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** VagueAge: However, Klayon himself has [[https://www.facebook.com/celldweller/posts/10151024436601672 denied]] that fact.

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** VagueAge: However, Klayon himself has [[https://www.facebook.com/celldweller/posts/10151024436601672 denied]] that fact.fact, but he could be lying.
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* OlderThanTheyLook: Can you guess how old he is by his looks? Take a guess. The answer: [[spoiler: ''fifty!'']]
** VagueAge: However, Klayon himself has [[https://www.facebook.com/celldweller/posts/10151024436601672 denied]] that fact.
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* RealSongThemeTune: More than one. [[ItsPopularNowitSucks Some fans have begun complaining]] [[GrandTheftAutoEffect about the increasing ubiquity of his songs]].

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* RealSongThemeTune: More than one. [[ItsPopularNowitSucks Some fans have begun complaining]] [[GrandTheftAutoEffect [[SongAssociation about the increasing ubiquity of his songs]].
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--> "The death per capita in New York had dropped because we had a good mayor for a while, and I didn't feel comfortable with that so I wanted to go someplace where there was a lot more people getting killed. [[PlaceWorseThanDeath So I went to]] [[UsefulNotes/Detroit Detroit]]."

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--> "The death per capita in New York had dropped because we had a good mayor for a while, and I didn't feel comfortable with that so I wanted to go someplace where there was a lot more people getting killed. [[PlaceWorseThanDeath So I went to]] [[UsefulNotes/Detroit [[UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} Detroit]]."
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* Bret "Blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2013)

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* Bret "Blue Stahli" "Music/BlueStahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2013)
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* [[ConceptAlbum Attempted Concept Album]]: Klayton's Wish Upon a Blackstar epic is an attempt at a story with the lyrics and album covers, but it's ultimately too vague to tell a clear story. Thankfully, his blackstar epic has been turned into a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstar_(novel) book]].

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* [[ConceptAlbum Attempted Concept Album]]: Klayton's Wish Upon a Blackstar epic is an attempt at a story with the lyrics and album covers, but it's ultimately too vague to tell a clear story. Thankfully, his blackstar epic has been turned into a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstar_(novel) [[Literature/{{Blackstar}} book]].
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* GenreRoulette: Switches regularly between vocal electronic/metal (''Celldweller'', ''Wish Upon A Blackstar'') and instrumental, epic-sounding tracks (''Soundtrack for the Voices In My Head'')
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* JackOfAllStats: Klayton describes Celldweller's distinct style as this.
--> I never cared about being the best double bass drummer, or the fastest lead guitar player. Couldn't care less. My only desire was to learn different instruments well enough so I could get what I hear in my head onto tape.

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* GoodIsBoring: Humorously enough, hold this mentality.
--> "The death per capita in New York had dropped because we had a good mayor for a while, and I didn't feel comfortable with that so I wanted to go someplace where there was a lot more people getting killed. [[PlaceWorseThanDeath So I went to]] [[UsefulNotes/Detroit Detroit]]."



* ReclusiveArtist: Klayton describes himself as one. He doesn't keep up with the news or own a television set, although he still maintains good relations with his fans.



* StartMyOwn: He had a falling out with his label during his time known as "Circle of Dust" for not being Christian enough for [[ChristianRock the Christian Metal]] scene, so started his own music project free from them. When Klayton again had a falling out with his new label over distribution in 2006, he started his own label, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiXT_Music [=FiXT=]]].

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He had a falling out with his label during his time known as "Circle of Dust" for not being Christian enough for [[ChristianRock the Christian Metal]] scene, so started his own music project free from them. them.
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When Klayton again had a falling out with his new label over distribution in 2006, he started his own label, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiXT_Music [=FiXT=]]].[=FiXT=]]].
** Klayton's extremely fond of doing this. He was never satisfied how other bands combined guitar, vocals, drums, and/or electronica, so he decided to just learn how to play them all himself to make his own sound.
* StarvingArtist: In his early days, where he slept in his two-room studio [[TrademarkFavoriteFood Reese's Puffs]] were his only food all day. He's since become more successful and less poor, but he still holds the mentality.
-->I would rather starve and create what I want than be told from someone who doesn’t understand me or my art that something isn’t up to their specs."


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* XtremeKoolLetterz: His name's not Clayton, it's '''K'''layton.
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* [[ConceptAlbum Attempted Concept Album]]: Klayton's Wish Upon a Blackstar epic is an attempt at a story with the lyrics and album covers, but it's ultimately too vague to tell a clear story. Thankfully, his blackstar epic has been turned into a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackstar_(novel) book]].


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** Space, Klayton really, ''really'', '''''''really''''''' likes space.

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* {{Elect|ronicMusic}}[[IndustrialMetal ronic]] [[AlternativeMetal Metal]]



* IndustrialMetal
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* CapcomSequelStagnation: Not especially bad, but Klayton tends to remix and re-release his old songs often, and also includes fan-made remixes on albums. For example,


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* TheResenter: "Uncrowned" is written from the perspective of one.
--> ''My nights alone were worth is all / Just to see your face on the way down!''
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* OutOfGenreExperience: "Shapeshifter," composed as a single with Styles of Beyond for [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeed Most Wanted]], is far more of a BoastfulRap than the thematic lyrics of Klayton's previous works. He then returns to his normal style afterwards.


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* ArcWords: Some lines repeated across the ''Blackstar'' album include:
** "It makes no difference who we are / for when you wish upon a Blackstar."
** "You're reaping what you sow."
** Variations on the narrator's "birthright."
* AuthorAppeal: Schizophrenia apparently, given how many songs include lyrics about "voices in my head." In addition, Klayton has dedicated entire albums to those voices.


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* BoastfulRap: The entirety of "Shapeshifter."


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* DonutMessWithACop: Included as taunt in [[BoastfulRap Shapeshifter]].
--> ''The boiler's grinding, keep the cuffs, enjoy your doughnuts sir / you ain't gonna find me!''


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* LyricalDissonance: "Against the Tide" sounds very epic and uplifting, despite the lyrics being about losing against "the tide" and how the predicted end "has finally begun."
* MadnessMantra: Present in many of the more introspective songs, such as "So Long Sentiment," "Stay With Me (Unlikely)," "Kill the Sound," "Goodbye."
* PleaseDontLeaveMe: A mentally unstable narrator pleads this in "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Stay With Me]] ([[DownerEnding Unlikely]])."
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* AGodAmI: The narrator for "My Own Little World," though it's more of the god of "[[TitleDrop his own little world]]" than all of existence.
--> ''Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine''
-->''There's nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind''
-->''Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try!''
-->''Time doesn't exist here, I will never die!''


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* SplitPersonalityTakeover: The subject of "Kill the Sound."
--> ''Two voices in my head / and I want one of them dead / so I can focus on remembering''
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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: The titular Blackstars grant wishes. However, the lyrics constantly warn the dangers of doing so.
* DespairEventHorizon: "So Long Sentiment" describes someone trapped in his own depression, recalling old memories and begging for release.
* LotusEaterMachine: "Frozen" is a recurring fantasy about a beautiful seductress, and the narrator never wants to leave.
* TimeAbyss: "Eon" is about someone trapped in one and trying to escape.

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Splitting again between the band and meta tropes between the lyrical themes.


* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10, [[note]]One of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale, ranking at a 10.[[/note]] or even 11. [[note]]His hardest song is arguably "First Person Shooter", which is currently the hardest dubstep song on the scale.[[/note]]

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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His Klayton's music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10, [[note]]One of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale, ranking at a 10.[[/note]] or even 11. [[note]]His hardest song is arguably "First Person Shooter", which is currently the hardest dubstep song on the scale.[[/note]]


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* StartMyOwn: He had a falling out with his label during his time known as "Circle of Dust" for not being Christian enough for [[ChristianRock the Christian Metal]] scene, so started his own music project free from them. When Klayton again had a falling out with his new label over distribution in 2006, he started his own label, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FiXT_Music [=FiXT=]]].

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* TheVamp: "I Can't Wait" is from the perspective of someone who falls under her seductions.
--> ''Her skin is laced with poison / Her words are laced with lies / Affliction is waiting in her eyes''
--> ''I can't control this compulsion / like a moth into the flame / her fiery embrace completes my shame.''

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* MetalScream: Very, very frequent in his music.



* SopranoAndGravel: He uses HarshVocals as his main vocal delivery, along with clean vocal passages in many of his songs.

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!!Klayton himself
* MetalScream: Very, very frequent in his music.
* SelfDeprecation: According to a few behind the scenes footage, he doesn't think he's especially talented for his instruments.
* SopranoAndGravel: He uses HarshVocals as his main vocal delivery, along with clean vocal passages in many of his songs.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhmrzwx_vxE&t=2m0s Reese's Puffs]].
* [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You Gotta Have Red Hair]]: Both how Klayton appears in artwork and how he actually looks.
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[[caption-width-right:350:[[ArcWords No price too great, no distance too far... for when you wish upon a Blackstar]]...]]
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* Bret "blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2013)

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* Bret "blue "Blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2013)
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Years are wrong.


* Bret "blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2011)

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* Bret "blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2011)(2010–2013)
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* SignatureStyle: Chattering ElectronicMusic sounds influenced by trance, dubstep and noise fused with harsh, crunchy computer-manipulated guitar riffs and fast, aggressive drum and bass-inspired rhythms. Think of Music/LinkinPark [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs on a methamphetamine overdose]].

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* SignatureStyle: Chattering ElectronicMusic sounds influenced by trance, dubstep and noise fused with harsh, crunchy computer-manipulated guitar riffs and fast, aggressive drum and bass-inspired rhythms. Think of Music/LinkinPark [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs on a methamphetamine overdose]].

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* RealSongThemeTune: More than one, in fact, his music has crept up in various video game and television productions. [[ItsPopularNowitSucks Some fans have begun complaining about the increasing ubiquity of his songs]].

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* RealSongThemeTune: More than one, in fact, his music has crept up in various video game and television productions. one. [[ItsPopularNowitSucks Some fans have begun complaining complaining]] [[GrandTheftAutoEffect about the increasing ubiquity of his songs]].


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* SpiritualSuccessor: To Music/LinkinPark, at least this was how LP was supposed to sound, had they stayed in NuMetal territory and took their musicality up a notch.
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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10, or even 11; one of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale, ranking at a 10.

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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10, or even 11; one [[note]]One of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale, ranking at a 10.[[/note]] or even 11. [[note]]His hardest song is arguably "First Person Shooter", which is currently the hardest dubstep song on the scale.[[/note]]
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Celldweller is an awared-winning American HeavyMetal[=/=]ElectronicMusic project, formed in 1999 in New York City, but now based in Detroit, Michigan. The project was formed by multi-instrumentalist, DJ and RecordProducer Scott "[[StageNames Klayton]]" Albert, who was once involved in several electronic music and IndustrialMetal projects, most notably Angeldust, a collaboration with renowned illusionist Criss Angel. To date, the project has spawned six studio albums, nine [=EPs=] and several successful singles.

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Celldweller is an awared-winning award-winning American HeavyMetal[=/=]ElectronicMusic project, formed in 1999 in New York City, but now based in Detroit, Michigan. The project was formed by multi-instrumentalist, DJ and RecordProducer Scott "[[StageNames Klayton]]" Albert, who was once involved in several electronic music and IndustrialMetal projects, most notably Angeldust, a collaboration with renowned illusionist Criss Angel. To date, the project has spawned six studio albums, nine [=EPs=] and several successful singles.



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* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabillyNeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly: Frequently described as a metal artist who draws inspiration from the most abrasive electronic music genres (drum and bass, dubstep, industrial, EBM, hard trance, noise, IDM and similar genres), though from song to song, Celldweller can vary between any combination of these genres. Fans usually classify him under AlternativeMetal and NuMetal, though his music sounds very little like the established stereotypes.



* SignatureStyle: Chattering ElectronicMusic sounds influenced by trance, dubstep and noise fused with harsh, crunchy computer-manipulated guitar riffs and fast, aggressive drum and bass-inspired rhythms. Think of Music/LinkinPark on a methamphetamine overdose.

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* SignatureStyle: Chattering ElectronicMusic sounds influenced by trance, dubstep and noise fused with harsh, crunchy computer-manipulated guitar riffs and fast, aggressive drum and bass-inspired rhythms. Think of Music/LinkinPark [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs on a methamphetamine overdose.overdose]].
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Celldweller is an American HeavyMetal[=/=]ElectronicMusic project, formed in 1999 in New York City, but now based in Detroit, Michigan. The project was formed by multi-instrumentalist, DJ and RecordProducer Scott "[[StageNames Klayton]]" Albert, who was once involved in several electronic music and IndustrialMetal projects, most notably Angeldust, a collaboration with renowned illusionist Criss Angel. To date, the project has spawned six studio albums, nine [=EPs=] and several successful singles.

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Celldweller is an awared-winning American HeavyMetal[=/=]ElectronicMusic project, formed in 1999 in New York City, but now based in Detroit, Michigan. The project was formed by multi-instrumentalist, DJ and RecordProducer Scott "[[StageNames Klayton]]" Albert, who was once involved in several electronic music and IndustrialMetal projects, most notably Angeldust, a collaboration with renowned illusionist Criss Angel. To date, the project has spawned six studio albums, nine [=EPs=] and several successful singles.

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* CyberPunkIsTechno: As per IndustrialMetal tradition. There are plenty of exceptions, however.



* NuMetal: Arguably one of the more well-respected bands of the genre.

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* NuMetal: Arguably one of the more [[EnsembleDarkhorse well-respected bands bands]] of [[TheScrappy the genre.genre]].
* RealSongThemeTune: More than one, in fact, his music has crept up in various video game and television productions. [[ItsPopularNowitSucks Some fans have begun complaining about the increasing ubiquity of his songs]].
* SignatureStyle: Chattering ElectronicMusic sounds influenced by trance, dubstep and noise fused with harsh, crunchy computer-manipulated guitar riffs and fast, aggressive drum and bass-inspired rhythms. Think of Music/LinkinPark on a methamphetamine overdose.
* SopranoAndGravel: He uses HarshVocals as his main vocal delivery, along with clean vocal passages in many of his songs.
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Celldweller's music is incredibly diverse and multifaceted, and is commonly described as a fusion of HeavyMetal, trance, drum and bass, {{dubstep}}, and {{industrial}}, with [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly elements taken from many other heavy music genres]]. The project has also been classified as NuMetal and gains its pride as one of the {{Ensemble Darkhorse}}s of the genre. Celldweller's music has frequently appeared in television shows, movies, and video games.

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Celldweller's music is incredibly diverse and multifaceted, and is commonly described as a fusion of HeavyMetal, trance, drum and bass, {{dubstep}}, and {{industrial}}, with [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly elements taken from many other heavy music genres]]. The project has also been classified as NuMetal and gains its pride as one of the {{Ensemble Darkhorse}}s of the genre. Celldweller's music has frequently appeared in television shows, movies, and video games.
games, more prominently appearing in ''DeadRising2'' and ''NeedForSpeed''.



* IAmTheBand: Celldweller is Klayton's solo project, guest musicians are brought in for live performances.

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* IAmTheBand: Celldweller is Klayton's solo project, but guest musicians are brought in for live performances.



* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10; one of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale.

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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10; 10, or even 11; one of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale.scale, ranking at a 10.



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* NuMetalNuMetal: Arguably one of the more well-respected bands of the genre.
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Celldweller's music is incredibly diverse and multifaceted, and is commonly described as a fusion of HeavyMetal, trance, drum and bass, {{dubstep}}, and {{industrial}}, with [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly elements taken from many other heavy music genres]]. The project has also been classified as NuMetal and gains its pride as one of the {{Ensemble Darkhorse}]s of the genre. Celldweller's music has frequently appeared in television shows, movies, and video games.

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Celldweller's music is incredibly diverse and multifaceted, and is commonly described as a fusion of HeavyMetal, trance, drum and bass, {{dubstep}}, and {{industrial}}, with [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly elements taken from many other heavy music genres]]. The project has also been classified as NuMetal and gains its pride as one of the {{Ensemble Darkhorse}]s Darkhorse}}s of the genre. Celldweller's music has frequently appeared in television shows, movies, and video games.
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Celldweller is an American HeavyMetal[=/=]ElectronicMusic project, formed in 1999 in New York City, but now based in Detroit, Michigan. The project was formed by multi-instrumentalist, DJ and RecordProducer Scott "[[StageNames Klayton]]" Albert, who was once involved in several electronic music and IndustrialMetal projects, most notably Angeldust, a collaboration with renowned illusionist Criss Angel. To date, the project has spawned six studio albums, nine [=EPs=] and several successful singles.

Celldweller's music is incredibly diverse and multifaceted, and is commonly described as a fusion of HeavyMetal, trance, drum and bass, {{dubstep}}, and {{industrial}}, with [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly elements taken from many other heavy music genres]]. The project has also been classified as NuMetal and gains its pride as one of the {{Ensemble Darkhorse}]s of the genre. Celldweller's music has frequently appeared in television shows, movies, and video games.

!!Members:
!!!Current Lineup
* [[IAmtheBand Scott "Klayton" Albert]], vocals, guitar, bass, programming, synthesizers, percussion (1999-present)
!!!Former Members
* Bret "blue Stahli" Autrey - backing vocals, synthesizers, guitar, bass, percussion (2010–2011)
* Dale Van Norman - electric guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals (2004–2005)
* Kemikal - bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals (2004–2005)
* Cais - acoustic and electronic drums, percussion (2004–2005)
* Kenny James - acoustic and electronic drums, percussion (2004–2005)
* Del Cheetah - guitar, keyboards, percussion (2004–2005)
* Chris "Tweety" Cross - guitar, keyboards, percussion (2004–2005)

!!Celldweller provides examples of the following tropes:
* AlternativeMetal
* CarefulWithThatAxe: Many of his songs have screams that seemingly pop out of nowhere, which can be very jarring for first-time listeners.
* IAmTheBand: Celldweller is Klayton's solo project, guest musicians are brought in for live performances.
* IndustrialMetal
* MetalScream: Very, very frequent in his music.
* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: His music can cover the ''entire scale'', though his playing field is usually the 4-8 range. Occasionally, Celldweller's songs can go up to as high as 9 or 10; one of his better-known songs, "One Good Reason", is the hardest unambiguously NuMetal song on the scale.
* NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly
* NuMetal

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