Chris Fronzak#Discography
{{Short description|American musician (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Chris Fronzak
| image = 20180421 Oberhausen Impericon Festival Attila 0027 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Fronzak in 2018
| birth_name = Christopher Joseph Fronzak
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|20}}
| birth_place = South Florida, U.S.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtgU_Udp1FU | title=ATTILA | Chris Fronzak | Garza Podcast 101 | website=YouTube | date=October 23, 2023 }}
| origin = Orlando, Florida, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- rapper
- songwriter
- entrepreneur
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| years_active = 2005–present
| alias = {{flatlist|
- Fronz
- Fronzilla
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| label = Stay Sick
| current_member_of = {{flatlist|
- Attila
- Bone Crew
- Titans of Metal{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/vocalists-lorna-shore-attila-fit-autopsy-and-more-team-new-project-titans-metal |title=Vocalists of Lorna Shore, Attila, Fit for an Autopsy and More Team for New Project: Titans of Metal | Revolver |publisher=Revolvermag.com |date=2022-12-19 |accessdate=2022-12-23}}
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| website = {{URL|fronzak.com}}
}}
Christopher Joseph Fronzak (born November 20, 1989), also known as Fronz or Fronzilla, is an American musician who is best known as the lead vocalist and founding member of the metalcore/rap metal band Attila. Aside from his work in Attila, he is also the manager of record label Stay Sick Recordings and clothing line Stay Sick Threads.
Career
= Attila =
{{Main|Attila (metalcore band)}}
Fronzak met Sean Heenan, Sam Halcomb, Matt Booth and Kris Wilson all in high school during his freshman year in Carrollton, Georgia, and formed his first band Attila, named in reference to Attila the Hun, which he came across in a book.{{cite web|url=http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Attila-Biography/9A746A958A0F0F6C482578F4007C78D6|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020201655/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Attila-Biography/9A746A958A0F0F6C482578F4007C78D6|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 20, 2013|title=ATTILA BIOGRAPHY|date=October 20, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2019}} Since 2007 with Fallacy, the band released seven records with two different record labels, Artery Recordings and SharpTone Records, before they decided to record as an unsigned band. As an independent band, they released their album, Villain, in 2019.{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/new-albums-out-in-2019/|title=NEW ALBUMS OUT IN 2019! {{!}} DEAD PRESS! {{!}} It's more than "just music" to us|website=www.deadpress.co.uk|date=December 24, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327161316/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/new-albums-out-in-2019/|url-status=dead}}{{Citation|title=Villain by Attila|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/villain/1448811164|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308081608/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/villain/1448811164|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 8, 2019|language=en-us|access-date=March 25, 2019}}
= Bone Crew =
Fronzak started a new side project named Bone Crew. He officially announced the project in July 2018. They released a self-titled album, which was released August 3, 2018, through Stay Sick Recordings.{{cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-fronz-attila-unveils-new-trap-metal-project-bone-crew/|title=NEWS: Fronz (Attila) unveils new trap metal project, Bone Crew!|first=Zach|last=Redrup|date=July 29, 2018|access-date=January 2, 2021|archive-date=November 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105175937/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-fronz-attila-unveils-new-trap-metal-project-bone-crew/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.soundlinkmagazine.com/fronz-announces-trap-metal-project-bone-crew/|title=Fronz Announces 'Trap Metal' Project Bone Crew|date=July 27, 2018|website=Soundlink Magazine}} On April 27, 2019, Bone Crew performed live for the first time ever at So What Music Festival in Dallas.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/31132/So-What-Music-Festival-2019-lineup-announced|title=2019 So What Music Festival Lineup Announced|website=lambgoat.com|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
= Solo =
In 2011, Fronzak was featured in the From the Embrace song "La Flama Blanca", which appeared on the band's The Grind EP. In 2012, Fronzak was featured in the In Dying Arms song "Bathed in Salt", which appeared on the band's album Boundaries, released in September 2012. He also featured in the song "Love, Sex, Riot" from Issues' debut EP Black Diamonds, which was released on November 13. Fronzak was also featured in the We Are the Blog! song "Shwash" in their EP Decadence. Fronzak featured in "Mimic" from Upon a Burning Body's 2012 album, Red. White. Green. He also featured in My City, My Secret's song "The Forefront" from their debut EP Dream Being. In 2013, Fronz was featured in Sleeping with Sirens song "The Best There Ever Was" off their third album, Feel. In 2017, he was featured in the Eskimo Callboy song "The Scene" off their album The Scene.
On December 11, 2013, it was announced that Fronzak would be heading into the studio in the following month to begin recording a hip-hop album.{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/12/11/news/attila-frontman-chris-fronzak-to-record-new-rap-album-next-month/|title=Attila Frontman Chris Fronzak To Record New Rap Album Next Month|work=Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More|date=December 11, 2013|accessdate=October 15, 2014}} On April 1, 2014, he released his first song, entitled "Turn It Up", under the stage name Fronzilla as part of his hip-hop side project.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/04/01/fronzilla-chris-fronzak-of-attila-premieres-debut-rap-single-turn-it-up/|title=Fronzilla (Chris Fronzak of Attila) Premieres Debut Rap Single "Turn It Up" – Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|accessdate=October 15, 2014}} Another single, "They Still Talk", was released in March 2015,{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/song-review-fronzilla-they-still-talk-feat-tyler-carter-of-issues/11713111|title=Song Review: Fronzilla "They Still Talk" feat. Tyler Carter of Issues|website=ARTISTdirect|accessdate=December 1, 2015}} along with the announcement of the album. The album, Party People's Anthem, was released on July 2, 2015, under Artery Recordings.{{cite web|url=http://www.timesonline.com/entertainment/local_entertainment/fronzilla-talks-about-party-rap-album-mixed-with-positivity-hard/article_204a62f4-60a1-11e5-a24f-e3d75d471520.html|title=Fronzilla talks about party rap album mixed with positivity, hard work ahead of Pittsburgh show|website=Timesonline.com|accessdate=December 1, 2015}}
= Stay Sick =
On July 16, 2014, Fronzak launched the imprint label Stay Sick Recordings, created alongside Artery Recordings, and announced that the label had signed pop-punk band Old Again.{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2014/07/16/attilas-fronzilla-launches-imprint-label-signs-first-band/|title=Attila's Fronzilla Launches Imprint Label, Signs First Band – Under the Gun Review|work=Under the Gun Review|accessdate=October 15, 2014}} The band has since signed metalcore outfit The Plot in You, deathcore band Enterprise Earth, electronicore band It Lives It Breathes, and post-hardcore/metalcore band Vesta Collide.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/staysickrecords/|title=Stay Sick Recordings|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=December 1, 2015}}
In July 2020, the label rebranded itself as Modern Empire Music. It's unclear whether or not Fronz has any involvement with the label following its rebrand.{{cite web|url=https://thenewfury.com/stay-sick-recordings-take-down-website-and-social-media-accounts/|title = Stay Sick Recordings take down website and social media accounts|date = July 11, 2020}}
Personal life
Fronzak has two sons with his former girlfriend, born in 2014{{cite web| url = https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/5-things-you-can-learn-from-attilas-chris-fronz-fronzak| title = 5 Things You Can Learn from Attila's Chris 'Fronz' Fronzak. Yep, Really. - Features – Rock Sound Magazine}} and 2015. He shares one more son with his current spouse Hayes, born in 2022{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/attila-chris-fronzak-leaves-tour-birth-of-child/|title=Attila Frontman Chris Fronzak Leaves Tour for Birth of Child|website=Loudwire|date=December 4, 2015
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Over the summer of 2020, it was confirmed that Fronzak had begun creating pornographic content for OnlyFans.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/around-the-interwebs/fronz-from-attila-has-an-onlyfans-now|title=Fronz From ATTILA Has An OnlyFans Now?!?|first=Metal|last=Injection|date=June 14, 2020|website=Metal Injection}} He regularly collaborates with other adult stars in the space.
On Sept 4, 2023, Fronzak announced on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter), that he was running for President of the United States as a Libertarian.Jakiel, Olivia
(September 5. 2023) [https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/chris-fronzak-frontman-of-metal-band-attila-announces-2024-presidential-bid/ar-AA1ghyet "Chris Fronzak, Frontman of Metal Band Attila, Announces 2024 Presidential Bid"], MSN.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
Controversies
Fronzak has been involved in a few controversial situations.
One of his biggest controversies regards Senses Fail's singer Buddy Nielsen. In 2014, Nielsen attacked Attila for the song "Proving Grounds", stating that it insulted the LGBT community. Fronzak replied to Nielsen, "If you think I'm homophobic in any way possible, you're clearly either an idiot or you're in a washed-up band that nobody cares about".{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/10_major_music_controversies_of_2014/|title=10 major music controversies of 2014|date=December 23, 2014|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2019}} During Warped Tour in 2015, Attila and Senses Fail toured together and Fronzak accused them of leaving a sign at the Attila merch table calling them "homophobes".{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/25070/Attila-Senses-Fail-feud-reignites-on-Warped-Tour|title=Attila, Senses Fail feud reignites on Warped Tour|website=lambgoat.com|access-date=March 27, 2019}} Moreover, he accused Nielsen of spending every day on stage "to talk shit about Attila".{{cite web|url=https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/senses-fails-buddy-nielsen-says-attilas-frontman-fronzilla-needs-to-be-punched-in-the-face/|title=Senses Fail's Buddy Nielsen Says Attila's Frontman Fronzilla Needs To Be "Punched In The Face"|date=April 18, 2018|website=Music Mayhem Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
In April 2015, during a concert in Perth, Fronz was assaulted on stage. He eventually responded by retaliating against an innocent bystander and apologized.{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/attilas_fronz_injures_innocent_bystander_after_being_assaulted_on_stagewatc/|title=Attila's Fronz injures innocent bystander after claiming to have been assaulted on stage—watch|date=April 19, 2015|website=Alternative Press|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
A diss song entitled "Callout", which was released in 2013, featured numerous attacks against the likes of Jonny Craig, Ronnie Radke, Christofer Drew, and Mike Reynolds.{{cite web|url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/53731277305/attila-call-out-jonny-craig-ronnie-radke|title=Attila Call Out Jonny Craig, Ronnie Radke, Christofer Drew In New Song|website=PropertyOfZack|access-date=March 27, 2019}} On February 15, 2018, Attila self-released a sequel song titled "Callout 2" in which Fronz called out more than 50 people for different reasons, including Logan Paul, RiceGum, Bhad Bhabie, Harvey Weinstein, Offset, Martin Shkreli, Westboro, Buddy Nielsen, Jeffree Star, Danny Worsnop, Denis Stoff, Tim Lambesis, Frankie Palmeri, Conor McGregor, Kim Kardashian, Ronda Rousey, Tyler Carter, 6ix9ine.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/29577/Fronz-ATTILA-vs.-Frankie-Palmeri-EMMURE|title=Fronz (ATTILA) vs. Frankie Palmeri (EMMURE)|website=lambgoat.com|access-date=March 27, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/asking-alexandria-emmure-the-word-alive-and-more-react-to-attilas-callout-2/|title=Asking Alexandria, Emmure, The Word Alive and more React to Attila's "Callout 2"|date=February 19, 2018|website=Music Mayhem Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2019}} Fronzak eventually explained some days later the meaning behind the song.{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/attilas-fronz-has-explained-the-meaning-behind-the-lyrics-to-their-song-cal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327142036/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/attilas-fronz-has-explained-the-meaning-behind-the-lyrics-to-their-song-cal|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2019|title=Attila's Fronz Has Explained The Meaning Behind The Lyrics To Their Song 'Callout 2' – News|website=Rock Sound Magazine|language=en|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
On August 22, 2018, during a Las Vegas concert, he assaulted a nearby security guard by punching him in the back of the head and then throwing his microphone. According to Fronzak, his motive for the outburst was that the security were being too rough when handling audience members.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/attila-fronz-punches-security-guard-video-says-police-after-him/|title=Watch Attila Vocalist Punch Security Guard|last=Sharp|first=Tyler|website=Loudwire|date=August 23, 2018 |language=en|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
In June 2020, Fronzak was accused of sexual misconduct with an underage fan. Fronzak admitted to the encounter, claiming the fan lied about her age.{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/attila-chris-fronzak-responds-sexual-misconduct-allegations/|title=Attila's Chris Fronzak Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations|first=Graham|last=Hartmann|date=June 19, 2020|website=Loudwire}}
Discography
= Solo career =
Studio albums
- Party People's Anthem (Artery Recordings, 2015)
= With Attila =
Studio albums
- Fallacy (self-released, 2007)
- Soundtrack to a Party (Statik Factory, 2008)
- Rage (Artery Recordings, 2010)
- Outlawed (Artery Recordings, 2011)
- About That Life (Artery Recordings, 2013)
- Guilty Pleasure (Artery Recordings, 2014)
- Chaos (SharpTone Records, 2016)
- Villain (self-released, 2019)
- Closure (self-released, 2021)
- FU4EVR (self-released, 2023)
= With Bone Crew =
Studio albums
- Bone Crew (Stay Sick Recordings, 2018)
- Manifest (Modern Empire Music, 2020)
- THREE (Bone Crew Music, 2024)
Collaborations
References
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