Ari Lehman was the first actor to play Jason Voorhees on screen. His leap from the lake at the end of Friday the 13th (1980) (read our 40th Anniversary retrospective here) was a legendary jump scare. Lehman is the frontman for the aptly named, Chicago based FIRST JASON. The metal act has been melting faces since 2004 and they’re back with a new album: “Lord of the Lake.”
Check out their new single below, then read on for more info and tour dates!
From The FIRST JASON Press Release
First Jason” heavy metal band creates “Friday the 13th” parody music video, “Kill For Mother”. Frontman, Ari Lehman, is the original Jason Voorhees (aka The Boy In the Lake) from the 1980 horror classic, Friday the 13th. The song, “Kill For Mother” is off their newly released album, “Lord of the Lake.”
MEET THE OG JASON & SEE FIRST JASON LIVE ONSTAGE
- TULSA OKLAHOMA AT THE VENUE SHRINE – October 28
- OKLAHOMA CITY AT THE WINCHESTER DRIVE IN – October 29
- DALLAS TEXAS AT ORILEYS – October 30
- KATY TEXAS AT WILDCATTER SALOON – October 31
- NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS AT THE NB SHOWROOM – November 1
Cool! Hopefully things calm down and these Fall dates hold. It would be super fun to see these guys live.
Check out the new album artwork!
For more info on the band, check out their official website, or find them on Facebook. More of their music is available on Spotify. To Book FIRST JASON or purchase autographed CDS, JASON PHOTOS, or HOT SAUCE (read more about that here) please contact Ari Lehman directly at firstjason13@gmail.com.
Final Thoughts
Fun stuff! Love the new video. Lehman really does seem to have a great attitude and a fun demeanor. By all accounts he’s great to his fans.
What do you think? Will you pick up the new “Lord of the Lake” album and/or check the band out on tour? Tell us in the comments!