Jesus Piece

Jesus Piece

Jesus Piece is a hardcore punk band from Philadelphia, active since 2015. The group’s line-up consists of Aaron Heard on vocals, David Updike and John DiStefano on guitars, Anthony Marinaro on bass and Luis Aponte on drums. Their sound is associated with metalcore, metallic hardcore, deathcore and sludge as well as hardcore punk.

Releases

The band self-releases its first demo/EP in 2015 and follows it with another self-released EP in 2016. In 2017, it issues a split EP with Malice at the Palace through Bridge Nine Records. Jesus Piece signs to Southern Lord Records in 2018 and releases its debut full-length, Only Self, that year. The album receives positive reviews for its heavy, punishing sound. In 2023, the band releases its second full-length album, ...So Unknown.

Touring and activity

Jesus Piece tours with acts including Code Orange, Knocked Loose and Ghostemane. It also supports Code Orange on a headlining tour alongside Show Me the Body, Year of the Knife and Machine Girl.