A Killer's Confession
A Killer's Confession | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Members | Waylon Reavis JP Cross Richard ‘Stitch’ Thomas |
| Past members | Jon Dale Matthew Trumpy Rocky Sobon Morgan Bauer Tommy Church Shawn Iannazzo James Skrtich Kegan King |
| Website | akcglobalrecords |
A Killer's Confession is an American alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 2016 by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis. It also currently consists of bassist JP Cross and keyboardist Richard "Stitch" Thomas.
History
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, featuring guitarist Matthew Trumpy, bassist JP Cross and drummer Jon Dale.[7]
The band would have increasing success with the release of albums The Indifference of Good Men,[8] Remember, and Victim 1.[9] Following the success of Victim 1 the band would embark on the A horrifying trip back to the 2000s tour featuring former Mushroomhead members including vocalist Jason "J Mann" Popson and keyboardist Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz. The line-up would change to feature Popson, drummer Daniel "Lil' Dan" Fox, guitarist Thomas "Tankx" Shaffner and eventually keyboardist Richard "Stitch" Thomas. After the tour concluded the prior line-up had dissolved except for Reavis and Cross, with Thomas joining full time.[10]
Band members
Current members
- Waylon Reavis – lead vocals, programming (2016–present)[5]
- JP Cross – bass (2017–present),[11] guitars (touring 2025)[12]
- Richard "Stitch" Thomas – keyboards, vocals (2025–present; 2024-2025 as A horrifying trip back to the 2000s tour guest)
Current touring members
- Daniel "Lil' Dan" Fox - drums (2025–present) [13]
- Steve Watson – guitars (2025–present) [14]
Current studio members
- Dusten "Dusty" Boles - guitars, drums, programming, songwriting (2023–present)[15]
- Evan McKeever - vocal production, songwriting (2023–present)[15]
Former members
- Jon Dale – drums (2016–2018),[11] bass (2016–2017)
- Matthew Trumpy – guitars, programming (2016–2018)[11]
- Rocky Sobon – guitars (2018)[16]
- Tommy Church – guitars (2018; 2019–2021)[17]
- Morgan Bauer – drums (2018–2022)[16]
- Shawn Iannazzo - guitars (2021-2023)[18]
- Lee Hutt - drums (2022-2024)[19]
- James Skritch - guitars (2023–2025)
- Kegan King – drums (2024–2025)[20]
Former touring / session members
- Paul Elliot – guitars (2016–2018)[21]
- Matthew Tarach – guitars (2018)[22]
- Donovan Black – guitars (2018-2019)
- Mark Alexander – guitars (2018-2019)[23]
- Brock Starr – guitars (2019–2020)[23]
- Will Spodnik – drums, percussion (2024)[20]
- Max Carrillo – guitars (2025)
- Jason "J Mann" Popson - vocals (2024-2025; A horrifying trip back to the 2000s tour guest)
- Tom "Shmotz" Schmitz - keyboards, samples (2024; A horrifying trip back to the 2000s tour guest)
- Tommy "Tankx" Shaffner - guitars (2024; A horrifying trip back to the 2000s tour guest)
Timeline
Discography
- 2017 – Unbroken
- 2019 – The Indifference Of Good Men
- 2021 – Remember
- 2024 – Victim 1[24][19][25]
- 2025 – Victim 2[26]
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"[17] | 2021 | 33[27] | Remember |
| "Light to Darkness" | — | ||
| "Trapped Inside" | — | ||
| "Between Your Eyes" | — | ||
| "Knife From Behind" | — | ||
| "Tell Your Soul" (Feat. Chad Gray)[28] | — | ||
| "A Better Time" | 2022 | — | Non-album single |
| "The Boys" (Feat. Matthew Trumpy & Jon Dale) | — | ||
| "Be My Witness" | — | ||
| "Tongue" | 2023 | — | Victim1 |
| "Greed" | 2024 | — | |
| "Martyr"[29] | — | ||
| "Filth" | — | ||
| "In Case Of Emergency" (Feat. J Mann) | 2025 | — | Victim2 |
| "Hollow" | — | ||
| "Facts" | — |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Rebirth" | 2017 | Joseph Shaw |
| "Angel on the Outside"[16] | 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 | |
| "Voices" | Michael Levine | |
| "In Case Of Emergency" | 2025 | Richard Thomas & Austin Scherzberg |
| "Hollow" |
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.
- ^ Pelayo, Terry (September 25, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE REVIEW | A KILLER'S CONFESSION TURN IT LOOSE ON 'THE INDIFFERENCE OF GOOD MEN'". Rawckus Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "A KILLER'S CONFESSION RELEASE NEW ALBUM VICTIM 1". MNRK Heavy. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (April 16, 2025). "A KILLER'S CONFESSION Drummer Quits Mid-Tour, Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Drummer Steps In". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
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- ^ a b c Childers, Chad (March 27, 2018). "A Killer's Confession Changing Course With 'Angel on the Outside'". Loudwire. 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.
- ^ wookubus (September 30, 2022). "A Killer's Confession (Ex-Mushroomhead) Debut "Be My Witness" Music Video". Theprp.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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- ^ a b Pelayo, Terry (September 25, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE REVIEW | A KILLER'S CONFESSION TURN IT LOOSE ON 'THE INDIFFERENCE OF GOOD MEN'". Rawckus Magazine. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "AKC HOME PAGE". A Killer's Confession. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "AKC HOME PAGE". A Killer's Confession. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ "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.
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