20 Facts About Wesley Eisold

Wesley Eisold was born on February 15,1979 and is an American musician, poet and author.

Also in 2006, Eisold founded the independent publishing company, Heartworm Press, because of his interest in writing and bringing zines to shows.

Wesley Eisold listed Exact Change, Grove Press, 2.13.61 and New Directions Publishing as influential publishers.

Heartworm has released Wesley Eisold's own writing, as well as Boyd Rice, Eric Paul, Jonathan Shaw, Genesis P-Orridge and Richard Brautigan.

Since 2007 Wesley Eisold has been performing his music under the name Cold Cave, which represents his first venture into instrumentation.

Wesley Eisold was born with one hand which led him to electronic music.

On Fall Out Boy's 2005 album, From Under the Cork Tree, Wesley Eisold is credited as 'Inspirador.

In 2010 Wesley Eisold said in an interview that missing a hand ruled out playing guitar and drums as instruments, so he began to try "making music with synths and pedals".

Wesley Eisold noted that his songwriting process had changed after removing himself from the traditional band scene, and writing alone by himself.

In 2011 and 2012, Wesley Eisold performed live as a member of Prurient.

Wesley Eisold produced and recorded songs on Boyd Rice's 2012 album, Back To Mono, released on Mute Records.

Also in 2014, Wesley Eisold collaborated with techno musician Black Asteroid and fashion designer Rick Owens on the Black Asteroid release and video of the song 'Black Moon.

In 2015, Wesley Eisold collaborated with Genesis Breyer P-Orridge of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV on a recording entitled 'Rebellion Is Over.

Wesley Eisold's father is Daine Wesley Eisold, a retired United States Naval Officer.

Wesley Eisold has said in 2013 that he has been an outsider and had depression all his life.

In September 2024, it was reported that Wesley Eisold have filed a lawsuit against professional wrestling promotion WWE, professional wrestler Cody Runnels and online merchandise retailer Fanatics over the "American Nightmare" name and trademark on merchandise.

Wesley Eisold has held the "American Nightmare" clothing, music and entertainment services trademark since 2016.

In 2019, Wesley Eisold agreed with Runnels on using the nickname after the latter tried to file a trademark on it.

Wesley Eisold cites confusion in the marketplace by saying that some wear Runnels' merchandise to his band's concerts and that his band is regularly tagged on social media in stories about Runnels.

Wesley Eisold is seeking at least $150,000 in damages and treble damages of up to $300,000 for federal trademark infringement, in addition to attorneys' expenses.