Iván Muñoz
| Iván Muñoz | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Big Brother, Hopeless[1] |
| Born | Chile |
| Genres | industrial metal, alternative metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 2005–present[1] |
| Labels | Black Rain Records |
| Website | Vigilante official website , |
Ivan Muñoz aka Vigilante is a Chilean heavy metal and electronic[2] and is one of Chile's most prominent performers[1] and most important electronic music artists & Djs from South America.[2]
Background
Hailing from the same family of artists (including Celldweller, Pendulum, The Qemists and Zardonic) Vigilante has been able to blend flawlessly Metal and Electronic music captivating audiences across the world with his multiple releases' and shows.[2]
Career
Throughout his career Muñoz has worked, remixed and shared the stage with fellow luminaries of the scene such as Nine Inch Nails, Lacrimosa, Ministry, Strapping Young Lad, Public Enemy, Suicide Commando, S.I.T.D., Die Krupps, VNV Nation, Funker Vogt, Leaether Strip, and others. A Multi-Intrumentist, Sound Engineer and style destroyer, Vigilante has been able to collaborate and remix a wide range of artists from different styles and genres during his career, including hip hop's Public Enemy or Industrial legends Ministry, to collaborate with metal heads Jed Simon (Strapping Young lad) and Baard Torstensenor (Clawfinger) or industrial legends John Bechdel (Ministry) and Hanin Elias (Atari Teenage Riot).His success not only give him the support of fans and peers, but also from many important companies like Presonus, Sennheiser, Keith McMillen, Arturia, Fernandes Guitars.
Tours
His international tours made him share the stage with very important artists like Nine Inch Nails, Die Krupps and many more, and perform in very important festivals like Electron (Switzerland) or Wave Gotik Treffen (Germany) Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)
Politics
Muñoz is also an outspoken supporter of online culture and the Anonymous movement.[1]