Odd Project
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Orange County , United States |
| Products | Metalcore music |
Odd Project is a metalcore group originating from Orange County, California, established in 2000. After producing multiple demo recordings, they obtained a multi-album contract with Indianola Records. Their album The Second Hand Stopped was completed at Zing Studios—recognized for collaborations with Killswitch Engage, From Autumn to Ashes, and The Agony Scene—within a timeframe of less than two weeks. Post-release, the band embarked on extensive tours and appeared on the main stage at the 2004 edition of Hellfest.
History
On the now-defunct platform MP3.com, Odd Project earned the distinction of being voted the "#1 Metal Band." They have performed alongside prominent national groups such as Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Killswitch Engage, and Norma Jean. Their presence has been noted in notable music publications including Alternative Press, Metal Hammer, Revolver, and AMP.
The band announced on December 17, 2006, via their official Myspace profile that a name change was under consideration due to significant personnel changes; nevertheless, this alteration never came to fruition.
Lead singer Michael "Jag" Jagmin left the group in late 2007 to take on frontman duties with A Skylit Drive, which resulted in Odd Project entering an extended period of inactivity.
In early 2025, founding members revealed plans to create new material. Their track "Sound The Alarm!" was launched on August 15, followed by a five-track EP titled Arguing With the Richter Scale, released on September 5.
Band members
- Current lineup
- Matt Lamb – lead vocals (2000–2005, 2025–present)
- Scott Zschomler – lead guitar, clean vocals (2000–2007, 2025–present)
- Greg Pawloski – rhythm guitar (2000–2006, 2025–present)
- Eric Cline – bass guitar, backing vocals (2000–2006, 2025–present)
- Christian Escobar – drums (2000–2007, 2025–present)
- Previous members
- Michael "Jag" Jagmin – lead vocals (2006–2007)
- Mike Knowlton – rhythm guitar (2006–2007)
- Jon Kintz-Birwood – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–2007)
Discography
- Demo recordings
- April 2002 Demo (2002)
- October 2002 Demo (2002)
- July 2003 Demo (2003)
- Full-length albums
- The Second Hand Stopped (2004)
- Lovers, Fighters, Sinners, Saints (2007)