A study conducted at the University of Queensland in Australia required 39 extreme music fans to describe a situation that they found frustrating, then measured their heart rates and emotional reactions. While a lot of extreme music features lyrics of a somewhat depressive nature, ranging from themes of anxiety to isolation, there is evidence to suggest that metal fans are calmed by their choice of music. Contrary to the popular opinion that extreme music causes anger and aggression, it turns out that listening to metal can be a healthy way of processing these emotions and, on certain subjects, has similar results as a session of deep meditation.
But recent studies are revealing what most of us have known all along: that metal is actually mega- relaxing. Originally from Clifton, VA, Jason now lives in Los Angeles, CA where he owns and runs the successful recording complex Central Command Studios.Despite the fact that it is one of the best things on earth, it’s not often that heavy metal gets associated with positive outcomes in the mainstream media. In 2004, Jason penned the all-star collaboration "Forever In Our Hearts," a song to benefit the victims of the 2004 tsunami in South Asia which included Brian McKnight, Mya, Jacoby Shaddix, Nate Dogg and many more. Widely recognized as the frontman and founder of the rock band Godhead, selling more than 250,000 albums touring the world with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Rammstein, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Slipknot and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis As a voice actor, Jason has hundreds of animated and video game credits (see highlights below) and has even narrated a film for NASA.
You can also see Miller on-screen in the SyFy original movie ‘Battle Planet,’ in ‘Chatroom of Solitude’ on Stan Lee’s World of Heroes network, playing himself in season 5 of ‘The Guild,’ and squabbling with Lewis Black and Andy Dick in various productions on Comedy Central. He also appears as a host and on-air personality on streaming channels including Dungeons & Dragons, Nerdist, Hyper
Jason is the on-camera host of the Webby award-nominated show ‘Starter Kit’ on Geek & Sundry, teaching celebrities how to play tabletop role playing games. He has also contributed two songs to the critically acclaimed 'Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ soundtrack, and has even sang backup for Robert Smith of The Cure on the Reeves Gabrels/Robert Smith track “Yesterday’s Gone.” In 2019, Jason was lead vocalist on the Billboard chart-topping theme song for the ‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ video game. 38 Special, Night Ranger, Gary Allan, Justin Moore, Big Kenny of Big And Rich and Jerrod Niemann. The album expanded on Jason’s roots in Americana and country, dynamically exposing his blues-inspired and Southern rock influences.Īs a solo artist, Jason Charles Miller has performed alongside and opened for country and rock greats including Billy Ray Cyrus, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Ashley McBryde, Allman Betts Band. Released in 2018 by Sony Music, ‘In The Wasteland’ was Jason’’s third full-length solo release and featured guest appearances including Rickey Medlocke (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Charlie Starr(Blackberry Smoke) and Dug Pinnick (King’s X).
An accomplished performer with more than two decades of professional experience as a singer, songwriter, producer and voice actor, Jason Charles Miller has quietly established himself as a veteran presence in Americana, country and Southern rock.