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
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Josh Kain
LEAD SINGER , GUITAR
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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”
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ARIAH CHRISTINE
BASS
“Where to start? I grew up singing and playing guitar for friends and family and eventually performed at a couple of talent shows and realized that this is what I was meant to do in life. Being on stage and performing for an audience just feels right. There is an indescribable power that performing artists channel… for me it’s pure bliss! My father (Ryan Renfeild) was a huge inspiration as he is also a guitar player/ singer. I used to play his demo CDs on repeat as a child. I ended up taking lessons for singing, guitar, drums and then also played stand up bass and violin in middle school. In 2010 I moved up to Puyallup, Washington from Las Vegas, Nevada and began really connecting with my guitar, recording cute little songs on an 8 track recorder. Throughout my late teenage years I was heavily influenced by Chris Cornell. After reaching adulthood, I continued playing shows, open mics, dive bars, anything I could get into. Taught myself music production using Logic, and recorded a ton of songs. I released my first album when I was 19 years old (The Duality). In 2017 (age 23) I met the love of my life (who happens to be an amazing technical drummer- Dylan Bennett)! We played some acoustic shows here &there and eventually formed Zenith. I hope to eventually rekindle Zenith some day! I ended up meeting Josh Kain, who I actually had vaguely known of many years before. Dylan and I created tons of awesome musical memories with him and eventually joined his band. Excited to see where the journey takes us”
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JOSEPH PEPE
LEAD GUITAR
“I got my start in music from my father mostly. He showed me most of the music that influenced me and really got me interested in playing. It started with drums since all my friends played guitar before me. I was kinda forced to learn something else to add to the mix and fell in love with playing music. One day I was thumbing through my dad's iPod and discovered Van Halen.. It just seemed to strike me like a bolt of lightning that day and I was hooked. I threw out the drummer idea and started actually practicing the guitar. Alongside that moment my father showed me how to learn songs by ear, and just took off with it, it became an obsession. Over the years I've worked hard as a song writer and performer, playing in acts such as Beyond Gravity, Damn The Flood, and now find myself slingin the 6 string for Josh Kain”