Josh Kain

“When words fail, music speaks”

Josh Kain is a Washington-based hard rock,Pop and nu-metal artist, frontman, and lead guitarist known for delivering high-energy performances driven by heavy guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and explosive breakdowns. Drawing inspiration from artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Nickelback,  Chris Daughtry, and Shinedown Josh has built a self-titled project that blends solo artistry with full-band intensity.

A 10-time Washington State Music Award winner—including 2025 Artist of the Year from a regional radio station—Kain continues to build momentum with a growing global audience. His single “Ashes” has surpassed one million views on YouTube, with additional releases consistently reaching 200,000+ views.

With over four studio albums and a catalog of 50+ songs, his music spans hard rock ,pop and nu-metal, often centered around themes of resilience, empowerment, and high-energy escapism. His upcoming releases include “Lay Me Down” (May 2026) and “Revival” (July 2026), with additional music planned throughout the year.

Josh has performed internationally across the United States, United Kingdom, Scotland, and Australia, and has appeared at South by Southwest (2011–2012). He has shared the stage with artists such as He Is We, The Black Dahlia Murder, Saving Abel, Hatebreed, Dragged Under, Otep, Limberlost, and Wyatt Olney and the Wreckage.

Known for commanding crowds ranging from 500 to 2,000 attendees, his live shows are loud, interactive, and visually engaging—earning praise such as “a get-up-on-your-feet and rock kind of band,”“an interactive show with great visuals,” and “a great family-friendly experience.”

Produced in part by Adamm Mitchell (known for work with He Is We), Josh Kain continues to evolve his sound while expanding his reach across streaming platforms and live audiences.

With a growing fanbase and a relentless release schedule, Josh Kain is quickly establishing himself as a rising force in modern rock.

Discography

Albums 

-The Summer of 2012 (2012

-The whom It may concern (2018)

-The Great divide (2023)

-Mirror of the Mind (2025)

Awards

Battle of the bands Squatch Festival Winner 2022

-Band of the week -2023 (99.9 KISW)

-Rock Band of the year -2023 (WSIMA’S)

-Best live band- 2023  (WSIMA’S)

-Single of the year- 2023 “Load Up” (WSIMA’S)

-Album of the year-2023 “The Great divide”  (WSIMA’S)

-Best original song-2023 “Load Up”  (WSIMA’S)

-Rock Band of the year - 2024  (WSIMA’S)

-Metal Band of the year- 2024  (WSIMA’S)

-Music video of the year-2024 “wake me up”  (WSIMA’S)

-Best Rock song- 2024 “Getaway” Brandi Wyne & Josh Kain (WSA)

-Metal Band of the year - 2025  (WSIMA’S)

-Album of the year - 2025 “Mirror Of The Mind”  (WSIMA’S)

-Best song- 2025 “Dead Inside” (99.9 KISW)

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Band Members

  • Josh Kain

    LEAD SINGER , GUITAR

  • DYALN BENNETT

    DRUMS

    “From the first time I picked up the sticks, I was absolutely hooked. My Dad is a guitarist and I always wanted to be like him and play music. For my 14th birthday he saved up some money and bought my first kit. In high school I formed a band with some of my classmates that became a 10 year long journey, not only musically but nationally. Had the chance to play on many tours, festivals and travel with some amazing musicians.

    Over time my curiosity got the best of me and I wanted to try different genres of music and it lead me on an amazing path of discovering myself not only as a human, but a professional musician. Wound up hanging out with a very old friend who goes by the name of Josh and we decided to start working together and the rest is history. Could not have found better musicians to be around and learn from, what we offer as a band is something special and I wouldn’t trade it for the world”

  • Retten Cruz

    BASS

    Referred to as a Swiss Army knife for bands. He’s a multi instrumentalist (drums, guitar, bass, piano, sax, and percussion.) A capable sound engineer in the studio and for live foh. Stage management is where Retten feels he shines. The chaos of load in/ load out is a welcomed stress and hold my beer moment. He very well might be a “sound guy” whisperer. When not in his garage writing stank face worthy riffs of fury you can find him spending quality time with his wife and 6 year old daughter playing farm with their chickens, ducks, rabbits, 2 German Shepards and new kittens. He’s been playing in original bands since 2002

    and has been heavily influenced by such bands as Pennywise , Thrice, BFMV, A7X, Less than Jake, Instant Winner, System of a Down, Foo Fighters and AFI.

  • Cody green

    LEAD GUITAR