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Roach was born on March 1^st in Chicago, Illinois.  The firstborn son, of Greek and Irish heritage, he has 3 other sisters, Mary, Elethea and Lea.  Because he was always hyper, loud, talkative and animated, he was encouraged by his peers to front a rock band.  Influenced by early hardcore, punk and metal, he was one of the pioneers of crossover in the Chicago music scene.  His previous bands include the Plague, Lungbrush, Stunt Double Jesus, and Rising Up Angry.  As part of his healing process through cancer treatment, he is utilizing his time on disability in a positive manner by participating in his latest musical project, Ghost of the Underground.

It’s not easy to forget Roach once you see him – his look alone is enough to make an imprint on your brain.  With three skull tattoos on his head, the only hair on his head springs from a tattoo on the side called “Mama Skull”.  Throughout the trends in rock, he has always stayed true to his own image, never compromising.  Lively and comical, he always leaves an unforgettable impression wherever he goes.

Through personal relationships and experiences, Roach writes about life on life’s terms; things we can all relate to – anguish, confusion, pain, addiction, lust, etc.  Rough and raw, his voice is full of power; his enunciation allows the listener to actually understand what he is singing about.  Always operating with high intensity, Roach works the crowd into a frenzy with his crazy antics and explosive stage presence.  His passion is to deliver the best hardcore metal to the nation.  Unity has always been his mission, and always will be.