Rust Epique
American guitarist and painter
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Charles Anthony Lopez (February 29, 1968 – March 9, 2004), better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American guitarist and painter, who performed with the bands Crazy Town and pre)Thing.
Born
February 29, 1968
Charles Anthony Lopez[1]
February 29, 1968
Stockton, California, U.S.
OriginHollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal, nu metal, rap rock
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| Background information | |
| Born | Charles Anthony Lopez[1] February 29, 1968 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2004 (aged 36) |
| Genres | Alternative metal, nu metal, rap rock |
| Occupations | Musician, painter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1999–2004 |
| Label | V2 Records |
| Formerly of | Crazy Town pre)Thing |
Biography
In 1999, Rust Epique joined Crazy Town, a rap metal band from Los Angeles. Despite his success with Crazy Town, Epique quit the band as a result of various disagreements with his bandmates.[2] In 2003, V2 Records signed Epique to work with a band called Pre)Thing. They released their debut album, 22nd Century Lifestyle, in 2004.
Rust Epique died of an aortic rupture at his home in Las Vegas in 2004.[3]