Doomed Confessionary: Guus & Mitran (Jahmean)
Jahmean is a four-headed sludge monster hailing from Leiden, Netherlands. Emerging from the depths of the underground scene, Jahmean is now making its mark above ground as a formidable force to be reckoned with. With its roots stretching internationally and unexpected friendships fueling its creative cauldron, Jahmean has been shaking foundations since 2013.
Combining waves of doom with elements of stoner, punk, and harsh vocals, Jahmean is sure to shake the pants off your legs and rattle your innards until you scream.
Purely a live band for over 10 years, Jahmean has played countless gigs with bands big and small, from big stages to squats, some of the most memorable being Monolord, Atomic Bitchwax, Daily Thompson, Tankzilla, Cosmic Debris, Hazarder, Superhorror, and Ortega.
Jahmean consists of Gavino (vocals, guitar), Thijs (guitar), Guus (bass, backing vocals) and Mitran (drums).
Can you say a few words about your band?
International 4 piece progressive sludge from Leiden, Holland.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Volume dick swinging.
What can you be most proud of so far?
Being together after 11 years, and still enjoying our eardrum shattering church of decibels.
What was your biggest regret?
What regrets?
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Opening for Monolord in our hometown, our first big support act.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Finding out how many guitars Gavino really has!
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Mitran: pre Black album Metallica, Miava, Kverletak, Lana del Ray, Maiden up to 7th son.
Guus: STAKE, Motörhead, American Shark, Sly and the Family Stone, Hum, Mono, Otis Redding.
Gavino: Zona (old Italian hardcore band), Nine Inch Nails, Khold (black metal from Norway), lots of alternative music from the ’80 and ’90.
Thijs: Gaahls Wyrd, Night Verses, Elder.
Photo by Tobias Keunecke
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
If we got any we didn’t listen to it or we forgot about it.
What are your guilty pleasures?
Greenery and going fast, fine wine and looking at our shoes.
Can you say something more about current music scene in Leiden?
We all have day-jobs and families, so we’re not super involved in the local scene.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Currently busy recording! Hoping to play some more gigs and festivals this summer.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Be guided by the Lord of Volume.
How can people best support your band?
Come check out our new singles on YouTube and Spotify!
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Play it fucking loud and wear hearing protection!
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well