JAMEY JASTA

EVEN BEFORE HE became the leader of Hatebreed in 1994, Jamey Jasta lived and breathed all things heavy music. His band were almost single-handedly responsible for putting hardcore on the mainstream map, popularising an early strand of metalcore that the likes of Killswitch Engage went on to exploit even further. If that was the end of his achievements it would be enough to cement his status as a legend, but he’s gone on to host a rebooted Headbangers Ball and his own podcast, run his own label and just generally be known for being one of metal’s most inspirational figures. Here’s what he’s learnt from it all.

DISCOVERING MUSIC IS THE MOST MAGICAL TIME OF YOUR LIFE

“Growing up, my parents always had the record player out. Music wasn’t a huge part of their life, but anyone that grew up in the 80s will tell you what a by LL Cool J and I really felt that. What would I do without those songs?! I got so many records in that time.”