Forged in Pueblo, Colorado in 2008 and reborn in Eugene, Oregon a decade later, Cosmic Waste delivers a relentless blend of thrash metal with a raw, modern edge. Fueled by punishing drums, ferocious riffs, blistering solos, and uncompromising vocals, their sound channels the chaos of a world on the brink. Known for their high-intensity live shows, Cosmic Waste ignites the stage with a force they call “Cosmic Energy,” creating a visceral experience that mirrors the grit of post-apocalyptic survival. In a time when the world feels like a wasteland, Cosmic Waste gives voice to the frustrations, fury, and fight of daily life—proving that in metal, survival isn’t just possible, it’s loud.
The band's latest album, Universal Chaos (2024), is a survival anthem for modern chaos—streaming everywhere now. CDs available exclusively on Bandcamp.
This little spitfire of a demon's influences include a broad range of the older rock metal like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath, to Pantera, White Zombie, and Alice in Chains, which helped her get through adolescence. As a writer, she is influenced by experiencing life and uses her observations to pass on lessons of betterment for all of humanity. She is all about things metaphysical and mysterious, spending most of her time researching energy and sound healing.
Bob began playing guitar in 1991 and his influences include Randy Rhoads, Slash, Metallica, Motley Crue, L.A.Guns, Guns and Roses, The Doors, Ozzy, Dave Mustaine, Tesla, Bon Jovi , Led Zeppelin, and Joe Satriani. Before Cosmic Waste, he was involved with The Illuminati (formerly known as The Revnants) of Colorado Springs, CO and Gravemind of Pueblo, CO. Bob is an avid ice hockey player, and was a goalie on the Pueblo Men's Hockey League. He enjoys sailing, the outdoors, sports, and anything having to do with music.
Second guitarist and keyboardist for Cosmic Waste, Jason brings 28 years of mastery to the stage, blending blistering riffs with soaring melodies. A veteran of the scene, he's shredded and synth’d for bands like MINIKOMA☆, Contender, The Euroboyz, Wrathchild, Nightmare Unicorns, and Sincere Darkness.
Inspired by Bach’s sense of harmony, Emperor’s frostbitten fury, Carcass’ chaos, Cannibal Corpse’s brutality, and Iron Maiden’s epic melodies, Jason’s sound also pulls from Unlucky Morpheus’ virtuosity and Metallica’s thrash bite. When not conjuring sonic storms, he’s geeking out over vintage synths or listening to Japanese pop music.
Outside Cosmic Waste, as “DJ Amaya,” Jason continues to release original electronic music and to produce remixes of songs from around the globe. He spins club sets, fusing house, disco, trance, and techno with retro pop, Japanese, and Korean tracks.
Multi-instrumentalist Jay A. Goin has been holding down the low end for Cosmic Waste since 2022, bringing decades of experience and a deep musical arsenal to the band’s evolving sound. In addition to his role on bass and backing vocals, Jay is a key contributor to the band’s songwriting and arrangements, and served as producer on their latest album, Universal Chaos (2024).
A longtime force in the Pacific Northwest metal scene, Jay has lent his talents on bass, guitar, and vocals to several projects, including Crimson Guardian (2017–2019) and Evidence of Insanity (2020–2022). During the COVID-19 lockdowns, he released a solo metal album, The Road to Ruin (2020), performing and producing all instruments and vocals himself. His musical journey began as frontman and lead guitarist for Frisk Me Now! (1995–2015), where he self-produced two full-length albums.
Jay’s influences range from metal ledgends like Celtic Frost/Triptykon, Megadeth, Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Scorpions, and W.A.S.P., to classical heavyweights such as Wagner, Shostakovich, and Sousa—blending intensity with depth in every performance.
When he’s not conjuring chaos with Cosmic Waste, Jay plays tuba with the Marion County Citizens Band. Because true metal originated with the low brass section.
Blazing across the Pacific Northwest metal scene, Sean “Flames” Quinnett brings thunderous power and razor-sharp precision to Cosmic Waste. A veteran of the regional metal circuit, Sean cut his teeth touring with heavy metal stalwarts Crimson Guardian from 2010 to 2019, laying down relentless rhythms across three studio albums and countless high-voltage shows from Seattle to the Bay Area.
Known for his fast, driving beats and inventive accents, Sean is equal parts wrecking ball and craftsman behind the kit. When he’s not melting faces with Cosmic Waste, he keeps things loud (and slightly nutty) with the hard-hitting cover band Phree Beer Band.
Offstage, “Flames” is the kind of guy who’s as quick with a wisecrack as he is with a drum fill — always up for a laugh, a jam, or lending a hand when it counts.