Jona Weinhofen facts for kids
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Jona Weinhofen
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Weinhofen performing in 2009 with his former band Bring Me the Horizon
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| Born | 1 January 1983 Adelaide, Australia |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Jona Weinhofen (born 1 January 1983) is an Australian musician famous for playing guitar in several popular bands. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the metalcore band I Killed the Prom Queen.
Over his long career, Jona has been a key member of other well-known groups. He played rhythm guitar for the British band Bring Me the Horizon and was also the guitarist for the American band Bleeding Through. In 2021, he joined a new band called Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows.
Musical Career
Jona Weinhofen has been part of the rock music scene since 2000. He has played in bands in both Australia and the United States, becoming a well-known guitarist in the metalcore genre.
Starting with I Killed the Prom Queen
In 2000, Jona and his friend JJ Peters started the band I Killed the Prom Queen in their hometown of Adelaide, Australia. Jona was the band's lead guitarist. The group became very popular in the Australian metal scene.
They released two full albums, an EP, and other recordings. From 2004 to 2007, Jona also acted as the band's manager. The band decided to split up in 2007 but got back together in 2008 for a final "Say Goodbye" tour.
Joining Bleeding Through
When the singer of I Killed the Prom Queen left, Jona was invited to join the American band Bleeding Through. He moved to the United States and became their new guitarist.
He played on their album Declaration and appeared in music videos for songs like "Death Anxiety." However, Jona missed his home in Australia and left Bleeding Through in 2009.
Playing in Bring Me the Horizon
In March 2009, Jona joined the famous British band Bring Me the Horizon as their new guitarist. He was featured in the music video for their song "The Sadness Will Never End."
He recorded with the band on their popular album There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret. He also helped write their next album, Sempiternal, which was released in 2013 after he had left the band.
Reuniting with I Killed the Prom Queen
In 2011, I Killed the Prom Queen got back together, and Jona rejoined them. This reunion led to Jona leaving Bring Me the Horizon in 2013, allowing him to focus on his original band full-time.
The band went on tour and released their third album, Beloved, in 2014. They took a break from making music in 2017.
Recent Projects
In September 2021, Jona joined another band called Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, also known as D.R.U.G.S. He continues to make new music with them.
Jona has also helped other bands. He worked as an advisor and manager for the death metal band The Red Shore.
Recognition
In May 2012, Australian Guitar Magazine named Jona Weinhofen one of the 50 greatest guitar players in the country's history.
Personal Life
Jona is a vegan, which means he does not eat any animal products. He also lives a straight edge lifestyle, which means he chooses not to use alcohol or tobacco. For a hobby, he practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has earned a purple belt.
Discography
Here are some of the albums Jona Weinhofen has played on with his different bands.
With I Killed the Prom Queen
- Studio Albums
- When Goodbye Means Forever... (2003)
- Music for the Recently Deceased (2006)
- Beloved (2014)
- Extended Plays
- Choose to Love, Live or Die (2002)
- Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You (2005)
- Split Albums
- I Killed the Prom Queen / Parkway Drive: Split CD (2003)
With Bleeding Through
- Studio Albums
- Declaration (2008)
With Bring Me the Horizon
- Studio Albums
- There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret. (2010)
- Sempiternal (2013) (helped write but was not credited as a member)
- Extended Plays
- The Chill Out Sessions (2012)
With Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows
- Studio Albums
- Destroy Rebuild (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Jona Weinhofen para niños
