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With over 25 years of experience, Josh has been performing on stage all over the continent, touring extensively across the North America. He is currently the vocalist for BloodMessiah, joining the band for their third album, and performing alongside members of Malevolent Creation and Perdition Temple. Previously, he spent seven years as a member of Lecherous Nocturne, contributing to the band during their Willowtip Records era, including the release of Occultaclysmic. In addition, Josh founded Adversarian, a collaborative project with members of Monstrosity, Unmerciful, and Nader Sadek: In the Flesh. 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