Job for a Cowboy

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Job for a Cowboy

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Img_capt = Job for a Cowboy at Hellfest in 2008
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Background = group_or_band
Alias = JFAC
Origin = Glendale, Arizona, USA
Genre = Deathcore (early)
Death metal
Years_active = 2002–present
Label = Metal Blade
King of the Monsters
Associated_acts = Knights of the Abyss
The Faceless
URL = [http://www.jfacmetal.com/ www.jfacmetal.com]
Current_members = Jonny Davy
Jon Rice
Brent Riggs
Ravi Bhadriraju
Bobby Thompson
Past_members = Elliott Sellers
Andrew Arcurio
Andy Rysdam
Chad Staples

Job for a Cowboy is a American death metal band, formed in Glendale, Arizona in 2002. They started as a deathcore group, but have eventually evolved into a predominantly death metal sound with their full-length debut "Genesis".cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/jfacowboygenesi.htm|title=Job for a Cowboy - "Genesis" Review|last=Bowar|first=Chad|publisher=About.com|accessdate=2008-08-07|quote=Job for a Cowboy's sound has evolved from deathcore to straight ahead death metal.] As of 2008, their formation consists of vocalist Jonny Davy, guitarists Bobby Thompson and Ravi Bhadriraju, bassist Brent Riggs, and drummer Jon Rice.

History

Formation and "Doom" (2002–2006)

Job for a Cowboy was formed in Glendale, Arizona in 2002 by vocalist Jonny Davy, guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Andrew Arcurio, bassist Chad Staples, and drummer Andy Rysdam, with this initial line-up they released in 2004 a deathcore orientated three-track demo. Later that year, the members bassist Chad Staples and drummer Andy Rysdam left the band, with Brent Riggs and Elliott Sellers replacing as bassist and drummer respectively.cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:apfuxqtdldhe~T10|title=Job for a Cowboy > Biography|last=Deming|first=Mark|publisher=allmusic.com|accessdate=2008-08-07]

In November 2005, Job for a Cowboy recorded a self-financed EP entitled "Doom", that attracted the attention of Arizona independent label King of the Monsters, who distributed the disc after an initial self-released pressing by the band. After an extensive tour promoting "Doom", the band signed a deal with Metal Blade Records, [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53718|title=Job for a Cowboy Sign with Metal Blade Records|date=2006-06-15|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-08-31] who re-issued the EP with a bonus track. In February 2006, they played at The Los Angeles Murderfest festival at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California—along with Disgorge, Impaled and With Passion. [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44204|title=Impaled, Disgorge, With Passion Confirmed for The Los Angeles Murderfest|date=2005-11-14|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-17] Later in 2006, Andrew Arcurio left Job for a Cowboy, and new guitarist Bobby Thompson joined the group, on October the band parted ways with drummer Elliott Sellers.

"Genesis" (2007–present)

In January 2007, the band announced the addition of drummer Jon "The Charn" Rice, [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65082|title=Job for a Cowboy Announces New Drummer|date=2007-01-10|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-17] shortly after they started the work in a debut album. On March 1, 2007, Job for a Cowboy completed work on their full-length debut, entitled "Genesis". [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=68032|title=Job for a Cowboy Completes Work on New Album 'Genesis'|date=2007-03-01|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-17] The album was recorded at Blue Light Audio Media in Phoenix, Arizona with producer Cory Spotts, and mixing of Sabbat guitarist Andy Sneap—released on May 15, the album peaked at number 54 on the "Billboard" 200, and sold over 13,000 copies in its first week, the highest charting metal debut since 1999's self-titled album by Slipknot. The album received generally positive reviews, with UK's "Kerrang!" saying, "an album that quite literally obliterates everyone else currently residing within the death and grind [metal] scenes" and "one of the year's most essential metal purchases". [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73180|title=Job for a Cowboy's Debut Has "Exceeded Expectations"|date=2007-05-24|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-08-10]

In June 2007, the band attended at the Download Festival in Donington Park, England;cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=25526|title=Job For A Cowboy Confirmed For Download Festival and Sounds of the Underground 2007|date=2007-04-16|work=Metal News|publisher=metalunderground.com|accessdate=2008-09-19] The group also played at the Sounds of the Underground festival along with Amon Amarth, Chimaira, GWAR, and Shadows Fall. In October, Job for a Cowboy co-headlined the 2007 Radio Rebellion Tour, teaming up with Behemoth, Gojira and Beneath the Massacre. [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=78688|title=Job for a Cowboy, Behemoth, Gojira, Beneath the Massacre: North American Dates Announced|date=2007-08-13|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-19] The band was featured on the 2008's Gigantour with headliners Megadeth, Children of Bodom, In Flames and High on Fire. [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=87515|title=Gigantour Lineup Officially Announced|date=2008-01-01|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-19] In addition, they have been confirmed for a number of festivals during 2008, including Download Festival, [cite web|url=http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/lineup/index.aspx|title=Download Festival 2008: Line Up|publisher=downloadfestival.co.uk|accessdate=2008-09-19] Tuska Open Air, Hellfest Summer Open Air, [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88734|title=DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, MARDUK, OPETH, SATYRICON Confirmed For France's HELLFEST|date=2008-01-18|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-19] Roskilde Festival, [cite web|url=http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/2008/frontpage/system/bands/singleband/job-for-a-cowboy/|title=Roskilde Festival > Bands: Job for a Cowboy - 2008|publisher=roskilde-festival.dk|accessdate=2008-09-19] and Wacken Open Air. [cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=91118|title=JOB FOR A COWBOY, UNEARTH Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival|date=2008-02-19|publisher=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=2008-09-19]

Members

*Jonny 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)

Former members

*Andrew Arcurio – guitar (2002–2006)
*Elliott Sellers – drums (2004–2006)
*Chad Staples – bass (2004)
*Andy Rysdam – drums (2004)

Discography

Albums

Music videos

References

External links

* [http://jfacmetal.com/ Job for a Cowboy – official website]
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