Brian Ebejer (born March 21, 1974), known professionally as Edsel Dope, is an American musician who is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for nu metal/industrial metal band Dope. Dope was founded in 1997 by Edsel and his brother Simon (keyboards) in New York City. Edsel co-produced all of Dope's albums. On Felons and Revolutionaries, Dope's first album released in 1999, Edsel played and programmed most of the musical instruments. In 2019, a new lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist joined Static-X under the moniker Xer0, which led to speculation and rumors that it was Edsel Dope. Edsel has denied that he is Xer0. Personal life Edsel Dope is engaged and has a daughter born in 2020. References External links 1974 births 21st-century American singers 21st-century American guitarists 21st-century American keyboardists 21st-century American male singers Alternative metal musicians American heavy metal singers American heavy metal keyboardists American heavy metal guitarists American industrial musicians American male guitarists American multi-instrumentalists American male singer-songwriters American people of German descent Dope (band) members Guitarists from New York City Heavy metal keyboardists Living people Nu metal singers Pigface members Rhythm guitarists Singers from New York City Singer-songwriters from New York (state)