The Number Twelve Looks Like You
United States · formed 2002 · last active 2025
The Number Twelve Looks Like You is an American mathcore band formed in Bergen County, New Jersey in 2001 (initially as And Ever), taking their name from a 1964 Twilight Zone episode. Their dystopian screamo/grind fuses metal, hardcore, and Frank Zappa-esque experimental shifts across albums including Mongrel (2007) and, after a 2010–2016 split, the comeback record Wild Gods (2019). The band is fronted by longtime vocalist Jesse Korman and guitarist Alexis Pareja, with a lineup that has turned over repeatedly since its early-2000s inception.
SCORE PROFILE
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MEMBERS
- Jesse Kormanlead vocals
- Alexis Parejaguitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- DJ Scullybass guitar, backing vocals (2016–2024)
- Michael Kadnardrums (2016–2024)· also in This Is Oblivion
- Justin Pedrickco-lead vocals (2002–2009)
- Jon Kareldrums (2006–2010)
CONNECTIONS
- This Is Oblivionpath →
Drummer Michael Kadnar plays in both This Is Oblivion and The Number Twelve Looks Like You. source ↗
- Horse the Bandpath →
Jon Karel of The Number 12 Looks Like You filled in on drums to help HORSE the Band complete their 2008 Earth Tour before returning to his own band. source ↗
- Dillinger Escape Planpath →
The Number Twelve Looks Like You supported The Dillinger Escape Plan on their 2016 Limerent Death tour. source ↗
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