Scorpion Child is a hard rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 2006. Scorpion Child aka "The Child" is composed of Aryn Jonathan Black (vocals, Christopher Jay Cowart (lead guitar), Tom "The Mole" Frank (rhythm guitar), Shaun Avants (bass) and Shawn Alvear (drums). Signed to German-based independent label Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the group released their self-titled debut album in 2013, which was produced, recorded, and arranged by Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith.