James Shanahan (born August 7, 1977), known professionally as Jamey Jasta, is an American vocalist, best known as the lead singer of metalcore band

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and

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band

Kingdom of Sorrow Kingdom of Sorrow is an American sludge metal band that features Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and Down, along with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed. History Kingdom of Sorrow was founded when Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta introduced himself to Do ...

. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, he fronted the

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band Jasta 14. Jasta owns Stillborn Records, a hardcore- and metal-based record label from

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, and a "rock-themed apparel" line called Hatewear. In 2011, Jasta released a solo album titled ''Jasta'', collaborating with

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and Mark Morton ( Lamb of God),

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( All That Remains), and

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(

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). Jasta was the host for

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's ''

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'' from 2003 to 2007. Jasta created the music for "Stat of the Day" for the nationally syndicated radio and television talk show ''

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''. Jasta appeared on air with

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on January 25, 2013, discussing the making of the song. He, as of 2013, refrains from smoking, drinking, and doing drugs but does not affiliate himself with the straight edge subculture. Jasta's debut solo album, ''Jasta'', was released in July 2011 through

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. In Europe, the album was released via Century Media Records.

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scored the album 4 out of 5 stars, while

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gave it 6.5 out of 10 stars. In 2018, Jasta produced Dee Snider's fourth solo album, ''For the Love of Metal''. He is also producing the follow-up that will be released in the summer of 2021.

Podcast

On August 14, 2014, Jasta launched the ''Jasta Show'' podcast. He has interviewed guests such as Rob Halford,

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, Luis J. Gomez, Ice-T, and

Kirk Hammett Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica, he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, ...

. Jasta was also one of the hosts in the Chi Cheng's fundraiser song along with his bandmate and fellow guitarist Wayne Lozinak. The song was produced by Korn bassist

Fieldy Reginald Quincy Arvizu (born November 2, 1969), also known as "Fieldy", is an American musician, best known as the bassist for nu metal band Korn. He is also the guitarist/bassist for rock band StillWell. Musical career Prior to Arvizu's tim ...

to help to contribute to the Cheng Family.

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Jamey Jasta interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jasta, Jamey 1977 births American heavy metal singers Living people Musicians from New Haven, Connecticut Kingdom of Sorrow members 21st-century American singers 21st-century American male singers American people of Irish descent