Jamey Jasta

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Jamey Jasta

Jamey Jasta 2013
Background information
Birth name James Shanahan
Born (1977-08-07) August 7, 1977
Origin West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Genres Hardcore punk, metalcore, sludge metal
Occupations Singer, Musician, television personality
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1991–present
Associated acts Hatebreed, Icepick, Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta 14, Necro, Jasta
Website jameyjasta.com

Jamey Jasta (born James Shanahan; August 7, 1977)[citation needed] is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead vocalist of the metallic hardcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts Hardcore band Icepick and on July 25 (Europe)/26th (US) released the album Jasta featuring guest appearances from well-known metal artists.

Jasta also owns Stillborn Records, a hardcore and metal-based record label from West Haven, and "rock themed apparel" line called Hatewear.[1]

In 2011, Jasta released a solo album entitled Jasta, collaborating with Randy Blythe and Mark Morton (Lamb of God), Zakk Wylde, Philip Labonte (All That Remains), and Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying).

Jasta was also the host for MTV's Headbanger's Ball from 2003-2007.

Jasta created the music for "Stat of the Day" for the nationally-syndicated radio and TV talk show, The Dan Patrick Show. Jasta appeared on air with Dan Patrick on January 25, 2013 discussing the making of the song.

Discography

Guest appearances

Jamey Jasta was also one of the hosts in the Chi Cheng's fundraiser song along with his band guitarist Wayne Lozinack. The song was produced by Korn bassist Fieldy to help to contribute to the Cheng Family.

References

  1. "About" Heatwearinc.com Retrieved March 6, 2009.

External links

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