Jason Hamacher is an American musician. He was the drummer for the bands

Frodus Frodus (a.k.a. Frodus Conglomerate International, Frodus Sound Laboratories, FCI, Frodus Escape Plan, Frodus Deposit Insurance Corporation) was an American post-hardcore band formed in 1993 in Washington, D.C. by vocalist/guitarist Shelby Cinca ...

, Aside from music, Hamacher is an accomplished photographer and documentarian and runs Lost Origin Productions LLC. He is currently working in

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with the ancient

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speaking

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. In March 2008, Hamacher starred in the documentary short, ''Old Soul'' which won the 2008 International Documentary Challenge. Lost Origin Productions will release Hamacher's field recordings of the earliest known Christian chant, publish a book of his Syrian photography entitled ''Aleppo, Syria: Witness to an Ancient Legacy'', and launch an international series of limited edition cross cultural images. In between 2006 and 2010, Hamacher recorded ancient Syria chants on his journeys. In 2014, the Gallery at Convergence in Alexandria hosted an exhibit of his photographs, ''Syria: Sacred Spaces, Ancient Prayers''. Hamacher has also worked with

Smithsonian Folkways Smithsonian Folkways is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution. It is a part of the Smithsonian's Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, located at Capital Gallery in downtown Washington, D.C. The label was fou ...

on a recording of Urfan chants recorded in Syria. Hamacher has written about the state of Syria and his experiences documenting the communities there for ''

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'. Although he has remained quieter in the music scene than former bandmate

Shelby Cinca The Cassettes (also known as ''The Cassettes Musical Explorers Society'') are a Washington, D.C., based "Mystic Country"/Steampunk band formed in 1999. History The Cassettes were originally formed as an outgrowth of front-man Shelby Cinca’s fou ...

, Hamacher has performed in

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Bands

;Current * Zealot R.I.P - drums (2006–present) *

- drums (2007–present) ;Former *

- drums (1993-1999, 2008-2010) * Decahedron - drums (2003-2006) * Mancake - vocals (1999) *

Battery Battery most often refers to: * Electric battery, a device that provides electrical power * Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact Battery may also refer to: Energy source *Automotive battery, a device to provide power t ...

- drums (1996-1998) *

Combatwoundedveteran Combatwoundedveteran (also written as Combat Wounded Veteran) was a grindcore/ screamo band split between Ithaca, New York and Tampa, Florida. In their 7 years of existence they managed to put out several splits, including one with heavily influen ...

- drums (2000-2003) ;Touring * Good Clean Fun - drums (2001)

Discography

;Frodus Studio albums * ''

Molotov Cocktail Party ''Molotov Cocktail Party'' is the debut studio album by post-hardcore band Frodus, released in 1994 through Gnome Records, initially released exclusively on cassette format, limited to 1,000 blue copies. The album was reissued on digital formats i ...

'' (1994, Gnome / 2006, Carcrash Records iTunes) * ''

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'' (1995, Level / 2006 Carcrash Records iTunes) * ''

F-Letter ''F-Letter'' is the third studio album by post-hardcore band Frodus, originally released in 1996 through Double Duece NYC. To fund the recording for the album, Shelby Cinca sold a virtual reality helmet at a Doom tournament held by a now-defunct co ...

'' (1996, Double Deuce / 2003,

Magic Bullet Records Magic Bullet Records was an American independent record label specialising in punk rock, heavy metal and experimental music. History Magic Bullet records was founded in 1996 by Brent Eyestone, in order to release an album by Boysetsfire, enti ...

) * ''

Conglomerate International ''Conglomerate International'' is the fourth studio album by American post-hardcore band Frodus, released in 1998 through Tooth & Nail Records. The album focuses largely on the theme of corporatism. Track listing Personnel Performers *Nathan ...

'' (1998, Tooth and Nail / 2009 Lovitt Records) * ''

And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea ''And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea'' is the fifth and final studio album by American post-hardcore band Frodus, which was released posthumously in 2001. The album received very positive feedback from critics and fans alike, and is considered a ...

'' (2001,

Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen LLC is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed by 300 Elektra Entertainment. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida in 1996, is now based in New York City. History John Janick conceived of the lab ...

) Live Albums * ''22-D10'' (live at

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Radio + Formula 7" Sessions) (1997, No Looking Back) * ''Radio-Activity'' (live radio recordings at WMUC, WHFS, KXLU) (2002,

) * ''Live at Black Cat 1999'' iTunes-only (2005, Lovitt Records) * ''Left for Dead in Halmstad!'' (live in Sweden, April 14, 1998) iTunes-only (2006, Carcrash Records) Singles and EPs * ''Babe'' (1993, Gnome) * ''Tzo Boy'' (1993, Gnome) * ''Treasure Chest'' (1994, Gnome / Level) * ''Formula'' (1996, Lovitt / Shute) * Split with Trans-Megetti (1996, Art Monk Construction) * ''Explosions'' (1997, Day After Records) * Split with Roadside Monument (1997, Tooth and Nail) * Muddle Magazine Promo Flexi (1997, Tooth and Nail / Muddle) * Split with Atomic Fireball (1999, Lovitt / Japan: Flatree Records) * "Suspicion Breeds Confidence (Jason Vocals)" b/w "G. Gordon Liddy Show Call" (2006, Carcrash Records iTunes Only) * ''Soundlab 1'' (2010, Lovitt Records) ;Mancake * ''We Will Destroy You'' (1999, Art Monk Construction) ;Regents * ''Regents'' (2011, Lovitt Records) * ''Antietam After Party'' (2012, Lovitt Records) ;Battery * ''Whatever It Takes'' (1998,

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Shelte ...

) ;Decahedron * ''Disconnection_Imminent'' (2004, Lovitt Records) * ''2005'' (2005, Lovitt Records) ;Combatwoundedveteran * ''Electric Youth Crew'' (2002, Schematics Records; Split w/ Reversal of Man) * ''Duck Down For The Torso'' (2002, No Idea Records)

References

External links

Official blogLost Origin Productions website
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