FIRST JASON Joins Forces with CDN RECORDS — Horror Icon Ari Lehman Unleashes a New Era of Metal Mayhem!

FIRST JASON, the horror metal powerhouse fronted by Friday the 13th icon Ari Lehman , has officially signed with CDN RECORDS , marking a new chapter in their relentless rise through the heavy music underground. Known for his role as the original Jason Voorhees, Lehman now channels that same menacing energy into every face-melting performance—this time with a keytar slashing through the mix like a machete.

Formed in 2004, FIRST JASON has toured across the U.S., UK, and Europe, building a devoted cult following through electrifying live shows, a relentless DIY ethic, and genre-defying songwriting. Their unique blend of horror-themed theatrics, jazz-trained musicianship, punk attitude, and world music influences sets them apart in a crowded metal landscape.

"First Jason is amazing... hits you over the head with an anvil being swung at 1000 miles an hour by the metal gods," hails College News . "Lehman and crew break out of your speakers in surround-sound, get in your face, flash you the devil horns... and will leave your jaw dragging across the floor."

Lehman, a classically-trained pianist and NYU alum with a background in jazz, reggae, and Afrobeat, has carved out a sound all his own. With past support slots for major acts like ICE NINE KILLS , AVATAR , IN THIS MOMENT , INCANTATION , and TWIZTID , FIRST JASON is now poised for even greater impact under the banner of CDN RECORDS.

Get ready—the next chapter of horror metal has arrived.