Odd Project
Encyclopedia
Odd Project was a metalcore
band from Orange County, California
, which originally formed in 2000 and has recorded a few demos which resulted in a multi-album deal with Indianola Records
. Odd Project then entered the recording studio at Zing Studio's (Killswitch Engage
, From Autumn to Ashes
, The Agony Scene
) and recorded "The Second Hand Stopped
" in just less than 2 weeks. With this release, they toured for over a month and a half and managed to win a spot on the main stage at Hellfest 2004.
The band was voted the "#1 Metal Band" on the now defunct MP3.com
. The band has played with national acts such as Avenged Sevenfold
, Atreyu
, Killswitch Engage
, and Norma Jean
. The band has also appeared in magazines, such as Alternative Press, Metal Hammer
, Revolver
, and Amp.
On December 17, 2006 it was announced via their official myspace page they would be changing their name, because of extensive member changes.
Lead vocalist, Michael "Jag" Jagmin, officially left Odd Project in 2006 to become the front for A Skylit Drive
.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band from Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, which originally formed in 2000 and has recorded a few demos which resulted in a multi-album deal with Indianola Records
Indianola Records
Indianola Records is an independent record label that mainly focuses on hardcore and metal.-Overview:Indianola Records was founded in 1999 with the release of Life Before's "Reflections on Tomorrow". The label quickly gained worldwide recognition in 2001 with the release of Evergreen Terrace’s...
. Odd Project then entered the recording studio at Zing Studio's (Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbandment of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Howard Jones, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz, and drummer...
, From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes
From Autumn to Ashes was a NY melodic hardcore band that formed in Long Island in 2000. While the band had gone through many line-up changes, the members include Francis Mark , Scott Gross , Benjamin Perri , Brian Deneeve , Mike Pilato , Rob Lauritsen , and Jeff Gretz From Autumn to Ashes was a NY...
, The Agony Scene
The Agony Scene
The Agony Scene was a metalcore/deathcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. On October 8, 2008, frontman Mike Williams confirmed that the band had broken up in the spring of that year...
) and recorded "The Second Hand Stopped
The Second Hand Stopped
-Track listing:# Statistics Like Cigarettes – 3:41# The Phone Is Such A Blunt Object – 3:32# A Hero's Trial – 4:23# A Perfect Smile and Broken Wings – 3:33# Tear Stained Lies – 3:40# Love – 3:19# The Fashion Police Hate Robots – 3:31...
" in just less than 2 weeks. With this release, they toured for over a month and a half and managed to win a spot on the main stage at Hellfest 2004.
The band was voted the "#1 Metal Band" on the now defunct MP3.com
MP3.com
MP3.com is a web site operated by CNET Networks providing information about digital music and artists, songs, services, community, and technologies. It is probably better known for its original incarnation, as a legal, free music-sharing service, popular with independent musicians for promoting...
. The band has played with national acts such as Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of vocalist M. Shadows, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ....
, Atreyu
Atreyu (band)
Atreyu is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of vocalist/lyricist Alex Varkatzas, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Marc McKnight and drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller...
, Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbandment of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Howard Jones, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz, and drummer...
, and Norma Jean
Norma Jean (band)
Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
. The band has also appeared in magazines, such as Alternative Press, Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
, Revolver
Revolver (magazine)
Revolver is a bi-monthly rock and heavy metal magazine published by Future US. Before covering heavy metal, rock & hard rock solely, it was a more mainstream oriented magazine. The magazine is structured in a manner similar to publications such as Spin while covering many avenues within the heavy...
, and Amp.
On December 17, 2006 it was announced via their official myspace page they would be changing their name, because of extensive member changes.
Lead vocalist, Michael "Jag" Jagmin, officially left Odd Project in 2006 to become the front for A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Lodi, California. The band released one DVD, one EP and three studio albums: Wires...and the Concept of Breathing on May 20, 2008, Adelphia on June 9, 2009, and most recently Identity On Fire on February 15, 2011. Michael Jagmin has provided...
.
Original Band/Now Defunct
- Matt Lamb - Lead Vocals
- Scott Zschomler - Lead Guitar/Vocals
- Greg Pawloski - Guitar
- Eric Cline - Bass/Backup Vocals
- Christian Escobar - Drums
Past members/New Members
- Michael "Jag" JagminMichael JagminMichael "Jag" Jagmin is an American vocalist, notable for being the former lead vocalist of metal band Odd Project and current vocalist of post-hardcore band A Skylit Drive. Jagmin is well known for his distinct high-pitched vocal style and possesses a wide vocal range spanning three octaves...
- Vocals - Matt Lamb - Lead Vocals
- Scott Zschomler - Lead Guitar/Vocals
- Greg Pawloski - Guitar
- Eric Cline - Bass/Backup Vocals
- Zyler Gilley - Drums
- Mike Knowlton - Guitar
- Jon Kintz-BirwoodJon KintzJonathan "Jon" Kintz-Birwood is an American musician, notable for being the bassist and backing vocalist of metal band Odd Project, the former guitarist and vocalist of post-hardcore band Of Mice & Men, and is now focusing on his metalcore solo project, Me Versus the Moon.- Odd Project :Kintz was...
- Bass/Backup Vocals
Discography
- The Second Hand StoppedThe Second Hand Stopped-Track listing:# Statistics Like Cigarettes – 3:41# The Phone Is Such A Blunt Object – 3:32# A Hero's Trial – 4:23# A Perfect Smile and Broken Wings – 3:33# Tear Stained Lies – 3:40# Love – 3:19# The Fashion Police Hate Robots – 3:31...
, (July 13, 2004) - Lovers, Fighters, Sinners, SaintsLovers, Fighters, Sinners, SaintsLovers, Fighters, Sinners, Saints is Odd Project's second album, released on April 24, 2007.-Track listing:# Breakneck S.O.S. – 3:32# My Self Improvement Plan – 2:59# Frame By Frame – 2:48# Naked Eyes – 3:24# Electro Defy Me – 3:14...
, (April 24, 2007)
Demo Cds
(Note All Demo Cds Are Out Of Print)- April 2002 Demo
- October 2002 Demo
- July 2003 Demo