Kill the Lights (band)
Welsh-American supergroup formed by ex-Bullet for My Valentine members.
Kill the Lights came together in 2019 as a Welsh-American heavy metal supergroup. The project was started by drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas and guitarist Jordan Whelan, both formerly of Bullet for My Valentine. Their lineup has drawn from Bullet for My Valentine, Throw the Fight, Still Remains, Threat Signal, and Glamour of the Kill. The band put out their first album, The Sinner, in 2020, and followed it with Death Melodies in 2024 on Fearless Records.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Bridgend, Wales; United States
- Genre
- Melodic metalcore
- heavy metal
- Alternative metal
- Years active
- 2019–present
- Label
- Fearless Records
- Current members
- James Clark
- Michael "Moose" Thomas
- Jason "Jay" James
- Jeremy Pringsheim
- Past members
- Davey Richmond
- Chris Clancy
- Jordan Whelan
- Travis Montgomery
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History
Kill the Lights was formed after Michael Thomas left Bullet for My Valentine in 2016, seeking a heavier and more organic metal sound. The original lineup included James Clark on vocals, Jordan Whelan on guitar, Travis Montgomery on guitar, and Davey Richmond on bass. Their debut single 'The Faceless' was released in January 2019. The debut album 'The Sinner' came out on August 21, 2020, featuring singles 'The Faceless', 'Through The Night', 'Shed My Skin', and 'Watch You Fall'. Released during the COVID-19 pandemic, touring was limited. Metal Hammer rated the album 4/5, while Kerrang! gave it 2/5. Colin Richardson produced the album. After its release, bassist Davey Richmond left; Chris Clancy briefly joined as bassist and contributed to production. In 2021, former Bullet for My Valentine bassist Jason 'Jay' James officially joined. The band released standalone singles 'Chasing Shadows', 'Voices', and a cover of Metallica's 'Battery'. Their second album 'Death Melodies' was released on March 8, 2024, via Fearless Records. Recorded in Canada, Minneapolis, and the United Kingdom, it was produced by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy. Themes include anxiety, depression, addiction, and personal struggle. Kerrang! rated it 3/5, calling it confident and rooted in early-2000s melodic metal influences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kill the Lights (band) from?
Kill the Lights originated in Bridgend, Wales; United States.
What genre of music does Kill the Lights (band) play?
Kill the Lights's music is classified as melodic metalcore, heavy metal and Alternative metal.
Who are the current members of Kill the Lights (band)?
The current members of Kill the Lights are listed as James Clark, Michael "Moose" Thomas, Jason "Jay" James and Jeremy Pringsheim.
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