A Killers Confession

Cutthroat Concerts Presents 

A Killer's Confesion
Feat. Waylon Reavis (ex-Musrhoomhead)

with special guests
Detest the Throne
Parallel Lives
+ more TBD 

Sunday, February 22, 2026 
Doors 6:00 PM | Show 6:30 PM 
All Ages w/ Parent 

The Rooster 
Gastonia, NC

ABOUT THE BAND:
A Killer’s Confession is the creative rebirth of vocalist Waylon Reavis, launched in 2016 after his departure from Mushroomhead. Built in the heart of Cleveland’s heavy music scene, the band represents a turning point in Reavis’s career, a place where he could confront personal battles, reclaim his identity, and push his artistry into new territory. What began as a fresh chapter quickly evolved into a fully realized vision rooted in honesty, intensity, and the pursuit of something deeper than standard metal tropes.

The group made its initial impact with the debut album Unbroken, a record that introduced fans to a sound that was both punishing and melodic. It blended the aggression of modern metal with the emotional weight that defined Reavis’s earlier work. That album also signaled the band’s commitment to collaboration, with appearances from respected peers who recognized the project’s potential. From the first single forward, A Killer’s Confession built a reputation for songs that hit with force, carry strong hooks, and leave nothing on the table.

As the band continued to tour and refine its direction, the music evolved through releases like The Indifference of Good Men, Remember, and the latest installment, Victim 1. Each record expanded their sonic identity. Instead of repeating familiar patterns, Reavis and his bandmates pushed into new lyrical themes, darker atmospheres, refined production choices, and a style that balances heaviness with emotional grit. The results speak for themselves: a catalog that feels personal, driven, and constantly forward moving.

Live, A Killer’s Confession is built for impact. Shows are high tension, high volume, and fully immersive. Reavis performs with the presence of someone who has fought through enough adversity to understand what the stage means. It becomes a release, a confrontation, and a celebration all at once. The band performs with precision and authority, creating a connection with fans that reflects the raw honesty found in the music.

A Killer’s Confession resonates with listeners who appreciate the roots of alternative and nu metal, but do not want nostalgia to overshadow creativity. Their sound carries familiar influences, yet it focuses on progression, authenticity, and modern production values. Fans find a band that is unafraid to be vulnerable, unafraid to be aggressive, and fully committed to evolving without losing its identity.

Today, A Killer’s Confession stands as a force in contemporary heavy music. It is the product of experience, reinvention, and the refusal to stay stagnant. With a growing body of work, an intense live reputation, and a frontman who has lived every word he sings, the band continues to carve a real and lasting place in the genre.