Marissa Martinez

Marissa Martinez-Hoadley (born Dan Martinez; July 13, 1975) is an American guitarist and singer. She is the frontwoman and guitarist of the grindcore band Cretin.

Martinez publicly came out a trans woman in a July 2008 interview with Decibel.

Early life

When Martinez was five years old, her father died after a night of drunk driving.

Career

Martinez became interested in using extreme vocals at the age of 17. One day, she approached a skateboarding peer of hers who played drums and asked him if he wanted to jam. After the jam, Martinez formed Cretin.

Personal life

Martinez began transitioning in 2007 and publicly came out in 2008. She had an ex-wife who she divorced after coming out, though she has stated that her ex-wife was very supportive of her.

Discography

With Cretin

• Extreme Cretanic Grindcore (2003)
• Cretanic Grind Ambush (2004)
• Freakery (2006)
• Stranger (2014)

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