Assjack is an American
heavy metal band led by
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the ...
and Garrett Bremer. The band is one of the three incarnations of Williams' live show.
Career
For Assjack's long-anticipated 2009 self-titled studio debut, only Williams sang and played all instruments on the recording.
For live purposes, the band features Gary Lindsey on vocals,
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the ...
on guitar and vocals, and
Joe Buck
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The son of sportscaster Jack Buck, he worked for Fox Sports from its 1994 inception through 2022, including roles as lead play-by-play announcer for the network's Nation ...
who used to be on bass but is now focused on his solo career. Assjack has had a revolving drum slot and background vocalist slot throughout the years. On recent tours, Chris Arp has played lead guitar.
Hank III confirmed in a November 10, 2009 interview that no new Assjack material is in the works because of being held back by
Curb Records
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so long. Hank III also stated that after Curb is dropped (after the release of his 2010 solo album ''
Rebel Within
''Rebel Within'' is the fifth solo album by American country music artist Hank Williams III. It was released on May 25, 2010. The album was Williams' last authorized album from Curb Records
Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly ...
'') that he would be taking his music and Assjack's music to the next level.
Musical style
Their musical style has been described as
thrash metal
Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...
,
death metal
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,
hardcore punk
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, and
metalcore
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.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Music videos
Members
Current members
*
Hank Williams III
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the ...
– vocals, guitar
* Gary Lindsey – co-vocals for
the Damn Band
The Damn Band is the backing band of Hank Williams III. It was formed in 1995, and the band is on most of Williams's country records. The band has had many changes in the line-ups. It consists of acoustic guitar (played by Williams), steel guita ...
and Assjack
* Garrett Bremer – drums
Touring and former members
* Christopher Arp (
Psyopus
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History
Formed in 2002, the band is noted for the unorthodox and extremely technical guitar techniques of Christopher Arp, often referred to as "Arpm ...
) – guitar
* Kevin Bond – guitar
* Zach Shedd – bass
* Joe Fazzio – drums
* Brian Poskochil – co-vocals
*
Tim Yeung
Tim Yeung (born November 27, 1978) is an American extreme metal drummer. He currently performs in the band I Am Morbid, which plays Morbid Angel songs and also features Morbid Angel's former vocalist/bassist David Vincent (musician), David Vinc ...
(
Hate Eternal
Hate Eternal is a death metal band from St. Petersburg, Florida. The band currently consists of founding guitarist/vocalist Erik Rutan and bassist J. J. Hrubovcak. To date, Hate Eternal has released seven studio albums: '' Conquering the Throne' ...
/
Vital Remains
Vital Remains is an American death metal band from Providence, Rhode Island, formed in 1988.
History Formation and early years
Guitarist Paul Flynn formed Vital Remains in 1988. Vital Remains' first line-up included Paul Flynn on lead guitar, ...
) – drums
* Munesh Sami – drums
*
Joe Buck
Joseph Francis Buck (born April 25, 1969) is an American sportscaster.
The son of sportscaster Jack Buck, he worked for Fox Sports from its 1994 inception through 2022, including roles as lead play-by-play announcer for the network's Nation ...
– bass
* Grahm Reynolds
– guitar
References
External links
Hank Williams III & Assjack official website
{{Authority control
1999 establishments in California
Metalcore musical groups from California
Gridley, California
Hardcore punk groups from California
Death metal musical groups from California
Musical groups established in 1999
Thrash metal musical groups from California