Jona Weinhofen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
Jona Weinhofen (born on January 1, 1983) is a musician from Australia. He is known for playing guitar in several bands. He was the lead guitarist for I Killed the Prom Queen. He also played rhythm guitar for the British band Bring Me the Horizon from 2009 to 2013. Before that, he was the guitarist for the Californian band Bleeding Through from 2007 to 2009. In September 2021, he joined the band Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows.
Jona's Music Journey
Starting with I Killed the Prom Queen
Jona Weinhofen helped create the band I Killed the Prom Queen in Adelaide in 2000. He started it with drummer JJ Peters. This band released two full albums and several shorter music collections. Jona also managed the band from 2004 to 2007. The band first broke up in 2007.
Joining Bleeding Through
After the singer of I Killed the Prom Queen left, Jona was asked to join the American band Bleeding Through. He played on their album Declaration. You can see him in their music videos for "Death Anxiety" and "Germany." Joining Bleeding Through was one reason why I Killed the Prom Queen split up in 2007. They did get back together briefly in 2008 for a farewell tour. Jona left Bleeding Through in 2009 because he missed his home in Australia.
Playing with Bring Me the Horizon
In March 2009, Jona joined the British band Bring Me the Horizon. He became a full-time member, replacing their previous guitarist. He appeared in their music video for "The Sadness Will Never End." Jona also recorded with the band on their album There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret..
Back to I Killed the Prom Queen
Jona rejoined I Killed the Prom Queen when they got back together in 2011. They played on a tour called "Destroy The Music Tour." The band also started working on a new album at this time.
Guitar Skills and Guest Spots
In May 2012, Jona Weinhofen was named one of the top 50 greatest guitar players in Australian history. This was decided by Australian Guitar Magazine. In 2012, Jona also played a guest guitar solo on a song called "What the Future Holds." This song was on the album ...And Death Said Live by the band Mors Principium Est.
Leaving Bring Me the Horizon
In January 2013, Jona left Bring Me the Horizon. This allowed I Killed the Prom Queen to become a full-time band again. His last album with Bring Me the Horizon was Sempiternal. It was recorded in 2012 but released in April 2013 after he left. I Killed the Prom Queen released their third album Beloved in 2014. They then took a break in 2017.
New Band: D.R.U.G.S.
In September 2021, Jona Weinhofen joined the band Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows.
Other Work
Jona Weinhofen has also helped other bands. He advised and managed the band The Red Shore. Their former singer and bassist, Jamie Hope, later joined I Killed the Prom Queen.
Jona's Personal Life
Jona Weinhofen is a vegan, meaning he does not eat animal products. He has a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which is a type of martial art.
Music Albums
With I Killed the Prom Queen
- When Goodbye Means Forever... (2003)
- Music for the Recently Deceased (2006)
- Beloved (2014)
With Bleeding Through
- Declaration (2008)
With Bring Me the Horizon
- There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret. (2010)
- Sempiternal (2013)
With Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows
- Destroy Rebuild (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Jona Weinhofen para niños
