Michael David Cummings (born August 25, 1968),[1] better known as Spider One, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and director. He is the founder and only consistent member of the rock band Powerman 5000. He is the younger brother of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie.
Spider One was born Michael David Cummings in Haverhill, Massachusetts,[2] the second of two sons. His older brother, Robert Bartleh Cummings, is better known as the musician and film director Rob Zombie. Contrary to popular belief, Spider One has stated that there has never been a sibling rivalry between him and his brother, neither personally nor musically.[2]
In 1990, Spider One recorded the 12" single "Much Evil" with producer Lamar Lowder. Building on local success, including winning the Boston Phoenix/WFNX 1990 Readers' Poll "Best Rap Act" category and getting nominated for a Boston Music Award,[3] In 1991 he dropped out of art school. Building on local success, he formed Powerman 5000, with which he has released 11 studio albums.
Cummings created the horror/black comedy mockumentary series Death Valley, which aired on MTV for one season in 2011.[4] He is the owner of Megatronic Records.
Spider One's influences reportedly include Kurt Cobain, Philip Anselmo, Chris Cornell, Sebastian Bach, Tom Araya, Dave Mustaine, Anthony Kiedis, Jonathan Davis, Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Vedder, Vince Neil, James Hetfield, Joey Tempest and Axl Rose.
Spider One's vocal style is usually based in spoken word or chanting.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Playing himself | Season 6, episode 27 ("Strike a Match") |
| 2011 | Death Valley | Producer/Concept | 12 episodes |
| 2022 | Allegoria | Director/Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Bury the Bride | Director/Writer | Film |
| 2024 | Little Bites | Director/Writer | Film |
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