Carl Douglas McCoy (born 15 January 1963) is an English singer, who is best known as the frontman for the gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim and The Nefilim.
Biography
McCoy frequently uses mystical and occult references in his lyrics. Samples of Aleister Crowley's voice were featured on Elizium.
McCoy appeared as the nomad in the film Hardware (1990), directed by Richard Stanley, who had previously directed a number of videos for Fields of the Nephilim.
Personal life
McCoy comes from a religious background; he grew up in England with his mother, who was a devout member of the Jehovah's Witness. He has talked in interviews about his belief in paganism.
Vocal style
McCoy's vocal style has been described as sounding like he 'gargles with gravel.' He attributes this to a childhood laryngeal burn: "I only sang the way I sang because I burnt my throat when I was a kid. I got hot food stuck down there and my throat got singed. I couldn’t talk for four weeks, but the effects lasted forever!"