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

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band Hatebreed and

sludge metal Sludge metal (also known as sludge or sludge doom) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music that originated through combining elements of doom metal and hardcore punk. It is typically harsh and abrasive, often featuring shouted vocals, heavi ...

band Kingdom of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts metalcore band Icepick. Prior to Hatebreed, he fronted the hardcore band Jasta 14. Jasta owns

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, a hardcore- and metal-based record label from West Haven, Connecticut, and a "rock-themed apparel" line called Hatewear. In 2011, Jasta released a solo album titled ''Jasta'', collaborating with Randy Blythe and Mark Morton (

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), Zakk Wylde, Philip Labonte ( All That Remains), and Tim Lambesis ( As I Lay Dying). 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 '' The Dan Patrick Show''. 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

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subculture. Jasta's debut solo album, ''Jasta'', was released in July 2011 through eOne Music. In Europe, the album was released via

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. AllMusic scored the album 4 out of 5 stars, while Blabbermouth.net gave it 6.5 out of 10 stars. In 2018, Jasta produced

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'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

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, Vinnie Paul, Nick Diaz, Luis J. Gomez, Ice-T, and Kirk Hammett. 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

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bassist Fieldy to help to contribute to the Cheng Family.

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{{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