HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta has purchased the rights to Milwaukee Metalfest and plans to relaunch the multi-day festival in 2023.
“I am so grateful and thrilled that [founder] Jack Koshick has passed the Milwaukee Metalfest torch off to me,” Jasta states. “He is a visionary and we will carry on the Milwaukee Metalfest legacy for years to come.
“So many of us have great memories from Milwaukee Metalfest, and the time is right for it to return.”
Jamey included the fact that he has personal reasons for the purchase as well, stating: “On a recent podcast I did with the late [THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER singer] Trevor Strnad, I fantasized about bringing the fest back and even wanted Trevor to curate it with me. In light of his death, I feel the need to see it through and relaunch the festival in 2023.”
Koshick expressed his excitement at passing the torch to Jasta, saying: “Milwaukee Metalfest has been a labor of love for me. I started working on it when I was 29; I am now 66. I want to thank all those living and dead for making this dream come true. Most of all, I want to thank the bands, fans, and crews that made this happen. The time has come to move on. I feel Jamey Jasta and his partners will do a fine job representing the brand. Until we meet again, I love you all.”
As founder and frontman for HATEBREED alongside his countless collaborations, Jasta’s reputation extends worldwide and well beyond music. From stints as the three-year host of MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” to his own popular podcast, the 2016-launched “The Jasta Show“, he has become synonymous with both heavy music and hardcore culture.
