The Handshake Murders was an American mathcore/metalcore band from Fort Smith, Arkansas. It included 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.[5] The band has been compared to Coalesce, Meshuggah, and A Life Once Lost[5] and have gone on tour with bands such as The Chariot, Norma Jean, and Darkest Hour.[6] After 10 years of being active, the band broke-up.[7][8]
The Handshake Murders | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2000–2011 |
| Labels | Goodfellow[4] |
| Spinoff of | Eso-Charis, Norma Jean |
| Past members | Jayson Holmes John Ridenour Brian Evans Jeff Hickey Cory Brandan Putman Daniel Wiggins Bryce Lucien Jeff King Brandon Rogers Keith Baskett |
Members
edit- Jayson Holmes – vocals (ex-Eso-Charis) (2000–2011) (deceased 2022)[1][9][10]
- Brian Evans – guitar (2002–2011)
- John Ridenour – guitar (2001–2010)
- Cory Brandan Putman – guitar (ex-Eso-Charis, ex-Living Sacrifice, Norma Jean)
- Jeremy Joplin – guitar (2000-2003)
- Bryce Lucien – guitar (2008–2011)
- Jeff Hickey – guitar, bass (Norma Jean) (2000–2008)
- Brandon Rogers – guitar, bass (2009–2011)
- Keith Baskett – bass (2008–2009)
- Daniel "Dan" Wiggins – drums (2000–2008)
- Jeff King – drums (2008–2011)
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Usurper[16] (2007)
- EPs
- Bury the Effigy (2002)
- Essays in the Progression of Man[15] (2005)
- Compilation appearances
- "Messenger" on End Times, released through Goodfellow Records
References
edit- ^ a b Beard, Mason (March 24, 2022). "Jayson Holmes of Eso-Charis and The Handshake Murders passes away". The Metal Onslaught Magazine. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ "Goodfellow Records inks deal with the Handshake. Murders". Bravewords. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ a b Bergman, Keith. "The Handshake Murders – Usurper". Blabbermouth.net.
- ^ THE HANDSHAKE MURDERS Sign With GOODFELLOW RECORDS at Blabbermouth.net on May 3, 2006
- ^ a b "The Handshake Murders biography on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ "The Handshake Murders on Got Djent". Got Djent. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ wookubus (October 8, 2011). "The Handshake Murders calls it a day". Theprp. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ Shotwell, James (October 7, 2011). "The Handshake Murders disbands". Under the Gun review. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "Jayson Holmes (Ex-The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis) Has Passed Away". Theprp. March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ "The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis vocalist Jayson Holmes dies". Lambgoat. March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Bowar, Chad. "Usurper review". About.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "AllMusic review of Usurper". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ Deneau, Max (February 14, 2007). "The Handshake Murders – Usurper review". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Usurper review". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "The Handshake Murders". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ [11][12][13][14][3][15]
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