Jesuit (band)
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Jesuit was an American rock band from Virginia Beach
, Virginia
.
through Reservoir Records. The CD version of the EP also featured the three song's from Jesuit's demo tape as bonus tracks. In 1998, Jesuit toured North America with Botch
and The Dillinger Escape Plan
. The group traded out Kelly Posadas for Brian Benoit
, and released a second self-titled 7" EP through Hydra Head Records
in 1999—again produced by Ballou. Jesuit disbanded later in 1999.
After the break up, Nate Newton and Brian Beniot moved to Massachusetts and either joined or formed new bands. Newton would go on to perform in Converge
, Old Man Gloom
and Doomriders
. Beniot performed with The Dillinger Escape Plan
until severe nerve damage in his arm made it difficult for him to play his instrument.
of the group's early releases which had all gone out of print
. Magic Bullet Records
released Jesuit's Discography
in April 2011. The compilation album featured the group's two EPs, demo tape, and compilation contributions in reverse chronological order. The songs were remixed by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studios, remastered by Bob Lipton at Peerless Studios, and the packaging featured newly designed artwork by Florian Bertmer and Brent Eyestone.
On April 9, 2011 Jesuit performed their first show in over a decade. The group opened for the also recently-reformed bands Unbroken and Indecision at the Santos Party House
club in New York City
. Jesuit also performed at Virginia's Best Friends Day festival in August 2011.
Former members
Compilations
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
.
History
Jesuit formed in 1995 with drummer J. How, bassist Brett Matthews, and guitarists Nate Newton (ex-Channel) and Kelly Posadas. In 1996 the group released a self-titled 7" vinyl EP produced by Kurt BallouKurt Ballou
Kurt Ballou is the guitarist from Massachusetts-based band Converge. Aside from his role in Converge, he is a prolific producer, engineering and producing out of his own Godcity studio.- GodCity studio :...
through Reservoir Records. The CD version of the EP also featured the three song's from Jesuit's demo tape as bonus tracks. In 1998, Jesuit toured North America with Botch
Botch (band)
Botch was a four-piece mathcore band from Tacoma, Washington, United States, that formed in 1993 and disbanded in 2002.-History:The band released two full-length albums and a handful of smaller releases including several singles and an EP. Its members went on an indefinite hiatus to form Roy,...
and The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
. The group traded out Kelly Posadas for Brian Benoit
Brian Benoit
Brian Benoit was a guitarist for The Dillinger Escape Plan. Before playing in Dillinger, Brian played in Jesuit with eventual Converge bassist Nate Newton. He was also an early live-only member in Virginia youth crew revival band Time Flies...
, and released a second self-titled 7" EP through Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...
in 1999—again produced by Ballou. Jesuit disbanded later in 1999.
After the break up, Nate Newton and Brian Beniot moved to Massachusetts and either joined or formed new bands. Newton would go on to perform in Converge
Converge (band)
Converge is an American band from Salem, Massachusetts. Playing a blend of hardcore punk and metal since 1990, Converge has helped to define many of the elements of the metalcore genre.-Description:...
, Old Man Gloom
Old Man Gloom
Old Man Gloom is a sludge/doom metal/post-metal band originally formed in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, but now based in Massachusetts. The group, formed by Aaron Turner of Isis and Santos Montano, has now expanded to become a sort of supergroup in the Boston hardcore and metalcore scene....
and Doomriders
Doomriders
Doomriders is a heavy metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band has released two albums on Deathwish, Inc. The band's vocalist/guitarist Nate Newton also plays bass in Converge and guitar in Old Man Gloom. Jebb Riley formerly played bass in "There Were Wires". Doomriders have toured with...
. Beniot performed with The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
until severe nerve damage in his arm made it difficult for him to play his instrument.
Reunion (2011)
In November 2010, Jesuit announced their intent to reform for a few shows in 2011, and also release a collective anthologyAnthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
of the group's early releases which had all gone out of print
Out of print
Out of print refers to an item, typically a book , but can include any print or visual media or sound recording, that is in the state of no longer being published....
. Magic Bullet Records
Magic Bullet Records
Magic Bullet Records is an American independent record label, specialising in punk, metal and experimental music.-History:Magic Bullet records was founded in 1996 by Brent Eyestone, in order to release an album by Boysetsfire, entitled This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born...
released Jesuit's Discography
Discography (Jesuit album)
Discography is a compilation album released by the American rock band Jesuit. Released on April 12, 2011 through Magic Bullet Records, the compilation features every song ever recorded by the hardcore punk group during their brief tenure in the mid 1990s...
in April 2011. The compilation album featured the group's two EPs, demo tape, and compilation contributions in reverse chronological order. The songs were remixed by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studios, remastered by Bob Lipton at Peerless Studios, and the packaging featured newly designed artwork by Florian Bertmer and Brent Eyestone.
On April 9, 2011 Jesuit performed their first show in over a decade. The group opened for the also recently-reformed bands Unbroken and Indecision at the Santos Party House
Santos Party House
Santos Party House is a New York City nightclub, located at 96 Lafayette Street, in downtown Manhattan. Originally named the 'Lafayette Street Jungle Gym,' Santos Party House has been recognized as "Best New Nightclub" at Paper Magazine's Annual Nightlife Awards, and has also won awards for its...
club in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Jesuit also performed at Virginia's Best Friends Day festival in August 2011.
Members
Final lineup- J. How – drums (1995–1999, 2011)
- Brett Matthews – vocals, bass (1995–1999, 2011)
- Nate NewtonNate Newton (musician)Nate Newton is the bassist in hardcore band Converge.He also plays guitar and sings in two side projects, Old Man Gloom and Doomriders.Before relocating to the Boston area in 1999, he was in the Virginia Beach area hardcore punk bands Lift, Jesuit, Channel, Edison and Dwell...
– vocals, guitar (1995–1999, 2011) - Brian BenoitBrian BenoitBrian Benoit was a guitarist for The Dillinger Escape Plan. Before playing in Dillinger, Brian played in Jesuit with eventual Converge bassist Nate Newton. He was also an early live-only member in Virginia youth crew revival band Time Flies...
– guitar (1997–1999, 2011)
Former members
- Kelly Posadas – vocals, guitar (1995–1997)
Discography
Extended plays- Demo tape (1995)
- Jesuit (1996)
- Jesuit (1999)
Compilations
- DiscographyDiscography (Jesuit album)Discography is a compilation album released by the American rock band Jesuit. Released on April 12, 2011 through Magic Bullet Records, the compilation features every song ever recorded by the hardcore punk group during their brief tenure in the mid 1990s...
(2011)