Convictions is an American Christian metalcore band from Ohio.[4] The band was started in 2012. Convictions consists of vocalist Michael Felker, drummer Zachary Schwochow, bassist Jacob Flores, guitarist Patrick Shekut and guitarist, clean vocalist Quinton Dreier.[5] The band describes their genre as a style they created called "Aggressive Worship", which is an emotional mix of spirit filled hardcore and ambiance.[6]

Convictions
OriginFremont, Ohio, United States[1]
GenresChristian metal,[2] metalcore, post-hardcore[3]
Years active2012–present
LabelsInVogue
MembersMichael Felker
Zach Schwochow
Jacob Flores
Patrick Shekut
Quinton Dreier
Past membersJustin McGough
Dan Gardner
Ian Reiter
Tommy Silva
John Fleischmann
Raymond Roper
Danyal Suchta
Joshua Canode
WebsiteOfficial website

Members

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Current[5]
  • Michael Felker – unclean vocals (2013–present)
  • Zach Schwochow – drums (2012–present)
  • Jacob Flores – bass (2022–present)
  • Patrick Shekut – guitar (2022–present)
  • Quinton Dreier – guitar, clean vocals (2022–present)
Former[5]
  • Dan Gardner – unclean vocals (2012)
  • Ian Reiter – bass (2012)
  • Justin Michael McGough – guitar (2012–2014)
  • Joshua Canode – guitar (2012–2022); clean vocals (2022)
  • Thomas M. Silva – guitar (2014–2016)
  • John Fleischmann – bass, clean vocals (2013–2018)
  • Raymond Roper – bass, clean vocals (2018–2019)
  • Danyal Suchta – bass, clean vocals (2019–2021)

Timeline[7]

Discography

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Studio albums
  • I Am Nothing (2012)
  • I Will Become (2016)
  • Hope for the Broken (2018)
  • The Fear of God (2024)
EPs
  • Unworthy (2013)[1]
  • Hallowed Spirit | Violent Divide (2015)
  • I Won't Survive (2021)
Other Appearances
  • "Memories in the Attic" appears on the compilation Happy Holidays, I Miss You.

References

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  1. ^ a b Pool, Kevin (February 5, 2015). "Convictions - Unworthy". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Teitelman, Bram (March 21, 2016). "Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Stagg, David (September 21, 2015). "TOUR: Convictions and Eleutheria announce Co-Headlining Southern Tour". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Schwartz, Jen (April 17, 2014). "Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview)". Sub Stream Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Convictions". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  6. ^ Fike, Nicholas (July 20, 2015). "Aggressive Worship band Convictions to Release New EP". Flippen Music. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "Convictions". Retrieved February 20, 2022.