The Handshake Murders

The Handshake Murders were a metalcore band from Fort Smith, Arkansas. The band includes many members from Eso-Charis and Norma Jean. When Eso-Charis, disbanded, Holmes made The Handshake Murders full-time. The band has released one full-length album, and two EPs. The band has been compared to Coalesce, Meshuggah, and A Life Once Lost and have gone on tour with bands such as The Chariot, Norma Jean, and Darkest Hour. After 10 years of being active, the band broke-up.

Members

 * Jayson Holmes - vocals (ex-Eso-Charis) (2000-2011) (deceased 2022)
 * Brian Evans - guitar (2000-2011)
 * John Ridenour - guitar (2000-2007)
 * Cory Brandan Putman - guitar (ex-Eso-Charis, ex-Living Sacrifice, Norma Jean)
 * Jeremy Joplin - guitar (2007)
 * Bryce Lucien - guitar (2007-2011)
 * Jeff Hickey - guitar, bass (Norma Jean) (2000-2007)
 * Brandon Rogers - guitar, bass (2009-2011)
 * Keith Baskett - bass (2007-2009)
 * Daniel "Dan" Wiggins - drums (2000-2007)
 * Jeff King - drums (2007-2011)

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * Usurper    (2007)
 * EPs
 * Bury the Effigy (2002)
 * Essays in the Progression of Man (2005)
 * Compilation Appearances
 * "Messenger" on End Times, released through Goodfellow Records