Jamey Jasta
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Jamey Jasta performing with Hatebreed in 2013 | |
| 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) 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]
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[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
| Blabbermouth.net |  [6] |
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.[7] In Europe album was released via Century Media Records.[7]
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[8] | 132 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 23 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] | 34 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 10 |
| US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[12] | 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"
- 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"
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
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/music/jasta/jasta
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/jasta-mw0002146755
- ↑ http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/jasta/
- 1 2 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jamey-jasta-talks-hatebreed-new-solo-album-at-revolver-golden-gods-awards-video/
- ↑ "Jamey Jasta – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Jamey Jasta.
- ↑ "Jamey Jasta – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Jamey Jasta.
- ↑ "Jamey Jasta – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Jamey Jasta.
- ↑ "Jamey Jasta – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Jamey Jasta.
- ↑ "Jamey Jasta – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Jamey Jasta.
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