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]
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Origin | Fremont, Ohio, United States[1] |
Genres | Christian metal,[2] metalcore, post-hardcore[3] |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | InVogue |
Members | Michael Felker Zach Schwochow Jacob Flores Patrick Shekut Quinton Dreier |
Past members | Justin McGough Dan Gardner Ian Reiter Tommy Silva John Fleischmann Raymond Roper Danyal Suchta Joshua Canode |
Website | Official website |
Members
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ a b Pool, Kevin (February 5, 2015). "Convictions - Unworthy". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ Teitelman, Bram (March 21, 2016). "Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ Stagg, David (September 21, 2015). "TOUR: Convictions and Eleutheria announce Co-Headlining Southern Tour". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ Schwartz, Jen (April 17, 2014). "Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview)". Sub Stream Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Convictions". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ Fike, Nicholas (July 20, 2015). "Aggressive Worship band Convictions to Release New EP". Flippen Music. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ "Convictions". Retrieved February 20, 2022.