the Crosses

About

The Crosses are a Milwaukee-based band fronted by Daniel Kubinski, the iconic vocalist of the seminal underground band Die Kreuzen (of which 'The Crosses' is the English translation). Originally formed in late 2015 to perform Die Kreuzen's early speed-hardcore material in its entirety, the group evolved into a standalone creative force. Their sound bridges the ferocity of 1980s Midwestern hardcore with angular, progressive, and dissonant metallic edges. The current lineup includes Kubinski alongside Milwaukee veterans Jim Potter (guitar; Dr. Shrinker), Christopher Ortiz (bass; Magnetic Minds), and Jesse Sieren (drums; Big Laugh). After years of high-profile live performances and a 2024 promo single 'Hate Market,' the band released their debut EP of original material, 'Outlier,' in April 2026 through Triple Eye Industries and Rushmor Records.

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