Jamey Jasta
Jamey Jasta | |
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 Jamey Jasta performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Vincent Shanahan |
| Born | August 7, 1977 |
| Origin | New 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, Jasta, Dee Snider |
| Website | jameyjasta |
Jamey Jasta (born James Vincent Shanahan; August 7, 1977)[1] is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead vocalist of the hardcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, Jasta fronted the hardcore band Jasta 14.
Jasta owns Stillborn Records, a hardcore and metal-based record label from West Haven, and "rock themed apparel" line called Hatewear.[2]
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.
He refrains from smoking, drinking, and doing drugs but does not associate himself with the straight edge subculture.[3]
Contents
Podcast
On August 14, 2014 Jamey Jasta launched the Jasta Show podcast.[4] He has had guests such as Rob Halford, Vinnie Paul, Nick Diaz, Ice T, and Kirk Hammett.[5]
Discography
| Jasta | |
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| Studio album by Jamey Jasta | |
| Released | July 26, 2011 |
| Recorded | January–April 2011 at Dexter Lab Recording LLC, Milford, CT |
| Genre | Metalcore |
| Length | 37:24 (Standard Edition) 44:10 (Deluxe Bonus Edition) |
| Label | eOne Music, Century Media Records |
| Producer | Jamey Jasta |
| Singles from Jasta | |
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [7] |
| Blabbermouth.net |    [8] |
Jasta is the debut solo album from American vocalist Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Kingdom of Sorrow, released on July 26, 2011, through eOne Music.[9] In Europe album was released via Century Media Records.[9]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Jasta; all music composed by Jasta.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Walk That Path Alone" | 2:16 |
| 2. | "Mourn the Illusion" | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Screams from the Sanctuary" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Nothing They Say" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Anthem of the Freedom Fighter" | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Something You Should Know" (feat. Phil Labonte) | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Set You Adrift" | 3:23 |
| 8. | "Enslaved, Dead Or Depraved" (feat. Randy Blythe) | 3:04 |
| 9. | "With a Resounding Voice" (feat. Tim Lambesis) | 3:05 |
| 10. | "The Fearless Must Endure" (feat. Zakk Wylde) | 3:13 |
| 11. | "Heart of A Warrior" (feat. Mike Vallely) | 1:58 |
| 12. | "Death Bestowed" (feat. Mark Morton) | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 37:24 | |
| Bonus tracks | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 13. | "Bury Me With My Beliefs" | 3:32 |
| 14. | "The Fearless Must Endure (Shredathon Version)" (feat. Zakk Wylde) | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 44:10 | |
Personnel
- Jamey Jasta – vocals
- Nick Bellmore - guitar, drums, percussion
- Charlie Bellmore - guitar, bass
- Additional personnel
- Randy Blythe - vocals on "Enslaved, Dead Or Depraved"
- Tim Lambesis - vocals on "With a Resounding Voice"
- Phil Labonte - vocals on "Something You Should Know"
- Zakk Wylde - guitar on "The Fearless Must Endure"
- Mark Morton - guitar on "Death Bestowed"
- Mike Vallely - vocals on "Heart of Warrior"
- Chris "Zeuss" Harris - mixing
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[10] | 132 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 23 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 34 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[13] | 10 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
Guest appearances
- 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"
- Asesino - Regresando Odio (Credited as "El Odio")
- 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"
- Bury Tomorrow – "301"
- Austrian Death Machine - "One More Rep"
- Motionless in White - "Devil's Night"
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
- ^ "Jamey Jasta | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "About" Heatwearinc.com Retrieved March 6, 2009.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta". FanBridge. March 21, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
Q: are you straight edge?
Jamey Jasta: i'm not interested in being associated with labels and I have no idea what straight edge even considered in 2013 but if you are asking me if i drink booze or smoke cigs, I dont drink booze or smoke cigs or do any drugs. - ^ August 14, 2014 (2014-08-14). "Hatebreed Frontman Jamey Jasta Launches 'The Jasta Show' Podcast". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ "The Jasta Show | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ "Reviews for Jasta by Jasta". Metacritic. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ AllMusic Review by James Christopher Monger (2011-06-28). "Jasta - Jamey Jasta | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ "CD Reviews - Jasta Jasta". Blabbermouth.net. 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ a b April 28, 2011 (2011-04-28). "Jamey Jasta Talks Hatebreed, New Solo Album At Revolver Golden Gods Awards (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jamey Jasta Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
