Kill the Lights (band)
Kill the Lights | |
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 Kill the Lights in the Netherlands in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom / United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Fearless Records |
| Spinoff of | Bullet for My Valentine, Throw the Fight |
| Website | killthelightsofficial |
Kill the Lights is a Welsh and American heavy metal supergroup founded in 2019 by former singer of Throw the Fight James Clark and former drummer of Bullet for My Valentine Michael "Moose" Thomas.[1] In 2021, they were joined by bassist Jason "Jay" James, also formerly of Bullet for My Valentine. The band is currently signed to the American record label Fearless Records.
Their debut album The Sinner was released in 2020 and generally received positive feedback.[2][3][4] Their second album Death Melodies was released in March 2024.
Musical style
[edit]Their music is considered metalcore with elements of classic metal.[5] One of their lyrical themes are the struggles of singer James with mental health, anxiety and depression.[6]
Members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- James Clark – clean vocals (2019–present)
- Jordan Whelan – guitar (2019–present)
- Travis Montgomery – guitar (2019–present)
- Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums (2019–present)
- Jason "Jay" James – bass, unclean vocals (2021–present)
Former members
[edit]- Davey Richmond – bass (2019–2020)
- Chris Clancy – bass, backing vocals (2020–2021)
References
[edit]- ^ "Kill the Lights Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ..." AllMusic.
- ^ Maughan, Sophie (August 24, 2020). "Metal all-stars Kill The Lights nail the groove and the glory on debut album The Sinner". LouderSound. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Album Review: Kill The Lights – The Sinner". Kerrang!. August 20, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: The Sinner – Kill The Lights". Distorted Sound Magazine. August 18, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Album review: Kill The Lights – Death Melodies". Kerrang!. March 7, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Kill The Lights: The New Supergroup With Members Of BFMV And Still Remains". Kerrang!. August 24, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
External links
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