RICHARD RAMIREZ [Harsh Noise/HNW]

American (openly gay) experimental/harsh noise artist originally from Houston, Texas but now based in Pennsylvania. Began his experimental/noise work in 1989. Founder of Black Leather Jesus, Deadline Recordings , Next Halloween, & Dead Audio Tapes. Works in many projects and with collaborators. In the past has worked/collaborated with Kapotte Muziek, The Haters/G.X. Jupitter-Larsen, Merzbow, Richard Rupenus (The New Blockaders/NAG), MSBR, Thurston Moore, Con-Dom, Smell & Quim, Macronympha, Das Synthetische Mischgewebe, Astro, Cock ESP, Guilty Connector, Skin Crime, Government Alpha, Prurient, The Rita, Vomir, and others. Ramirez has also performed in The Haters. The Haters are Ramirez's biggest influence. Ramirez is also the co-organizer of the festivals: Dead Audio Music Festival and Eyes Behind the Wall. EBTW is the first HNW (harsh noise wall) festival created. Sean E. Matzus is the co-organizer of these events.