Dead Snares is one of many names used by guitarist/ songwriter Jeffrey Cain {born Jeffrey Cain Thompson on 19 February, 1972}. He was/is a member of the rock band Remy Zero who formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 90's. Other releases by Jeffrey Cain include: Isidore {with Steve Kilbey, vocalist of The Church} Sleepwell {with artist/percussionist Gregory Slay} O+S {with Cedric Lemoyne and Orenda Fink of Azure Ray the theme to Nip/Tuck {with The Engine Room}