The Handshake Murders was an American mathcore and metalcore band from Fort Smith, Arkansas. It included many members from Eso-Charis and Norma Jean. When Eso-Charis, disbanded, Holmes made The Handshake Murders full-time. The band has released one full-length album, and two EPs. The band has been compared to Coalesce, Meshuggah, Opeth, and A Life Once Lost. After 10 years of being active, the band broke-up.
Members Jayson Holmes – vocals (ex-Eso-Charis) (2000–2011) Brian Evans – guitar (2002–2011) John Ridenour – guitar (2001–2010) Cory Brandan Putman – guitar (ex-Eso-Charis, ex-Living Sacrifice, Norma Jean) Jeremy Joplin – guitar (2000-2003) Bryce Lucien – guitar (2008–2011) Jeff Hickey – guitar, bass (Norma Jean) (2000–2008) Brandon Rogers – guitar, bass (2009–2011) Keith Baskett – bass (2008–2009) Daniel "Dan" Wiggins – drums (2000–2008) Jeff King – drums (2008–2011)
Discography Studio albums Usurper
EPs Bury the Effigy (2002) Essays in the Progression of Man (2005)
Compilation appearances "Messenger" on End Times, released through Goodfellow Records
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