The Handshake Murders Explained
| The Handshake Murders |
| Origin: | Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Years Active: | 2000–2011 |
| Spinoff Of: | Eso-Charis, Norma Jean |
| Label: | Goodfellow[1] |
| 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 was an American mathcore and 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. The band has been compared to Coalesce, Meshuggah, Opeth, and A Life Once Lost.[2] After 10 years of being active, the band broke-up.[3]
Members
- Jayson Holmes – vocals (ex-Eso-Charis) (2000–2011)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Web site: October 6, 2011 . The Handshake Murders break up . 2024-11-25 . Lambgoat.com . en.
- The Handshake Murders – Usurper review. Exclaim!. Max. Deneau. February 14, 2007. August 4, 2015.
- Web site: Usurper review. Prefix Magazine. August 4, 2015.
