JJ Polachek
JJ Polachek | |
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Birth name | JJ Polachek IV |
Also known as | Shiv the Impaler |
Born | [1] | May 10, 1991
Genres | Christian metal,[2][3] deathcore, doom metal,[4] melodic death metal[5] |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter |
Years active | 2008–present |
Associated acts | 7 Horns 7 Eyes, Monotheist, Ovid's Withering, Machine God, Nekroi Theoi |
Website | JJ Polachek on Facebook |
JJ "Shiv" Polachek is an American musician known primarily as the lead vocalist for the band Ovid's Withering, and also does vocals in 7 Horns 7 Eyes and Monotheist.
History
JJ "Shiv" Polachek started his musical career in 2008, when Vocalist Jake Rice of Monotheist quit. The band went on hiatus in 2009. At this time Ovid's Withering formed and released their debut Demo.
In 2010, Shiv replaced Kyle Wood of 7 Horns 7 Eyes, when he left to get married.[6][7] The band recorded his debut album, Throes of Absolution in 2012. He also released Ovid's Withering's debut EP, The Cloud Gatherer. The band stayed quiet for the remainder of 2012, and all 2013.[8]
During this time, Shiv was recording an new EP with Monotheist and a new album for Ovid's Withering titled, Scryers of Ibis. In 2014, Shiv gave info about recording and releasing three new releases, an album and two EPs.[8] Ovid's Withering was due to release a new album in 2015, but the band disbanded.[9][10]
The members of the band, minus guitarist Aaron Rodiguez, are forming a new project together.[10]
Bands
- Current
- 7 Horns 7 Eyes - vocals (2010-present)
- Monotheist - vocals (2008-present)
- Machine God - vocals
- Nekroi Theoi - vocals
- Former
- Ovid's Withering - vocals (2012-2015)
Discography
- Demo (2009)
- The Cloud Gatherer (2012)
- Scryers of Ibis (2013)
- Convalescence EP (2011)
- Throes of Absolution (2012)
- Genesis of Perdition (2013)
References
- ↑ "Shiv". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Monotheist - Unforsaken". Lastrites. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ↑ Islander (April 25, 2012). "7 Horns 7 Eyes – "Throes of Absolution"". No Clean Singing. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ↑ "7 Horns 7 Eyes - Throes of Absolution". Sputnik Music. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ↑ heavy2thebone. "Review of 7 Horns 7 Eyes, Throes of Absolution". Metal Underground. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ↑ Briel, Ridge (September 17, 2012). "JJ "Shiv" Polachek of 7 Horns 7 Eyes". Heavy Is Heavy Blog. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ↑ JoshIVM (May 21, 2012). "7 Horns 7 Eyes interview". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Kennelty, Greg (January 10, 2014). "7 Horns 7 Eyes frontman gives exclusive update on upcoming records". Metalsucks. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ↑ Kennelty, Greg (November 14, 2014). "Ovid's Withering to drop a new record in 2015, signs to Unique Leaders Records". Metal Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Vallecillo, Alix (August 6, 2015). "Ovid's Withering members resign after Guitarist solicits underage pics". Metal Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2015.