A Killer's Confession
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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 | Jon Dale Matthew Trumpy Morgan Bauer Matthew Tarach Tommy Church Will Spodnik |
| Website | akcglobalrecords |
A Killer's Confession is an American alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 2016.
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
[edit]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
[edit]Current members
- Waylon Reavis – vocals, programming (2016–present)[5]
- JP Cross – bass (2017–present)[8]
- James Skrtich - guitar (2023–present)
- Kegan King - drums (2024–present)[9]
Former members
- Jon Dale – drums (2016–2018),[8] bass (2016–2017)
- Matthew Trumpy – guitars, programming (2016–2018)[8]
- Matthew Tarach – guitars (2018)[10]
- Tommy Church – guitars (2018; 2019–2021)[11]
- Morgan Bauer – drums (2018–2022)[12]
- Will Spodnik - drums / percussion (2024)[9]
Timeline
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Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| 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"[11] | 2021 | 33[16] | Remember |
| "Light to Darkness" | — | ||
| "Trapped Inside" | — | ||
| "Between Your Eyes" | — | ||
| "Knife From Behind" | — | ||
| "Tell Your Soul" (Feat. Chad Gray)[17] | — | ||
| "A Better Time" | 2022 | — | Non-album single |
| "The Boys" (Feat. Matthew Trumpy & Jon Dale) | — | ||
| "Be My Witness" | — | ||
| "Tongue" | 2023 | — | Victim1 |
| "Greed" | 2024 | — | |
| "Martyr"[18] | — | ||
| "Filth" | — |
Music videos
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Rebirth" | 2017 | Joseph Shaw |
| "Angel on the Outside"[12] | 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 | |
| "Martyr" | Michael Levine & Toddi Babu |
Awards
[edit]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
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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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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 c "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.
- ^ a b c Childers, Chad (June 8, 2017). "A Killer's Confession's Waylon Reavis: 'I Am the Lucky One in This Talented Group'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Culpan, Troy (July 18, 2018). "A Killer's Confession". maytherockbewithyou.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (January 26, 2021). "A Killer's Confession Drop Pulse-Pounding New Song 'Remember'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (March 27, 2018). "A Killer's Confession Changing Course With 'Angel on the Outside'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Blabbermouth (July 13, 2024). "Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Announces New Album 'Victim 1'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Deaux, Jon (May 8, 2023). "A Killer's Confession Release First Song/Video for "TONGUE" Off Their Upcoming 4th Studio Album". All About The Rock. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "AKC HOME PAGE". A Killer's Confession. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "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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