The Handshake Murders Explained
The Handshake Murders |
Origin: | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
Genre: | Sludgecore, metalcore,[1] mathcore, hardcore punk |
Years Active: | 2000–2011 |
Label: | Goodfellow[2] |
Associated Acts: | Norma Jean, Eso-Charis, Fear Is the Driving Force |
Past Members: | Jayson Holmes John Ridenour Brian Evans Jeff Hickey Cory Brandan Putman Daniel Wiggins Bryce Lucien Jeff King Brandon Rogers Keith Baskett |
The Handshake Murders were a metalcore band from Fort Smith, Arkansas. The band includes many members from Eso-Charis and Norma Jean. When Eso-Charis, disbanded, Holmes made The Handshake Murders full-time. The band has released one full-length album, and two EPs. The band has been compared to Coalesce, Meshuggah, and A Life Once Lost[3] and have gone on tour with bands such as The Chariot, Norma Jean, and Darkest Hour.[4] After 10 years of being active, the band broke-up.[5] [6]
Members
- Jayson Holmes - vocals (ex-Eso-Charis) (2000-2011) (deceased 2022)[7] [8] [9]
- Brian Evans - guitar (2000-2011)
- John Ridenour - guitar (2000-2007)
- Cory Brandan Putman - guitar (ex-Eso-Charis, ex-Living Sacrifice, Norma Jean)
- Jeremy Joplin - guitar (2007)
- Bryce Lucien - guitar (2007-2011)
- Jeff Hickey - guitar, bass (Norma Jean) (2000-2007)
- Brandon Rogers - guitar, bass (2009-2011)
- Keith Baskett - bass (2007-2009)
- Daniel "Dan" Wiggins - drums (2000-2007)
- Jeff King - drums (2007-2011)
Discography
- Studio albums
- EPs
- Bury the Effigy (2002)
- Essays in the Progression of Man (2005)
- Compilation Appearances
- "Messenger" on End Times, released through Goodfellow Records
Notes and References
- Web site: Goodfellow Records inks deal with the Handshake. Murders. Bravewords. September 18, 2015.
- http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-handshake-murders-sign-with-goodfellow-records/ THE HANDSHAKE MURDERS Sign With GOODFELLOW RECORDS
- The Handshake Murders biography on AllMusic. AllMusic. June 17, 2015.
- The Handshake Murders on Got Djent. Got Djent. June 17, 2015.
- Web site: The Handshake Murders calls it a day. wookubus. Theprp. October 8, 2011. September 18, 2015.
- Web site: The Handshake Murders disbands. James. Shotwell. Under the Gun review. October 7, 2011. September 18, 2015.
- Web site: Jayson Holmes of Eso-Charis and The Handshake Murders passes away. The Metal Onslaught Magazine. Mason. Beard. March 24, 2022. March 24, 2022.
- Web site: Jayson Holmes (Ex-The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis) Has Passed Away. Theprp. March 24, 2022. March 24, 2022.
- Web site: The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis vocalist Jayson Holmes dies. Lambgoat. March 24, 2022. March 24, 2022.
- Web site: Usurper review. About.com. Chad. Bowar. August 4, 2015.
- Web site: AllMusic review of Usurper. Eduardo. Rivadavia. AllMusic. August 4, 2015.
- The Handshake Murders - Usurper review. Exclaim!. Max. Deneau. February 14, 2007. August 4, 2015.
- Web site: Usurper review. Prefix Magazine. August 4, 2015.
- News: The Handshake Murders – Usurper. Blabbermouth.net. Keith. Bergman.
- Web site: The Handshake Murders. Sputnikmusic. September 18, 2015.