Edsel Dope
Edsel Dope performing in 2015
Edsel Dope performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameBrian Charles Ebejer
Also known asXer0
Born (1974-03-21) March 21, 1974
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
Years active1997–present
Member of
Websitedopearmy.com

Brian Charles Ebejer[1][2] (born March 21, 1974), known professionally as Edsel Dope, is an American musician who is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for nu metal/industrial metal band Dope. Dope was founded in 1997 by Edsel and his brother Simon (keyboards) in New York City.[3]

Edsel co-produced all of Dope's albums. On Felons and Revolutionaries, Dope's first album released in 1999, Edsel played and programmed most of the musical instruments.[4]

In 2019, a masked lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist joined Static-X under the moniker Xer0,[5][6] which led to speculation and rumors that it was Edsel Dope. Edsel initially denied being Xer0,[7] but later admitted to his role, saying that he and the band felt Xer0 should be a separate entity from Dope.[8]

Personal life

Edsel Dope is engaged and has a daughter born in 2020.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "DRAMA CLUB – Brian Ebejer Trademark Registration". Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "ADDICTION". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Ruhlmann, William. "Biography: Dope". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Dope celebrates 20th anniversary". Iconvision.com. June 17, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Static-X Will Not Reveal Xer0's Identity, Even Though Fans Know Who He is". Loudwire. November 30, 2020. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Static X's mysterious frontman Xer0 has finally been identified". NME. October 9, 2019. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Edsel Dope Addresses STATIC X Rumors – And, We Think He's Denying Them?". Metal Injection. October 11, 2019. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Edsel Dope Once Again Addresses His Involvement with Static-X, Blasts Heavy Metal Media for "Tearing Down the Artists"". Blabbermouth.net. February 20, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ @dopeedsel (October 7, 2020). "The love of my life arrived on 10-05-2020". Instagram.


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