Jamey Jasta

Jamey Jasta (born James Vincent Shanahan; August 7, 1977)[1] is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the metalcore 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.

Jamey Jasta
Jamey Jasta performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameJames Vincent Shanahan
Born (1977-08-07) August 7, 1977
OriginNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • television personality
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1991–present
Associated acts
Websitejameyjasta.com

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 currently refrains from smoking, drinking, and doing drugs but does not affiliate himself with the straight edge subculture.[3]

Jasta's debut solo album, entitled Jasta, was released on July 26, 2011, through eOne Music.[4] In Europe, the album was released via Century Media Records.[4] AllMusic scored the album 4 out of 5 stars,[5] while Blabbermouth gave it 6.5 out of 10 stars.[6]

Podcast

On August 14, 2014, Jasta launched the Jasta Show podcast.[7] He has interviewed guests such as Rob Halford, Vinnie Paul, Nick Diaz, Luis J. Gomez, Ice-T, and Kirk Hammett.[8]

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
  1. "Jamey Jasta | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  2. "About" Archived February 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Heatwearinc.com Retrieved March 6, 2009.
  3. "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.
  4. "Jamey Jasta Talks Hatebreed, New Solo Album At Revolver Golden Gods Awards (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. April 28, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  5. AllMusic Review by James Christopher Monger (June 28, 2011). "Jasta - Jamey Jasta | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  6. "CD Reviews - Jasta Jasta". Blabbermouth.net. April 17, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  7. "Hatebreed Frontman Jamey Jasta Launches 'The Jasta Show' Podcast". Blabbermouth.net. August 14, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  8. "The Jasta Show | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
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