caption associated_acts years_active birth_place label name background instrument genre image article_title birth_name occupation
virus 2008 . playing with dope in madison , wisconsin in device of acid , big & rich , dope , lords 1986 - present rochester , new york e1 flip records , epic records records , koch records , artemis records , virus solo_singer guitar , violin , vocals , bass , piano , drums alternative hard rock , industrial metal rock , nu metal , acoustic rock , virus2009wisconsin.jpg virus -lrb- musician -rrb-
 andre michel karkos musician , singer/songwriter , producer
virus -lrb- musician -rrb-

virus -lrb- born andre michel karkos in rochester , new york -rrb- is a singer/songwriter , guitarist , producer , most recognized for playing lead guitar for the american industrial metal/rock band dope .
he is also known for his work with metal band device .
