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Job for a Cowboy is a deathcore/death metal band, based in Glendale, Arizona that formed in 2004. They started as a deathcore group, but have evolved into a predominantly death metal sound with their newest album.

Biography

After their 2004 demo, Job for a Cowboy released their debut EP Doom in 2005, to generally positive reviews.
   The EP is generally seen as influential in forming the deathcore genre. It was originally released on King of the Monsters records, but a larger record label spotted the band and signed them, and the album was re-released on their current record label, Metal Blade Records, in 2006 with a bonus track.
   After being signed, Andrew Arcurio left the band and was replaced by Bobby Thompson. Elliot Sellers also left the group after completing the writing and recording process for their Metal Blade debut, Genesis; he was replaced by Jon Rice during the YouTube tryouts. Genesis, was released on May 15, 2007.
   In June 2007, the band attended Download 07 in Donington, UK. In July, they played on Sounds of the Underground 2007 alongside Chimaira, Shadows Fall, GWAR, Amon Amarth, Darkest Hour, The Acacia Strain, The Devil Wears Prada, Goatwhore, Every Time I Die, Heavy Heavy Low Low, and The Number Twelve Looks Like You. In October/November, Job for a Cowboy co-headlined the 2007 Radio Rebellion Tour, teaming up with Behemoth, Gojira and Beneath The Massacre.

Recent news

The band were featured on the Gigantour 2008 North American tour with headliners Megadeth, Children of Bodom, In Flames and High on Fire. In addition, they've been confirmed for a number of Festivals this summer including Download Festival, Hellfest Summer Open Air, Roskilde Festival and Wacken Open Air 2008.

Band members

Current members

  • Jonny Davy – vocals (2004–present)
  • Ravi Bhadriraju – guitar (2004–present)
  • Brent Riggs – bass, backing vocals (2004–present)
  • Bobby Thompson – guitar (2006–present)
  • Jon Rice – drums (2007–present)

Former members

  • Andrew Arcurio – guitar (2004–2006)
  • Elliott Sellers – drums (2004–2006)
  • Chad Staples – bass (2004) appeared on the demo
  • Andy Rysdam – drums (2004) appeared on the demo, current drummer of Knights Of The Abyss

    Discography

    Studio albums
    Date of release Title Label
    2004 Job for a Cowboy (demo) Independent
    2005
    (re-release 2006)
    Doom King of the Monsters
    (re-release: Metal Blade)
    2007 Genesis Metal Blade

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