Ryan J. Downey
Ryan J. Downey | |
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| Born | November 7, 1973 Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | Official Website |
Ryan J. Downey (born November 7, 1973) is an American musician, journalist, band manager, and author who was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1] Downey was the vocalist in Burn It Down[2] and founded Superhero Artist Management,[3] Downey has worked as a writer, reporter, producer, editor, and host for a number of media outlets, including MTV,[4] MSNBC,[5] The Hollywood Reporter, and Hearst Communications.[6]
He is the author of two books: They Don't Need to Understand (2020), with Andy Biersack,[7] and I Can Explain (2022), with Ronnie Radke.[8]
History
Ryan Downey was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. In high school, he published fanzines, put on local shows, and sang for the straight-edge hardcore band Hardball.[9] He co-founded Burn It Down in 1997, around the same time he began contributing to various rock music publications. Burn It Down released two EPs, a split-EP with the band Racetraitor, and a single full-length album, before disbanding in 2000 while on tour with In Flames.[10] During the band's tenure, he continued to work as a journalist. Downey moved to California in 2001 and briefly fronted Time in Malta.[11] He is the former Senior Editor for Alternative Press.[12]
Discography
Burn It Down [13]
- Burn It Down EP (1997)
- Eat Sleep Mate Defend EP (1998)
- Make Them Talk EP (1999; w/ Racetraitor)
- Let The Dead Bury The Dead (2000)
Guest performances[13]
- Eighteen Visions - Vanity (2002; "Sonic Death Monkey")
- Bleeding Through - This Is Love, This Is Murderous (2003; "City of the Condemned")
- AFI - Decemberunderground (2006)
- Tiger Army - Music From Regions Beyond (2007; "Prelude: Signal Return")
References
- ↑ "Ryan J. Downey". IMDb. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Ryan Downey's (ex-Burn It Down) New Projects". Lambgoat. February 24, 2002. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ Downey, Ryan (August 30, 2015). "Ryan Downey of Alternative Press / Superhero Management". As The Story Grows Podcast. Interviewed by Travis Turner and Seth Werkheiser. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ "MTV News Archive Ryan J Downey". mtv.com. October 31, 2000. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ "I TURNED INTO A ZOMBIE! MSNBC Report". youtube.com. November 27, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ "Hearst Digital Studios Teams With Eli Roth's CryptTV on New Series". TheHollywoodReporter.com. September 1, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ "Andy Biersack's memoir 'They Don't Need To Understand' is on its way". AltPress.com. September 18, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ "I Can Explain". FallingInReverse.com. November 1, 2021. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ Downey, Ryan (July 3, 2018). "Ryan J. Downey". A New Level Podcast. Interviewed by Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Burn It Down". Discogs. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ Downey, Ryan (March 26, 2018). "Ryan Downey (ex-Burn It Down, Superhero Mgmt, MTV, Speak & Destroy Podcast)". The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle. Interviewed by Doc Coyle. Sound Talent Media. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ↑ "ryan j downey Archives". AltPress.com. September 30, 1997. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Ryan J. Downey". Discogs. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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