Instrumental thrash/speed metal. You also can see music video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLyX7Yr9-wg

The call of Cthulhu

***AI is FIRM NO - ALL MUSIC WRITTEN, ARRANGED AND PERFORMED BY ©Crackerjack**

Hi, I am Jon, my music name is ©Crackerjack. Having re-read my own bio, which I haven’t done for some time, I realised how self-important it sounded!! I wish I was  a dynamic lead, rhythm, and bass guitarist whose sound is deeply rooted in blues-infused hard rock. 

The latter of this sentence is at least true in terms of styles – although I do also love metal and power sludge (Pantera), some classical, blues, Jazz/funk, Gangsta Rap.  I also do play lead, rhythm and bass, write, arrange and perform all the music and vocals. 

The drums are programmed on my Boss BR80 Micro Digital recorder; however I am planning on teaching myself how to play these. I also mix down and produce all my music.

My music era growing up was late 80s- mid/late 90’s.  Huge influences for me were early GNR, especially Slash, who is the reason I fell in love with the Les Paul and playing lead; Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Black Crows, ACDC, STP, Faith No More, Gary Moore, ZZ Top – the list goes on, and all over the place!

Whilst I am a hard rock guy, I do venture into more metal as some of my tracks like The Gringo, Corrupt, Insidious, The Nomad may showcase. I also have 3 or so songs written which will be folk/country, my softer side, but need to buy a new acoustic before I record these.

I have released probably 60 singles and 5 track EP called Life Stories, which is what it says on the tin. 

The songs cover addiction - Husk' to ballads  'A Love Untold’ and a cheeky little interlude of the Sabbath variety with my good mate Somewhere 77’ supplying the bongo beat.

Happy to colab where time allows in between being a dad, work, dad, work, dad!!!


Discover me - aka ©Crackerjack on:
 Apple Music
 Spotify
 Bandcamp
 YouTube
 YouTube ft Somewhere77'


https://youtube.com/@crackerjack588?si=rFdqv0j2uwMYI1QJ

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FvsuLULrgdkl22yG4QVPj?si=m6WqxgpxRfykLMOUMqJqAg

I am a freestyle metal / alternative rock artist and heavily influenced by 80s music in general. 

The link below is a COLLAB with Chris Schlue - Industrial / Electronic / Speed / Dark Metal vibes ... really enjoyed writing the lyrics and doing the vocals - Big Thanks to Chris - CHECK OUT  Programmed Minds

https://soundcloud.com/chris-schlue/programmed-minds

I do have an excellent drummer on my corner who blasts the beats and with whom I compose the tracks.

THEN

In Gaza / Ukraine / Russia and the rest of the conflicted world, people die - day in day out, we as a human race could care a bit more.

https://soundcloud.com/tapatorametal/sand-of-time

The raging wars serve as a catalyst for the lyrics in most of the existing and upcoming songs. It seems that killing each other is the only way forward as written in the lyrics on the song - The Violent Ones. 

https://soundcloud.com/tapatorametal/the-violent-ones-war-lyrics

The human suffering is beyond belief, it needs to END now. War Metal as I see it, is to write lyrics about the insanity of war and not to forget those who died ... 

These are some of the dark layers of life

TAPATORA name has multiple meanings. It is an ancient name for a male that was mainly used in Finland. It is also the name of an island near Tampere and if you translate it in English, it means kill the quarrel / dispute / wrangle.

#thrash #thrashmetal #trash #trashmetal #peace #war #metalli #metallia #suomiprkl #metalforpeace #heavymetal
#heavy #metal #metalmusic #metaljourney #metaldrums #80smetal #gritty #warmetal #grittymetal #programmedminds #finland #acoustic  #alternativerock #alternative #acoustictunes

The Monster In Me – Unleashing the Power of Metalcore

Welcome to the official SoundCloud page of The Monster In Me, a Metalcore project that brings raw emotion, crushing riffs, and high-energy breakdowns. Inspired by bands like Make Them Suffer, Arch Enemy, Spiritbox, and Jinjer, we combine aggressive vocals, powerful guitar riffs, and melodic female cleans to create a sound that hits hard and never lets up.

What you'll find here:

Original Metalcore Tracks – Heavy, emotionally charged music with intense breakdowns and powerful female cleans.
Instrumentals – Catchy and powerful riffs for fans of both Metalcore and melodic death metal.
Produced by Jacob Lizotte – All tracks and instrumentals are produced by the talented Jacob Lizotte.
Whether you're a die-hard Metalcore fan or a guitarist, The Monster In Me will keep you moving and headbanging.

Stay connected: Follow us for the latest tracks, updates, and new releases.

Natural Intelligence generated music :-). And natural hands played... except drums.

Ketchup Tears is alternative rock stew focusing on dry humour, nonsense, and profound idiocy incorporating nothing super tasty...but when you're poor, the broth is usually the tastiest part of the stew anyways.

10/2/2025-Hey everyone! I'm back and have so much new music and new things to create and share with everyone. Sometimes you just need to Shockem!. \m/

8-31-2023-Rest In Peace Mom "You will always be my Hero". JustSomeGuy \m/  

Happy 2025 Everyone!  Blessings, Prayers and Thoughts for all that are struggling in life. No matter who you are or where you are in the world \m/

I hope everyone is doing well. If your here it's because you love music. If I can create something, anyone can so believe in yourself and keep rocking no matter what life presents you. \m/

This is a Special thanks to all who have listened, collaborated, commented and supported me with encouragement to continue doing what I do. Don't stop throwing the \m/'s.

My Music Style: 80's AOR, Rock, Glam, Metal, Thrash, Metal Genre's. \m/

My Genre Listening: Classical, Blues, Rock, Electronica, All forms of Metal, New Age, New Wave, Pop and anything that really pulls me in \m/.

My Music: It's not complicated, what your hear is my style. I have fun in what I put down but strive to experiment in other areas where I may be limited.

Artist Backing Tracks:  They are from YouTube, and Bandcamp. PM me for a complete listing.

My Axes: (USA & Japan) Charvel, Ernie Ball, ESP, Hamer, Ibanez, Jackson, Kramer, Fender, Martin, Washburn, 

My Plans: YouTube Channel for gear reviews.

Instrumental rock/ post rock solo project. All rights reserved.
Thanks for your amazing support. Recently, I have reduced my music time. I apologize here that can't reply to all comments.
69twoZERO is a sideproject of TOTHM

https://templeofthehauntedman.bandcamp.com/follow_me

https://soundcloud.com/2econd_skin -> Temple Of The Haunted Man repost

The call of Cthulhu

Damien_METAL