Convictions (band)

Convictions
Convictions
Origin	Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Metalcore, Christian metal
Years active	2012–present
Labels	InVogue
Members	Michael Felker; Zach Schwochow; Patrick Shekut; Quinton Dreier
Past members	Justin McGough; Dan Gardner; Ian Reiter; Tommy Silva; John Fleischmann; Raymond Roper; Danyal Suchta; Joshua Canode; Jacob Flores
Website	convictionsrock.com

Convictions is an American Christian metalcore band from Fremont, Ohio,^[2] formed in 2012. It consists of vocalist Michael Felker, drummer Zachary Schwochow, bassist Jacob Flores, guitarist Patrick Shekut, and guitarist and clean vocalist Quinton Dreier.^[3] The band describes their genre as a style they created called "Aggressive Worship", which is an emotional mix of spirit filled hardcore and ambiance.^[4]

Members

Current^[3]

Michael Felker – unclean vocals (2013–present)
Zach Schwochow – drums (2012–present)
Patrick Shekut – guitar (2022–present)
Quinton Dreier – guitar, clean vocals (2022–present)

Former^[3]

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)
Jacob Flores – bass (2022–2025)

Timeline^[5]

Discography

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

^ ^a ^b Pool, Kevin (February 5, 2015). "Convictions – Unworthy". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
^ Schwartz, Jen (April 17, 2014). "Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview)". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on March 11, 2018.
^ ^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.

[MAG-1] Pool, Kevin (February 5, 2015). "Convictions – Unworthy". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

[2] Schwartz, Jen (April 17, 2014). "Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview)". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on March 11, 2018.

[SOM-3] "Convictions". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

[FM-4] Fike, Nicholas (July 20, 2015). "Aggressive Worship band Convictions to Release New EP". Flippen Music. Retrieved April 8, 2016.

[Metal_Kingdom-5] "Convictions". Retrieved February 20, 2022.

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