Jeff Gretz
Encyclopedia
Jeff Gretz is an American
drummer
known as a member of the bands Zao
, Emanuel And The Fear and Conelrad
. He also has toured with From Autumn To Ashes
. Gretz was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
, and received a BA in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
. After living for several years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
he relocated to Manhattan
, New York City
.
with Zao
with From Autumn to Ashes
with Conelrad
with Austrian Death Machine
with Private Income
United States
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drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
known as a member of the bands Zao
Zao
Zao may refer to:* Zao, a character in the James Bond film Die Another Day* Zao , a metalcore band from Pennsylvania* Zao * Mount Zaō, a mountain in northern Japan* Zaō, Miyagi, a town in Japan* 5751 Zao, an asteroid...
, Emanuel And The Fear and Conelrad
Conelrad (band)
Conelrad was an American heavy metal duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group, consisting of Jeff Gretz and Adam McGregor , formed in early 2001. They played at Mr. Roboto Project in 2003, and released a 7-inch record and a CD. In mid-2005 went on a break...
. He also has toured with From Autumn To Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes was a NY melodic hardcore band that formed in Long Island in 2000. While the band had gone through many line-up changes, the members include Francis Mark , Scott Gross , Benjamin Perri , Brian Deneeve , Mike Pilato , Rob Lauritsen , and Jeff Gretz From Autumn to Ashes was a NY...
. Gretz was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, and a part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The city is named after Nathanael Greene, a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War...
, and received a BA in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
. After living for several years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
he relocated to Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Selected discography
with Emanuel And The Fear- 2009 - Emanuel And The Fear (Paper Garden Records)
- 2010 - Listen (Paper Garden Records)
with Zao
- 2005 - The Lesser Lights Of Heaven (DVD) (Ferret Records)
- 2006 - The Fear Is What Keeps Us HereThe Fear Is What Keeps Us HereThe Fear is What Keeps Us Here is the eighth full length album by metalcore band Zao. It was released on June 13, 2006 on Ferret Records in the US and on June 12, 2006 in Europe. The album showcases the addition of drummer Jeff Gretz and bassist Martin Lunn...
(Ferret Records) - 2009 - Awake?AWAKE? (Zao Album)Awake? is the ninth studio album by metalcore band Zao. It was released on May 5, 2009, on Ferret Records. It contains 9 new tracks and a re-recording of the track Romance of the Southern Spirit. Only 8,000 physical copies of the album were made...
(Ferret Records)
with From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes was a NY melodic hardcore band that formed in Long Island in 2000. While the band had gone through many line-up changes, the members include Francis Mark , Scott Gross , Benjamin Perri , Brian Deneeve , Mike Pilato , Rob Lauritsen , and Jeff Gretz From Autumn to Ashes was a NY...
- 2008 - Live at Looney TunesLive at Looney TunesLive at Looney Tunes is a live album by the American metalcore band From Autumn to Ashes. It was released on June 17, 2008. It was recorded at Looney Tunes record store in Long Island, NY in January 2008 and mixed by Brian McTernan.-Track listing:...
(Vagrant Records)
with Conelrad
Conelrad (band)
Conelrad was an American heavy metal duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group, consisting of Jeff Gretz and Adam McGregor , formed in early 2001. They played at Mr. Roboto Project in 2003, and released a 7-inch record and a CD. In mid-2005 went on a break...
- 2004 - Bezoar (Hope/Hardtravelin Records)
- 2004 - A Final Dissolution (New Addition Media)
- 2004 - Torus Shock Trio SessionsTorus Shock Trio SessionsA limited edition collaboration between Conelrad and Steve Moore. Released on September 30, 2004 by Lost Tundra Recordings. Currently out of print the release featured hand screened hand numbered covers made by poster artist Mike Budai...
(Lost Tundra Records) - 2006 - Sluts and SlobsSluts and SlobsSluts and Slobs is a 5-song vinyl EP by Conelrad. Released on September 30, 2006 by Oh No Vertigo. The song "No Fucking" is a cover by the band Nomeansno. "Mr Right" was written by Steve Moore. "Burdizzo" features backing vocals by Julie Nowak....
(Oh No Vertigo Records)
with Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
- 2008 - A Very Brutal Christmas (Metal Blade Records)
- 2009 - Double BrutalDouble BrutalDouble Brutal is the second full length album by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis' parody project Austrian Death Machine. Unlike the previous album, Total Brutal, Double Brutal is a two disc effort; the first disc composed of original songs inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, and the...
(Metal Blade Records)
with Private Income
- 2010 - The Front Room (Rae Rae Records)