Jasta (band)
| Jamey Jasta | |
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Jamey Jasta performing with Hatebreed in 2013
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| 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,Jasta |
| Website | jameyjasta |
| 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) |
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| Label | eOne Music, Century Media Records | |
| Producer | Jamey Jasta | |
| Singles from Jasta | ||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100 |
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| Allmusic |   |
| Blabbermouth.net |    |
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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