A Killer's Confession | |
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Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2016 | –present
Members | Waylon Reavis JP Cross James Skrtich Lee Hutt |
Past members | Paul Elliot Jon Dale Matthew Trumpy Morgan Bauer Rocky Sobon Matthew Tarach Mark Alexander Tommy Church Sean Nichols |
Website | akillersconfession |
A Killer's Confession is an American alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 2016. The band consist of vocalist Waylon Reavis, drummer Lee Hutt, bassist JP Cross and guitarist James Skrtich.
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, Richard Easterling, Jon Dale, and Matt Trumpy.[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, including guitarists Matt Trumpy and Paul Elliott, and drummer Jon Dale, 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]
In 2019, A Killer's Confession signed with Chicago/Miami-based record label, WakeUp! Music Group after self-releasing Angel on the Outside and Reanimated. On October 18, 2019, the Wake Up! Music Group released A Killer's Confession second full-length album entitled The Indifference of Good Men.
Band members
Current members
- Waylon Reavis – vocals, programming (2016–present)
- JP Cross – bass (2017–present)
- James Skrtich - guitar (2023- present)
- Lee Hutt - drums (2022-present)
Former members
- Jon Dale – drums (2016–2018), bass (2016–2017)
- Matthew Trumpy – guitars, programming (2016–2018)
- Morgan Bauer – drums (2018–2022)
- Tommy Church – guitars (2019–2021)
- Shawn Iannazzo - guitars (2021-2023)
Timeline
Discography
- 2017 – Unbroken
- 2019 – The Indifference Of Good Men
- 2021 – Remember
Singles
- "Angel on the Outside" (Digital Single) (2017 AKC Global LLC)
- "I Wish" (Digital Single) (2017 AKC Global LLC)
- "Reanimated" (Digital Single) (2018 AKC Global LLC)
- "Numb" (2018 Digital Single)
- "Last Chance" (2020 Digital Single) #39 mainstream rock chart
- "Remember" (2021 Digital Single) – No. 33 Mainstream Rock Songs[8]
- "Light to Darkness" (2021 Digital Single)
- "Trapped Inside" (2021 Digital Single)
- "Between Your Eyes" (2021 Digital Single)
- "Knife From Behind" (2021 Digital Single)
- "Tell Your Soul" Feat. Chad Gray (2021 Digital Single) ( [9]
- "A Better Time" (Digital Single) (2022 AKC Global Records)
- "The Boys" Featuring Matthew Trumpy & Jon Dale (Digital Single) (2022 AKC Global Records)
- "Be My Witness" (Digital Single) (2022 AKC Global Records)
- Tongue (Digital Single) (2023 AKC Global Records)
Awards
Stone Chrome Radio Listener's Choice Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | A Killer's Confession | Breakout Band of the year | Won |
Rock Rage Radio Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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 |
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.
- 1 2 "Former Mushroomhead Vocalist Waylon Reavis Launches A Killer's Erection Project". Blabbermouth. Blabbermouth. September 19, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ↑ "A Killer's Erection (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. Retrieved August 6, 2021.