About Author
Damond Jiniya is an American vocalist, lyricist and author. He was born December 16, 1974, in Palm Springs, California. His most notable talent is a 7.5 octave vocal range. He also plays 5 musical instruments. He shortly fronted the prog metal band Savatage, . Damond achieved international notoriety in 1996 with his electro-metal band Diet of Worms. Critically, he was acclaimed as a pioneer in early the early emo sound. He recorded with Lover of Sin (Christian Death) in 2005. Damond has performed at festivals such as Wacken Open Air (DE), Graspop (BE), "Gods of Metal (IT) and the Dracfest UK. He has been featured worldwide in publications such as NME (U.K), Metal Edge (U.S.A), Rock Hard (DE), Metal Maniacs (U.S.A), Aardschok (NL) and most recently Roadie Crew (Brazil). Damond began his 20+ year career as the touring lighting director for, Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Monster Magnet and more.
In early 2022 Damond published 2 full literary books. "Wandering Poems for Dreamers" and "Amerikan Family Ultra". As of March 2024. Damond Jiniya will be touring the U.S with legendary Guns n Roses tribute, Nightrain.
