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Encyclopedia > Job for a Cowboy
Origin Glendale, Arizona, USA
Genre(s) Deathcore (early)
Death metal
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) Metal Blade
Website www.jfacmetal.com
Members
Bobby Thompson
Ravi Bhadriraju
Brent Riggs
Jonny Davy
Jon Rice
Former members
Elliott Sellers
Andrew Arcurio
Andy Rysdam
Chad Staples

Job for a Cowboy is a deathcore/death metal[1] band, based in Glendale, Arizona. They started as a deathcore group, but evolved into a predominantly death metal sound.[2] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 606 × 362 pixelsFull resolution (606 × 362 pixel, file size: 50 KB, MIME type: image/png) Job for a Cowboy logo This logo may be used: to represent the band; on any albums pages etc. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Deathcore is an amalgamation of two musical styles: metalcore and death metal. ... This article is about the musical genre. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Metal Blade redirects here. ... Deathcore is an amalgamation of two musical styles: metalcore and death metal. ... This article is about the musical genre. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... Deathcore is an amalgamation of two musical styles: metalcore and death metal. ... This article is about the musical genre. ...

Contents

Biography

After their 2004 demo,[3] Job for a Cowboy released their debut EP Doom in 2005, to generally positive reviews. [4][5] It was originally released on King of the Monsters records, but a larger record label spotted the band and signed them, and the album was re-released on their current record label, Metal Blade Records, in 2006 with a bonus track.[6] After being signed, Andrew Arcurio was kicked out of the group for lack of interest and participation and was replaced by Bobby Thompson. Elliot Sellers also left the group after completing the writing and recording process for their Metal Blade debut, Genesis; he was replaced by Jon Rice during the YouTube tryouts.[7] Genesis, was released on May 15, 2007.[8] Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Job for a Cowboys first album released on a record label after a self-financed Demo. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Metal Blade redirects here. ... Genesis is the first full-length album from Job for a Cowboy. ... YouTube is a popular video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. ... Genesis is the first full-length album from Job for a Cowboy. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


In June 2007, the band attended Download 07 in Donington, UK. In July, they played on Sounds of the Underground 2007 alongside Chimaira, Shadows Fall, GWAR, Amon Amarth, Darkest Hour, The Acacia Strain, The Devil Wears Prada, Goatwhore, Every Time I Die, Heavy Heavy Low Low, and The Number Twelve Looks Like You.[9] The Download Festival is a three day music festival held annually at the spiritual home of rock music in England: Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996, and 2002s Ozzfest). ... Donington Park is a site near Castle Donington in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom, owned by Donington Ventures Leisure Ltd. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Chimaira are a metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. ... Shadows Fall are a five member thrash metal/metalcore band from Springfield, Massachusetts. ... GWAR is a satirical thrash metal and shock rock band formed in 1985. ... For the Middle-Earth location commonly known as Mount Doom, see Orodruin. ... Darkest hour can refer a number of things. ... The Acacia Strain is a four-piece metalcore band based out of Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA. The band is currently signed to Prosthetic Records. ... The Devil Wears Prada is a Christian Metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. ... Goatwhore is an American blackened death metal band, formed in 1997 in Thibodaux, Louisiana. ... Every Time I Die is a five-piece metalcore/hardcore/metal band from Buffalo, New York, founded in the winter of 1998. ... Heavy Heavy Low Low is a five piece mathcore band from San Jose, California. ... The Number Twelve Looks Like You (also known as The Number Twelve) is a six-piece mathcore band from Bergen County, New Jersey. ...


It has been reported that Job for a Cowboy will be featured on Gigantour 3 the US tour with Megadeth headliner, other bands are Children of Bodom and In Flames.[10] A Gigantour 2005 web banner, before Anthrax was announced to join the festival. ... Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by founder, frontman and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... In Flames is a melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden founded in 1990. ...


Recent news

Job for a Cowboy will be kicking off the Radio Rebellion Tour Starting October 18, 2007, In Baltimore, MD. They will be teaming up with Behemoth, Gojira and Beneath The Massacre.[11] Behemoth ( ) is a Polish death metal band. ... Gojira is a French progressive death metal band. ... Beneath the Massacre is a Technical death metal band from Montreal, Canada. ...


Band Members

Current members

  • Johnny Davy - vocals (2002–present)
  • Ravi Bhadriraju - guitar (2002–present)
  • Brent Riggs - bass, backing vocals (2004–present)
  • Bobby Thompson - guitar (2006–present)
  • Jon "The Charn" Rice - drums (2007–present)[12]

Past members

  • Andrew Arcurio - guitar (2002 - 2006)
  • Elliott Sellers - drums (2004 - 2006)
  • Chad Staples - bass (2002 - 2004) appeared on the demo
  • Andy Rysdam - drums (2002 - 2004) appeared on the demo

Discography

Studio Albums

Date of Release Title Label
2004 Job for a Cowboy (demo) Independent
2005
(re-release 2006)		 Doom King of the Monsters
(re-release Metal Blade Records)
2007 Genesis Metal Blade Records

Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Job for a Cowboys first release. ... See also: 2005 in heavy metal music 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 Albums released in 2005 January 1 - In most of Europe, copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier, including... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... Job for a Cowboys first album released on a record label after a self-financed Demo. ... Metal Blade redirects here. ... See also: 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop Musical groups established in 2007 Record labels established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... Genesis is the first full-length album from Job for a Cowboy. ... Metal Blade redirects here. ...

Trivia

  • In the November issue of Revolver featuring Converse Radio Rebellion tour mates Behemoth, JFAC's vocalist Jonny Davy stated that he was a militant Atheist.
  • The album Genesis is a concept album based around the VeriChip, a microchip that can be implanted to keep track of one's medical records and currency. [13]

Behemoth ( ) is a Polish death metal band. ... For information about the band, see Atheist (band). ... VeriChip is a human-implantable RFID (radio frequency identification) device from VeriChip Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Digital Solutions of Delray Beach, Florida. ...

References

  1. ^ Job for a Cowboy band page @ Rockdetector Death Metal, Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore
    Job for a Cowboy – Genesis review @ Popmatters "death metal band Job For a Cowboy have become instant stars"
    Job for a Cowboy band page @ Encyclopaedia Metallum Deathcore, Death Metal
  2. ^ Chad Bowar. Job For A Cowboy - Genesis review @ About.com: Heavy Metal. Retrieved on 2007-09-23. “Job For A Cowboy's sound has evolved from deathcore to straight ahead death metal.”
  3. ^ Information about Demo
  4. ^ See for example the reviews on : Metal Coven, The Music Edge, Metal Storm, Metal News, or Bloodchamber
  5. ^ Metal Observer gave a more critical review of the band performance
  6. ^ Information on re-release of Doom
  7. ^ Guitar World: July 2007: Desert Storm
  8. ^ metalcentre webzine
  9. ^ Sounds of the Underground
  10. ^ Gigantour
  11. ^ Radio Rebellion Tour
  12. ^ [1]New drummer arrives
  13. ^ [2]

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A Gigantour 2005 web banner, before Anthrax was announced to join the festival. ...

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