Jacknife

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1) Metalcore band from Dallas, Texas Originally formed in 1999, the Jacknife lineup has gone through several changes as their music has pushed in a more aggressive and brutal direction. “The band’s sound is getting more toward where we want it to be,” says Ortiz. “I keep the vocals heavy throughout while the music alternates between melodic and heavy. I think you can express a different level of emotion by having heavy vocals over melodic music.” The current lineup, as heard on Moment Of Reckoning, comprises Ortiz, Mike Warren and Steve Pruett on guitar, Joseph Fontenot on bass and Josh Montano on drums. Citing such influences as Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Overkill and Meshuggah, this young band is well-schooled in the art of metal. Having been signed to Zero-Sum, a label founded by manager Paul Bassman, Jacknife is seeing quite an opportunity to excel. Paul has worked with Texas metal royalty, managing Damageplan and Drowning Pool. “Paul has a name that carries itself,” says Ortiz. “Since we are the first band signed to his label, we’re getting lots of attention.” With a rabid Texas following, Jacknife has worked their way onto bills with some of the biggest names in metal and hardcore under the sun, including Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Agnostic Front and Machine Head. Now Jacknife is preparing to take their crusade to the next level by embarking on a national U.S. tour with It Dies Today, Sinai Beach, Still Remains and Bullet For My Valentine. Is Jackn

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albums

Jericho

Party Favour

Rapture

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Breathless

Code Black

FALLING UP

Diamond

Moment of Reckoning

CYBER BLADE

NONSTOP (Remixes) [Vol. 1]

WHAT I WANT

AIN'T STOPPIN