Jerry Roush
A dynamic voice in the metalcore scene, he fronted multiple influential bands with a blend of melodic singing and visceral screams.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American musician·Birthday: November 15·Millennials
Biography
Jerry Roush's voice became a recognizable instrument in the late-2000s wave of technical metalcore and post-hardcore. Stepping into the spotlight as the frontman for Sky Eats Airplane, he helped shape the band's intricate, electronically-tinged sound. His tenure was brief but impactful, leading directly to his recruitment by Of Mice & Men following their initial lineup change. With them, he recorded the album 'The Flood,' his aggressive yet tuneful delivery leaving a permanent mark on the record and the band's early identity. Never one to stay static, Roush later formed the heavier, groove-oriented Glass Cloud, showcasing his artistic range. His career path reflects the fluid, often transient nature of the scene, where musicians frequently collaborate and cross-pollinate between projects, driven by a shared intensity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jerry was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jerry Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jerry's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded vocals for Of Mice & Men's commercially successful second studio album, 'The Flood'.
- Served as the lead vocalist for the experimental metalcore band Sky Eats Airplane.
- Founded and fronted the metal band Glass Cloud, releasing one full-length album.
Did You Know?
He was also a substitute vocalist for the band American Me during a tour of Japan.
His musical style is known for combining clean singing with harsh screamed vocals.
He left Of Mice & Men in 2010, with the band's original vocalist, Austin Carlile, returning to replace him.
“I'm not here to be a rockstar; I'm here to make the music I need to make.”
