Evan Seinfeld(born November 1967[1]) is an American musician and former pornographic actor, writer and director. He is best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and founding member of thehardcore/metalbandBiohazard.Seinfeld left the band in May 2011 citing personal reasons,[2]but rejoined in October 2022 after performing with several other acts.
Evan Seinfeld | |
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 Seinfeld with Biohazard in 2023 | |
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| Also known as | Spyder Jonez |
| Born | November 1967 (age 57) Brooklyn,New York City, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass |
| Member of | Biohazard,Attika7 |
| Formerly of | Damnocracy |
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| Website | instagram |
Career
editMusic
editSeinfeld is the founder, bassist and vocalist for the New Yorkhardcore/heavy metalbandBiohazard.He founded the band in 1987 but left in early 2011 before rejoining in 2022. He was also the bassist for the short-livedsupergroupDamnocracy,featured in theVH1reality television showSupergroup,with other members includingTed Nugent,Sebastian Bach,Scott IanandJason Bonham.In March 2007, Evan Seinfeld debuted his new band, The Spyderz, as an opening act for aBuckcherryperformance. The band was originally named White Line Fever until it was discovered that a UK band already owned the name. The Spyderz also featured guitaristJohn Monte,formerly ofMinistry,M.O.D.and The Disparrows vocalist Daniel Weber. In October 2008, Seinfeld briefly joined Tattooed Millionaires as a bassist and co-vocalist.
In 2011, Seinfeld joined Attika7, a band featuring former members ofWalls of Jericho,Static-X,Soulfly,andPossessed.[3]The band's debut album,Blood of My Enemies,was released on July 31, 2012.[4]
On July 25, 2019, Seinfeld debuted the first single from his newest musical project SVG$ viaYouTube.The song is titled "Authentic" and is Seinfeld's debut as a hip-hop artist. He rejoined Biohazard in October 2022.
Acting
editSeinfeld portrayed Jaz Hoyt in theHBOprison dramaOzfor a total of 40 episodes, spanning the majority of the series' six-year run. His character was the leader of the prison's biker gang and an ally of theAryan Brotherhood,awhite supremacistgang. He showed hisfull frontal nudityin some scenes of the series. In certain episodes of season 6, theStar of Davidtattooon Seinfeld's stomach[5]can be clearly seen.
Seinfeld, who was married to pornographic actress starTera Patrick,has performed with her in seven films under the stage nameSpyder Jonez,includingReign of Tera,Teradise Island(which he also directed),Tera, Tera, Tera,andDesperate.He also performed in duo scenes with women other than Tera Patrick.[6]He owns a production company, Iron Cross Entertainment and Teravison, with Tera Patrick, as well as his own "Rockstar Pornstar" website.[7]
Seinfeld and Patrick appear in a number of celebrity TV series such asE! True Hollywood Story"Rockstar Wives",G4TV'sA Day in the Life of Tera Patrick,VH1's Greatest Metal Songs,andWE'sSecret Lives of Women.
Seinfeld appeared in the independent filmsAngry Dogs,Kiss Me Now,andWizard of Gore.Both he and Patrick appeared in the documentaryFuck.
Seinfeld has voice acted in severalRockstar Games,voicing a Skin inManhunt,the Honkers bouncer inGrand Theft Auto IV,and several gangsters inThe Warriors,including Hog, Nails, Kevin K, and Fleece.
Other appearances
editHe is one of the characters in the bookSex Tips from Rock Starsby Paul Miles, published in July 2010 fromOmnibus Press.[8]
On November 21, 2011, he appeared onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsperforming inAce Young's band for Taylor Armstrong's daughter's fifth birthday party.
In 2022, Seinfeld appeared as himself inSell/Buy/Datedirected bySarah Jones.[9]
Personal life
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Seinfeld is Jewish.[10]He is a second cousin of comedian and actorJerry Seinfeld.[11]
After a three-year relationship, Seinfeld married pornographic actressTera Patrickin a small ceremony on January 9, 2004. The ceremony was held inLas Vegaswhere they were attending the 2004AVN Awardsshow. The couple announced on September 30, 2009, that they were ending their marriage, but that they would remain business partners.[12]
In 2011, Seinfeld married singer and former pornographic actressLupe Fuentes.[13]They later divorced in 2020.[14]
Seinfeld is the founder of subscription service IsMyGirl,[15]and men's mental health and wellness platform Mantorship.
Awards
edit- 2008XBIZ Award– Crossover Male Star of the Year[16]
- 2009XBIZ Award– ASACP Service Recognition Award[16]
References
edit- ^@That One Time with Adam Metwally (November 23, 2023)."Purpose and Passion - Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard) | Ep. 27".YouTube. at2:25.Archivedfrom the original on January 24, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 9,2024.
- ^Rosenberg, Axl (June 7, 2011)."Evan Seinfeld Is Out Of Biohazard".Metal Sucks.RetrievedMarch 5,2012.
- ^"Former BIOHAZARD frontman joins ATTIKA7".Roadrunner Records. September 20, 2011. Archived fromthe originalon January 4, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 20,2011.
- ^"ATTIKA 7 To Release 'Blood Of My Enemies' In July".Roadrunner Records. May 1, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon February 1, 2013.RetrievedJune 1,2012.
- ^Tattoo photo;Rolling Stone;Retrieved February 28, 2007
- ^Andrea Bonaventura, "Spin, Suck & Choke: Down and Dirty With Tera PatrickArchivedApril 3, 2009, at theWayback Machine"Real Detroit WeeklyFebruary 14, 2008
- ^"Interview with Evan Seinfeld - I put the fuck in the 'I don't give a fuck!'".Teeth of the Divine. April 26, 2010.RetrievedOctober 3,2011.
- ^"Sex Tips from Rock Stars".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2020.RetrievedMarch 16,2010.
- ^Hay, Carla (March 19, 2022)."Review: Sell/Buy/Date starring Sarah Jones".Culture Mix Online.RetrievedOctober 6,2022.
- ^"Band's German Tour Brings Back Memories of L.V. Area Neo-Nazis".The Morning Call.February 6, 1993.RetrievedFebruary 9,2024.
- ^"Interview with Evan Seinfeld « Teeth of the Divine".Teethofthedivine.April 26, 2010..
- ^Preston, Bob (September 30, 2009)."Tera Patrick, Evan Seinfeld Split".XBIZ.RetrievedOctober 1,2009.
- ^"Damnocracys Evan Seinfeld gets into Ventriloquism".Metalsucks.net.May 4, 2010.
- ^"FUENTES-SEINFELD, LUPE VS SEINFELD, EVAN".Unicort.RetrievedMarch 31,2024.
- ^"IsMyGirl Puts Models First on Its Intimate, Adult Social Platform".Forbes.
- ^abXBIZ Award Winners,XBIZ,February 2011
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