MEET THE SUSPECTS

CRUEL UNIVERSE is a horror-hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2022 by lead singer and bassist Judson "Red" Jones (sunglasses). In early 2025, Alex Randak (left/guitar), Frank Gotter (middle/guitar), and Jesse Vassel (drums) joined the band, making CRUEL UNIVERSE more deadly than ever. They have since played many shows, and have written, recorded, and produced their own music with a full-length album on the way. With their love of horror and all things sinister, CRUEL UNIVERSE is guerenteed to scare the shit out of any audience they may be preforming for...