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Jasta (band)

Jamey Jasta
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Jamey Jasta performing with Hatebreed in 2013
Background information
Birth name James Vincent Shanahan
Born (1977-08-07) August 7, 1977 (age 39)
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,Jasta
Website jameyjasta.com
Jasta
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
  1. "Mourn the Illusion"
    Released: May 8, 2011
  2. "The Fearless Must Endure (feat. Zakk Wylde)"
    Released: May 19, 2011
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 80/100
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars
Blabbermouth.net 6.5/10 stars

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 metalcore band Icepick.

Jasta owns Stillborn Records, a hardcore and metal-based record label from West Haven, and "rock themed apparel" line called Hatewear.

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 follows a straight edge lifestyle but does not identify with its subculture.

On August 14, 2014 Jamey Jasta launched the Jasta Show podcast. He has had guests such as Rob Halford, Vinnie Paul, Nick Diaz, Ice T, and Kirk Hammett.

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. In Europe album was released via Century Media Records.


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