A Jagdstaffel (plural Jadgdstaffeln; often abbreviated to Jasta) was a fighter staffel (squadron) of the German Imperial Luftstreitkräfte during World War I.
Before April 1916, the German Military Aviation Service, (Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches) which had existed since 1912, was largely organised in small general purpose units (Feldfliegerabteilung) - although the formation of the first specialised bombing and close support units had begun during 1915. The Feldfliegerabteilung were completely subservient to the Army command to which they were attached.
In the aftermath of the Battle of Verdun - during which the German side lost the air superiority built up during the so-called Fokker Scourge, and in particular, as a result of the superior performance of the Royal Flying Corps during the Battle of the Somme, a complete reorganisation of the German flying service took place. It was greatly expanded, renamed the Deutschen Luftstreitkräfte (reflecting a far greater degree of autonomy, although it remained an integral part of the army), and acquired a far greater number and variety of specialist units, including the first single-seater fighter units in German service, the Jagdstaffeln (literally, "hunting squadrons").
Jamey Jasta (born James Vincent Shanahan; August 7, 1977) is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead vocalist of the metalcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow. Jasta also fronts hardcore punk band Icepick.
Jasta owns Stillborn Records, a hardcore and metal-based record label from West Haven, and "rock themed apparel" line called Hatewear.
In 2011, Jasta released a solo album entitled Jasta, collaborating with Randy Blythe and Mark Morton (Lamb of God), Zakk Wylde, Philip Labonte (All That Remains), and Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying).
Jasta was the host for MTV's Headbanger's Ball from 2003–2007.
Jasta created the music for "Stat of the Day" for the nationally syndicated radio and TV talk show, The Dan Patrick Show. Jasta appeared on air with Dan Patrick on January 25, 2013 discussing the making of the song.
On August 14, 2014 Jamey Jasta launched the Jasta Show podcast. He has had guests such as Rob Halford, Vinnie Paul, Ice T, and Kirk Hammett. You can listen to it for free on iTunes.
Jasta is the debut solo album from American vocalist Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Kingdom of Sorrow, released on July 26, 2011, through eOne Music. In Europe album was released via Century Media Records.
All lyrics written by Jasta, all music composed by Jasta.
Now I say all my goodbyes,
Sever one more time, moments can't define
Seize just what tomorrow holds
Patience touches grace, anger must escape
There's just something you should know (you should know)
What you've said brought me to the end of my rope
There's just something you should know (you should know)
Not once more will you strangle all my hope
If you let resentment rise,
You shut off from hope, life just cannot grow
Know your enemies for sure
Know the blame you place, is it in good faith
Do you wish another 100 days of sorrow,
When you look back inside I know you feel hollow
Haunting, so real, such an apathetic outlook
Just one second of your life can change the future
There's just something you should know (you should know)
What you've said brought me to the end of my rope
There's just something you should know (you should know)
Not once more will you strangle all my hope
There's just something you should know (you should know)
What you've said brought me to the end of my rope
There's just something you should know (you should know)