Danny Diablo

Dan Singer (born December 20, 1971), known professionally as Danny Diablo and Lord Ezec, is an American hardcore punk and hip hop vocalist based in New York City. He is currently a member of underground hip hop acts The ShotBlockers, KAOS 13 and FTW, as well as a founding member of hardcore bands Crown of Thornz, Skarhead, and Icepick. Dan Singer was born in Harlem, New York. He is the son of a Polish-Jewish police sergeant father, who is Brooklyn-born and a Puerto Rican homemaker mother from the East River Houses of Spanish Harlem. From an early age Singer would graffiti under the name Lord Ezec and became a follower of the NYC hardcore scene. He was originally into Hip-hop, however after getting introduced to bands such as Slayer and Agnostic Front he became a fan of the metal and punk genres. In 1994, Singer formed New York hardcore band Crown of Thornz consisting of former Breakdown guitarist Mike Dijan, drummer Dimi, and bassists Steve O'Brien and Franklin Rhi. In 1995, the band released their debut EP Train Yard Blues on Equal Vision Records, dedicating it to Singer's younger brother David, who had committed suicide the previous year. The following year the group released Mentally Vexed. In 1998, the band began a hiatus.