Jamey Jasta
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Jamey Jasta 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | James Shanahan |
Born | 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
- 2011: Jasta (eOne Music)
Guest appearances
- Winds of Plague – "Built For War"
- The Acacia Strain – "Beast"
- 25 Ta Life – "Bullet for every Enemy"
- Napalm Death – "Sold Short", "Instruments of Persuasion"
- Terror – "Spit My Rage"
- Sepultura – "Human Cause"
- Agnostic Front – "Peace"
- Biohazard – "Domination"
- Necro – "Push It to the Limit"
- E.Town Concrete – "Battle Lines"
- Special Teamz – "Gun In My Hand"
- Ill Niño – "Turns to Gray"
- Devil Inside – "Closer to Hell"
- Buried Alive – "To Live and Die With"
- Candiria – "Work in Progress"
- Do Or Die – "Guardian Angel"
- Straight Line Stitch – "Taste of Ashes"
- Brian Posehn – "The Gambler"
- Catch 22 – "Hard to Impress"
- P.O.D. – "Eyez"
- Five Finger Death Punch - "Dot Your Eyes"
- DJ Khaled - "I'm So Hood" (Rock Remix)
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.
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