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| Born | Richard Allen October 30, 1993 Oxford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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Richard Allen (born October 30, 1993), known professionally as Dickie Allen, is an American extreme metal vocalist. He is known as the vocalist of the deathcore band Infant Annihilator.
Early life
[edit]Richard Allen was born in the United States. Little public information is available regarding his early life before becoming involved in the extreme metal scene.
Career
[edit]Infant Annihilator
[edit]Allen joined the British-American deathcore band Infant Annihilator as vocalist. He made his recording debut with the band on their second studio album, The Elysian Grandeval Galèriarch, released in 2016.
He later appeared on the band's third studio album, The Battle of Yaldabaoth, released in 2019, as well as the EP Mister Sister Fister: Re-Conception, released in 2024.
Scumfuck
[edit]Allen is the vocalist of the deathcore project Scumfuck, which was formed in 2017 with musician Andrew Zink. The project incorporates elements of deathcore and extreme metal.
Scarlet Rot
[edit]Allen is also a vocalist for the deathcore project Scarlet Rot, a collaboration with musician Logan Young.
Nekrogoblikon
[edit]In 2022, Allen began performing with the American heavy metal band Nekrogoblikon as a touring vocalist. He later became a member of the band following changes to the group's vocal lineup.
Project: Vengeance
[edit]Allen is a member of the extreme metal collective Project: Vengeance, which features multiple vocalists and musicians from the modern deathcore scene.
Personal life
[edit]Allen is married and has one child. He generally keeps details about his personal life private
Discography
[edit]Infant Annihilator
[edit]- The Elysian Grandeval Galèriarch (2016)
- The Battle of Yaldabaoth (2019)
- Mister Sister Fister: Re-Conception (EP, 2024)
Scumfuck
[edit]- "Reaper" (single, 2017)
- "Preacher" (single, 2017)
- Scumprophet (split with Hollow Prophet, 2018)
Project: Vengeance
[edit]- "Cut. Bleed. Repeat." (single, 2023)
- "Vessel" (single, 2023)
Guest appearances
[edit]- 2015: A Wake in Providence – "Black Mass"
- 2017: Shadow of Intent – "The Catacombs"
- 2017: Signs of the Swarm – "The Failed Creation"
- 2017: The Kennedy Veil – "A List of Penance"
- 2018: Within Destruction – "Human Defect"
- 2018: Brojob – "Be My Valentine"
- 2018: Brojob – "Goth Is the New Black"
- 2019: Mental Cruelty – "Tormentum"
- 2019: Vulvodynia – "Anthropophagus"
- 2020: Sawdemise – "In Retractu"
- 2020: Pieced Up – "Rat Stick"
- 2021: Dal Av – "King of Rot"
- 2024: Attila – "New Devil"
- 2025: VALAEK – "Dythalla ShotgunShine"
- 2025: DragonForce – "Dragon Smash Goblin"
Reception and influence
[edit]Allen is recognized within the deathcore community for his extreme vocal range and use of multiple harsh vocal techniques, including guttural vocals and high-pitched screams.
His performances with Infant Annihilator, particularly on The Elysian Grandeval Galèriarch and The Battle of Yaldabaoth, have contributed to his recognition among modern deathcore vocalists.
References
[edit]- "Dickie Allen". Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- "Infant Annihilator". Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- "The Elysian Grandeval Galèriarch". Wikipedia. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- "John Goblikon and Dickie Allen on becoming Nekrogoblikon's new dual vocalists". Revolver. April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- DICKIE ALLEN (INFANT ANNIHILATOR). Brutality Podcast. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
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- 223 - NEKROGOBLIKON: Goblin Riffs, Infant Annihilator, Guitar Rundown w/ Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza. Garza Podcast. 9 March 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- "Dickie Allen To Miss Immediate Nekrogoblikon Live Shows". The PRP. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
External links
[edit]Category:Living people Category:American heavy metal singers Category:American death metal musicians