As the lead singer of Godhead, Jason C. Miller has touched a generation and… Read Full Bio ↴As the lead singer of Godhead, Jason C. Miller has touched a generation and become an icon of the goth music scene. But he and his music have never been that easy to classify. Now, after more than a decade of blurring his band’s renegade industrial roots with a more progressive hard rock mindset, he is embarking on the most evocative path of his music career.

To better understand his future, Jason is diving headlong into his past. In moving forward, he is exploring his roots, stripping his music to its most vulnerable core and paying homage to the artists that have touched his life, and the music that has shaped his soul.

“One of the things I've always loved to do is just sit around with an acoustic guitar and sing,” says Miller. “I’m a true believer that if a song doesn't sound good with just a singer and a guitar, then it's probably not a very good song.”

That principle has been at the core of Godhead’s music for years, and it is that same principle that is at the heart of his performances as a solo artist. “I want to present new songs with minimal instrumentation, letting the audience hear them in their purest form,” he states, citing an array of influences so vast, it’s no wonder his songwriting is so profound.

Godhead fans know the influence of Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Robert Smith and Peter Murphy on the band, but as a solo artist, Miller expands his palette to more reverently reflect the songwriters that truly define his roots as a singer, songwriter and performer: Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson… The inspirations are as vast as the artist they inspired.

“When I was young, my father used to sing me James Taylor songs to help me fall asleep, and growing up I always loved roots rock artists like Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Van Morrison,” he says. “If you are a Godhead fan for our hard beats, heavy riffs and industrial programming, you may find my solo material challenging, but that’s okay. If you are a fan of my vocal lines, lyrics and melodies, I think you are going to really enjoy what you hear. Recording without a band is a very big departure for me, but don’t get me wrong, everything you hear is still very much me.”

One wouldn’t be wrong to say that it’s more him, actually. Miller doesn’t abandon the darker tones that mark his material with Godhead, but as a solo artist he strips that darkness to its starkest, most primal essence, exploring the shadowy depths of country, folk, blues and Americana. It is beautiful and barren, humble and honest, naked and exposed, soulful and spirited…

It is the sound of an artist spreading his wings and setting himself free.

It is Jason Charles Miller.

The History…

Jason C. Miller is an accomplished and multi-faceted performer, with more than a decade of professional experience as a musician, songwriter, actor and voice personality.

Miller is most widely recognized as the frontman of the alternative rock band Godhead, the only band ever signed to Marilyn Manson’s Posthuman Records. The band has sold more than 200,000 albums, and toured the world with the likes of Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Slipknot, Rammstein and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis. Godhead received a gold record for their placement on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, and Miller has another gold record for the song “The End Has Come,” which he wrote with former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody for the movie The Punisher.

As a songwriter, Miller wrote the all-star collaboration “Forever In Our Hearts” to benefit victims of the 2004 tsunami in South Asia. Performers on the track included Brian McKnight, Mya, Jacoby Shaddix [Papa Roach], Josh Freese, Nate Dogg and more. In addition to Moody, he has also written with Manson and Jeordie White [Nine Inch Nails/Marilyn Manson].

He has been featured on the pages of international magazines including Rolling Stone, Billboard and Guitar World, and has appeared worldwide on MTV, MTV2, VH1 and Fuse.

On screen, Miller most recently appeared in the Sci-Fi Network movie Battle Planet, and starred in and co-produced the independent short film “Everyday Joe,” which won an Audience Award at the eighth annual Valley Film Fest, in November 2008. Also in 2008, he portrayed Nosferatu in four Comedy Central commercials for Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil stand-up special, and also appeared in Day of the Dead, Steve Miner’s remake of George Romero’s classic zombie film.

As a voice actor, Jason C. Miller can be heard on more than 40 different animated series and video games.

Raised in rural Virginia near Washington D.C., Miller has been singing and acting since the age of five, appearing onstage throughout Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia. He attended George Mason University, where he formed the band Godhead and signed his first recording contract, a multi-album deal with Sol 3 Records that offered him his first exposure to international audiences.

The Devil
Jason Charles Miller Lyrics

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We found him by the roadside
Nothing to him but his name
He struggled to his feet
Withered from the heat
Cussing at the street
"I don′t want your help, I just want to know where I am."
Then he slowly looked around
Recognized the town

Then he laid back down

If you think I'm the devil it′s only because I live in hell
If you're looking for trouble you found it because I live in hell

When she walked into the courthouse
The blood on her blouse was still wet
They took one look at her face
Certain of the case
A horrible disgrace
"I don't want your mercy, I want you to know why I′m here."
Then she told them of the pain
The horrible refrain
Of a life in chains

If you think I′m the devil it's only because I live in hell
If you′re looking for trouble you found it because I live in hell

Now I'm standing right in front of you
And the only thing I can pursue
Is to show you that I′m not what you think I am

So if you think I'm the devil it′s only because I live in hell
And if you're looking for trouble you found it because I live in hell
I live in hell

I live in hell
I live in hell

Overall Meaning

The song "The Devil" by Jason Charles Miller tells the story of two people who are misunderstood and judged by society. The first verse introduces us to a man who is found by the roadside. He is down on his luck, disheveled, and cussing at the street. He doesn't want help, but he wants to know where he is. He recognizes the town and then lays back down. These lyrics represent a person who is lost, beaten down by life and society, and tired of being judged. The second verse introduces a woman who walks into the courthouse with blood on her blouse. The people in the courthouse are certain of her guilt, but she wants them to understand why she is there. She tells them her story of a life in chains, filled with pain and suffering. Her story represents a woman who has faced adversity in her life and is now paying the price for it in society.

The chorus of the song is a powerful statement that summarizes the message of the song. The lyrics, "If you think I'm the devil it's only because I live in hell. If you're looking for trouble you found it because I live in hell" speak to the notion that people are often labeled as bad or evil when they are simply victims of their circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "I live in hell" highlights the struggle and pain that many people face in their lives.

Overall, this song is a powerful commentary on society's tendency to judge and label people based on their past or current circumstances. It encourages listeners to look beyond their initial judgments and see the humanity in others.

Line by Line Meaning

We found him by the roadside
We stumbled upon him stranded on the side of the road

Nothing to him but his name
He had no possessions, but the name he was given at birth

He struggled to his feet
He got up with immense difficulty

Withered from the heat
Tired, weak and exhausted due to the heat

Cussing at the street
Using profanities, he lashed out at the road

"I don't want your help, I just want to know where I am."
He declined any aid, but requested to know his location

Then he slowly looked around
He took his time scanning his surroundings

Recognized the town
He identified the location as a town he knew

Then he laid back down
He reclined back to his previous position

If you think I'm the devil it's only because I live in hell
I am not the devil, but the harshness of my environment makes people believe that

If you're looking for trouble you found it because I live in hell
If you are searching for conflict, you will encounter it because I come from a tumultuous place

When she walked into the courthouse
As she entered the courthouse

The blood on her blouse was still wet
Her clothing was visibly soiled with fresh blood

They took one look at her face
A single glance at her face made her situation apparent

Certain of the case
They were positive about the details of the case

A horrible disgrace
The situation was both terrible and shameful

"I don't want your mercy, I want you to know why I'm here."
She had no desire for compassion and solely wanted to explain the reason for her presence

Then she told them of the pain
She described in detail the physical and emotional anguish she endured

The horrible refrain
The repetitive cycle of agony and despair

Of a life in chains
The trapping existence she lived in

Now I'm standing right in front of you
At this moment, I am standing directly in front of you

And the only thing I can pursue
The sole objective I have is...

Is to show you that I'm not what you think I am
...to prove to you that your assumptions about me are incorrect