Knives Out! is an American alternative metal band consisting of members of Dog Fashion Disco, Hellyeah, Nothingface, and Polkadot Cadaver. Stylistically, they are heavier than front man Todd Smith and guitarist Jasan Stepp's other bands Dog Fashion Disco and Polkadot Cadaver.

Knives Out!
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal[1]
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsRazor to Wrist
MembersTodd Smith
Tom Maxwell
Jasan Stepp
David Cullen
Tommy Sickles
WebsiteKnives Out! on Facebook

History edit

Knives Out! formed in 2008[2] with members of Dog Fashion Disco, Hellyeah, Nothingface, and Polkadot Cadaver and began work on their debut album in mid-2009. They released a four-track EP titled The Rough Cuts in 2010 and full debut album, titled Black Mass Hysteria, on February 14, 2012[3] on the band's label Razor to Wrist Records.[4]

A music video has been made for the song Blood Everywhere, and a lyric video for Robot Babylon.

Band members edit

  • Todd Smith – lead vocals (2008–present)
  • Tom Maxwell – lead guitar (2008–present)
  • Jasan Stepp – rhythm guitar (2008–present)
  • David Cullen – bass (2008–present)
  • Tommy Sickles – drums, percussion (2008–present)

Discography edit

Year Title Label
2010 The Rough Cuts (EP) SICK6 Records
2012 Black Mass Hysteria Razor to Wrist
2016 Left in the Lurch Razor to Wrist

References edit

  1. ^ "MusicMight :: Artists :: KNIVES OUT!". Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  2. ^ "Knives Out!". Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "KNIVES OUT! Hard At Work On Debut Album". blabbermouth.net. June 13, 2009. Archived from the original on June 15, 2009. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  4. ^ "Razor to Wrist Records » Releases". Archived from the original on December 1, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.