Assjack is an American heavy metal band led by

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and Garrett Bremer. The band is one of the three incarnations of Williams' live show, and started off playing music throughout 2008 to 2010, until they evolved into a strictly

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band.

Career

For Assjack's long-anticipated 2009 self-titled studio debut, only Williams sang and played all instruments on the recording. For live purposes, the band features Gary Lindsey on vocals,

on guitar and vocals, and

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who used to be on bass but is now focused on his solo career. Assjack has had a revolving drum slot and background vocalist slot throughout the years. On recent tours, Chris Arp has played lead guitar. Hank III confirmed in a November 10, 2009 interview that no new Assjack material is in the works because of being held back by

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so long. Hank III also stated that after Curb is dropped (after the release of his 2010 solo album '' Rebel Within'') that he would be taking his music and Assjack's music to the next level.

Musical style

Their musical style has been described as

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, and

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Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Music videos

Members

Current members

– vocals, guitar * Gary Lindsey – co-vocals for

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and Assjack * Garrett Bremer – drums

Touring and former members

* Christopher Arp (

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) – guitar * Kevin Bond – guitar * Zach Shedd – bass * Joe Fazzio – drums * Brian Poskochil – co-vocals *

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(

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) – drums * Munesh Sami – drums *

– bass * Grahm Reynolds – guitar

References

External links

Hank Williams III & Assjack official website
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