex_moukala] (August 28, 2020). "FFXIV singer explains how the vocals of "To The Edge" and "Shadowbringers" were made. And how it was to work with @SOKENsquareenix! @jasoncmiller @FF_XIV_EN [embedded video]" (Tweet). Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Jason Miller [@jasoncmiller] (November 7, 2021). "It's true! That IS me singing in the new FINAL FANTASY XIV: ENDWALKER Launch Trailer! HUGE thank you to @SOKENsquareenix, @SquareEnix and @FF_XIV_EN! What an honor! [video link]" (Tweet). Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Idle Champions: Bardic Inspiration Vol 1". www.codenameentertainment.com.
  19. ^ "Watch Starter Kit | Prime Video". www.amazon.com.
  20. ^ a b c d e "Resume - Jason Charles Miller". jasoncharlesmiller.com. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  21. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Behind The Voice Actors – Jason Miller". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 2, 2019. Check mark indicates BTVA has verified the entries using screenshots of credits and other confirmed sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  22. ^ "Hellsing Ultimate III". Hellsing Ultimate. Episode 3. October 4, 2014. Adult Swim.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak "Jason Miller". IMDb. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  24. ^ a b "Jason Charles Miller » Acting". www.jasoncharlesmiller.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  25. ^ Jason Charles Miller [@jasoncmiller] (August 24, 2020). "Yep! I'm Ra's Al Ghul's singing voice in #DCSuperHeroGirls! So friggen cool! #leagueofshadows #cartoonnetwork" (Tweet). Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ Square Enix. The Last Remnant. Square Enix. Scene: Ending credits, 2:15 in, English Voice Recording, Cast.
  27. ^ Capcom. Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes. Capcom. Scene: Ending credits, 0:43 in, CAST.
  28. ^ Acquire. Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. Spike. Scene: Ending credits, 53:50 in, English Voice Cast.
  29. ^ Romano, Sal (October 5, 2022). "Tactics Ogre: Reborn details unit development, charms, battle updates, balance adjustments, shop improvements, classes, and characters". Gematsu. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  30. ^ "Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2022 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
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