The Handshake Murders
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
- Brian Evans – guitar
- John Ridenour – guitar
- Cory Brandan Putman – guitar
- Jeremy Joplin – guitar
- Bryce Lucien – guitar
- Jeff Hickey – guitar, bass
- Brandon Rogers – guitar, bass
- Keith Baskett – bass
- Daniel "Dan" Wiggins – drums
- Jeff King – drums
Discography
;Studio albumsUsurper;EPsBury the Effigy Essays in the Progression of Man
;Compilation appearances
- "Messenger" on End Times, released through Goodfellow Records