Jamey Jasta
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Jamey Jasta performing with Hatebreed in 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Vincent Shanahan |
| Born | August 7, 1977 |
| Origin | West Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Metalcore, hardcore punk, sludge metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, television personality |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Associated acts | Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Icepick, Jasta 14, Necro |
| Website | jameyjasta |
Jamey Jasta (born James Vincent Shanahan; August 7, 1977)[citation needed] is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead vocalist of the metalcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts hardcore punk band Icepick.
Jasta 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 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.
Podcast
On August 14, 2014 Jamey Jasta launched the Jasta Show podcast.[2] He has had guests such as Rob Halford, Vinnie Paul, Ice T, and Kirk Hammett.[3] You can listen to it for free on iTunes.
Discography
- 2011: Jasta (eOne Music)
Guest appearances
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- Lights – "Ice" (Shaken Not Stirred Remix by Jasta)
- Winds of Plague – "Built For War"
- The Acacia Strain – "Beast"
- 25 Ta Life – "Bullet for every Enemy"
- Napalm Death – "Sold Short", "Instruments of Persuasion"
- Skarhead – "Street Life"
- 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 by Jasta)
- Body Count – "Pop Bubble"
- Metal Allegiance – "Wait Until Tomorrow"
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
- ↑ "About" Heatwearinc.com Retrieved March 6, 2009.
- ↑ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hatebreed-frontman-jamey-jasta-launches-the-jasta-show-podcast/
- ↑ http://www.soundcloud.com/jameyjasta
