A Killer's Confession is an American alternative metal band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 2016.

A Killer's Confession
Background information
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–present
MembersWaylon Reavis
JP Cross
James Skrtich
Kegan King
Past membersJon Dale
Matthew Trumpy
Morgan Bauer
Matthew Tarach
Tommy Church
Will Spodnik
Websiteakcglobalrecords.com

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

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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

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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

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  • 2017 – Unbroken
  • 2019 – The Indifference Of Good Men
  • 2021 – Remember
  • 2024 – Victim 1[13][14][15]

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
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

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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

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Stone Chrome Radio Listener's Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 A Killer's Confession Breakout Band of the year Won


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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References

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  1. ^ "A Killer's Confession "Tell Your Soul" (Ft. Chad Gray)". August 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Review | A Killer's Confession Turn It Loose on 'The Indifference of Good Men'". September 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Album Review: A KILLer's CONFESSION Unbroken". June 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: A Killer's Confession – Tell Your Soul, feat. Chad Gray | XS Noize | Online Music Magazine". August 6, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Former Mushroomhead Vocalist Waylon Reavis Launches A Killer's Confession Project". Blabbermouth. September 19, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "A Killer's Confession (Ex-Mushroomhead) Stream New Song, Korn's Brian "Head" Welch Guests". The PRP. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ a b c Childers, Chad ChildersChad (June 8, 2017). "A Killer's Confession's Waylon Reavis: 'I Am the Lucky One in This Talented Group'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Culpan, Troy (July 18, 2018). "A Killer's Confession". maytherockbewithyou.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Childers, Chad ChildersChad (January 26, 2021). "A Killer's Confession Drop Pulse-Pounding New Song 'Remember'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Childers, Chad ChildersChad (March 27, 2018). "A Killer's Confession Changing Course With 'Angel on the Outside'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "AKC HOME PAGE". A Killer's Confession. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs – Week of March 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.