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A Killer's Confession is an American alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 2016.
A Killer's Confession | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Members | Waylon Reavis JP Cross James Skrtich Kegan King |
| Past members | Paul Elliot Jon Dale Matthew Trumpy Morgan Bauer Rocky Sobon Matthew Tarach Mark Alexander Donovan Black Brock Starr Tommy Church Shawn Iannazzo Lee Hutt Sean Nichols |
| Website | akcglobalrecords |
In September 2016, Waylon Reavis announced on Facebook that his new project, A Killer's Confession, had signed a deal with EMP Label Group who would release their debut album Unbroken in Spring 2017. The album was partially recorded and mixed at Kentucky's Third Sky Studio with Reavis, and co-Producers Thom Hazaert and Richard Easterling.[5] On Halloween 2016 AKC released their debut single "A Killer's Confession", featuring a guest performance by Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch.[6] The band played their first shows in December 2016, with Dead By Wednesday, culminating in a hometown show at the Cleveland Agora on December 17.[7]
History
In September 2016, Reavis announced his new project, A Killer's Confession, had signed to Megadeth bassist David Ellefson's EMP Label Group, and that their debut album UNBROKEN would be released in 2017.[5]
Band members
Current members
- Waylon Reavis – vocals, programming (2016–present)
- JP Cross – bass (2017–present)
- James Skrtich - guitar (2023- present)
- Kegan King - drums (2024-present)
Former members
- Jon Dale – drums (2016–2018), bass (2016–2017)
- Matthew Trumpy – guitars, programming (2016–2018)
- Paul Elliot – guitars (2016–2018)
- Rocky Sobon – guitars (2018)
- Matthew Tarach – guitars (2018)
- Donovan Black – guitars (2018-2019)
- Mark Alexander – guitars (2018-2019)
- Brock Starr – guitars (2019–2020)
- Tommy Church – guitars (2018; 2019–2021)
- Shawn Iannazzo - guitars (2021-2023)
- Morgan Bauer – drums (2018–2022)
- Lee Hutt - drums (2022-2024)
Timeline
Discography
- 2017 – Unbroken
- 2019 – The Indifference Of Good Men
- 2021 – Remember
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Main. | |||
| "Angel on the Outside" | 2017 | — | The Indifference of Good Men |
| "I Wish" | — | ||
| "Reanimated" | 2018 | — | |
| "Numb" | — | ||
| "Last Chance" | 2020 | 39 | Non-album single |
| "Remember" | 2021 | 33[8] | Remember |
| "Light to Darkness" | — | ||
| "Trapped Inside" | — | ||
| "Between Your Eyes" | — | ||
| "Knife From Behind" | — | ||
| "Tell Your Soul" (Feat. Chad Gray)[9] | — | ||
| "A Better Time" | 2022 | — | TBA |
| "The Boys" (Feat. Matthew Trumpy & Jon Dale) | — | ||
| "Be My Witness" | — | ||
| "Tongue" | 2023 | — | |
| "Greed" | 2024 | — | |
| "Martyr"[10] | — |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Rebirth" | 2017 | Joseph Shaw |
| "Angel on the Outside" | 2018 | Scott Johnson |
| "Numb" | 2019 | Domonick Giorgianni |
| "The Shore" | ||
| "Last Chance" | 2020 | Unknown |
| "It's Not Too Late" | Dominick Giorgianni | |
| "Remember" | 2021 | Wombat Fire |
| "Light to Darkness | Dominick Giorgianni | |
| "Trapped Inside" | ||
| "Between Your Eyes" | ||
| "Knife From Behind" | ||
| "Tell Your Soul" | Wombat Fire | |
| "Ascending" | Dominick Giorgianni | |
| "Heaven Alone" | 2022 | |
| "The Boys" | Alex Hatrix | |
| "Be My Witness" | ||
| "Roots Bloody Roots" | 2023 | |
| "Tongue" | Michael Levine | |
| "Greed" | 2024 |
Awards
Stone Chrome Radio Listener's Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Killer's Confession | Breakout Band of the year | Won
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Rock Rage Radio Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unbroken | Album of the Year | Won |
| 2017 | Rebirth | Video of the Year | Won |
| 2017 | Angel on the Outside | Song of the year | Won |
| 2017 | Waylon Reavis | Male Singer of the year | Won |
| 2017 | JP Cross | Bass Player of the year | Won |
| 2017 | Matt Trumpy | Guitarist of the year | Won |
| 2017 | Jon Dale | Drummer of the year | Won
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External links
References
- ^ "A Killer's Confession "Tell Your Soul" (Ft. Chad Gray)". August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive Review | A Killer's Confession Turn It Loose on 'The Indifference of Good Men'". September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: A KILLer's CONFESSION Unbroken". June 6, 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: A Killer's Confession – Tell Your Soul, feat. Chad Gray | XS Noize | Online Music Magazine". August 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Former Mushroomhead Vocalist Waylon Reavis Launches A Killer's Confession Project". Blabbermouth. September 19, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ^ "A Killer's Confession (Ex-Mushroomhead) Stream New Song, Korn's Brian "Head" Welch Guests". The PRP. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ^ "A Killer's Confession Ft. Waylon Reavis Announce First Show And Lineup; Guest Appearance By Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch". MetalAddicts. October 5, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs – Week of March 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ "A Killer's Confession + Chad Gray Unleash Raw New Track Tell Your Soul– Week of August 6, 2021". Loudwire. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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