The Jacknife lineup has gone through several changes over the years 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 lead singer Joe 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.”
Having been signed to Zero-Sum, a label founded by manager Paul Bassman, Jacknife is seeing an opportunity to excel. “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.
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Musicians
- Steve Pruett: guitar
- Mike Warren: guitar, vocals
- Chris Patterson: bass, vocals
- Joe Ortiz: lead vocals, vocals
- Tommy Crooks: drums
Influences
Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Overkill, Meshuggah
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Chatty McNasty Verified
man these guys must be really good. Everytime I come back they are band of the week.
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Erin Rice Staff
They are just about as good as you are observant! Thanks for checking back each week, we'll update that.
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