Horror metal fans, rejoice! On May 23rd, 2025, Ari Lehman—the original Jason Voorhees from the legendary horror film Friday the 13th —joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an explosive and deeply personal live interview you don’t want to miss.
Now fronting the horror metal band FIRST JASON , Ari Lehman has transformed his cinematic legacy into a powerful underground music movement. Known for wielding a keytar shaped like a machete, Lehman leads FIRST JASON with theatrical energy, punk aggression, and metal intensity.
In this engaging episode, host Zack Moonshine dives into Ari’s dual legacy in both the horror and music worlds. Lehman discusses his journey from playing the iconic “boy in the lake” in Friday the 13th to becoming a horror metal icon. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the film—like how the infamous ending wasn’t in the original cut—and reflects on the lasting cultural impact of the franchise, now celebrating its 45th anniversary.
Interview Highlights Include:
– Ari’s personal memories from the set of Friday the 13th , including his audition story
– Reflections on how horror shaped his youth and identity
– The transition from horror actor to horror rocker with FIRST JASON
– Details about the band’s new record deal with CDN Records
– Insights into the creation of FIRST JASON and its fusion of film and metal
– Candid conversations about grassroots touring, collaborations, and the tight-knit horror music community
Whether you’re into cult horror, underground metal, or theatrical performance art, this episode is packed with nostalgia, energy, and inspiration straight from one of horror’s most unique musical voices.
Track List:
Battle Of The Bands Top Three:
1 – Vyr Muk – Bitterness of Loss – (18,720 votes)
2 – Neanderthal Mayhem – The Succulent Shade of Brown – (3,201 votes)
3 – Virya – Seed Of Doubt – (2,105 votes)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
4 – BLUTGOTT – Painkiller (Judas Priest Cover)
5 – EAST OV EDEN – Perpetual Horror
6 – Kataklysm – The.Rabbit.Hole
7 – Dying Oath – Watch the World Burn
8 – Mindy Jackson From Dying Oath – Desire (Cover)
9 – Pantheon – Dead Reckoning
FIRST JASON – Interview featuring: THE PRICE OF PEACE/Heed My Warning/Jason’s Bride
10 – Falling In Reverse – God Is A Weapon – Feat Marilyn Manson
11 – Marilyn Manson – As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)
12 – Metallica – Devil’s Dance/2 x 4 (Live)
13 – Malevolence – Salt.The.Wound
14 – DRAWN AND QUARTERED – Black Castle Butcher
15 – Silius – Columbian Necktie
16 – Silius / Skullfire – Revolution Is My Name/Becoming (Pantera Cover)
17 – Larcenia Roe – Calcium Closet (feat. Alex Koehler)/Carolina Crowd Killer (feat. Filth)
18 – Filth – Stay Gutter/Chin Check
19 – Crown Magnetar – Barbed Wire Noose
20 – Blackbraid – 2 Wardrums At Dawn On The Day Of My Death
21 – Rising Alma – Underestimate me
22 – Secreum – Metamophosis
23 – The Trousers – Second hand suicide
24 – Starspawn Of Cthulhu – CrystalBall – (Candlemass Cover)
25 – Toy Called God – Ill Know Tomorrow
26 – Renegade Angel – Steal the Fire
Stream the full Ari Lehman interview & The Zach Moonshine Show on Mixcloud now : https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/27419/ari-lehman-of-first-jason-talks-horror-metal-friday-the-13th-and-more-on-the-zach-moonshine-show
Also available on YouTube etc
Super massive thanks to the 99,313 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in for the live broadcast of the show Friday night!
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