Jihad - Discography (1994-1997)

    Jihad was a hardcore band from Kalamanzoo, Michigan. Despite their unfortunate and poorly aged name, Jihad remains an staple in the 90s hardcore sphere. Mainly in part to their contribution to the Ottawa / Jihad split 12", one of the most important artifacts of the 90s era, a release that many consider to be the Faith/Void split of the 90s. My personal favourite release by them however, is their final 7" tilted New Testament; which really caught my attention when I first got into the genre. The 7" is a great representation of the sound and direction of the mid 90s emo/hardcore scene. 

    Jihad walks the line between the more introspective leanings of the 90s emo scene, while retaining a harsh and heavy sound clearly influenced by the metalcore bands of the era. One thing that really stands out to me is the unique, piercing vocals of the vocalist that really contribute to the whole feel of Jihad's sound, which is incredibly fierce and righteously pissed off. 

Discography

New Testament 7" 1997 (Makoto)

Ottawa / Jihad Split 12" 1994 (Council)

Gods Forsaken People 7" 1995 (Schema)

Jihad / Insourselves Split 7" (Checker)

Demo 1993

Old Testament CD 1996 (Makoto)