Waylon Reavis

Waylon Reavis
Reavis in 2013
Reavis in 2013
Background information
Also known asWaylon Reavis
Born (1978-09-19) September 19, 1978 (age 46)
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.[1]
GenresAlternative metal, industrial metal, nu metal
OccupationSinger
Years active1999–present
LabelsEclipse, Universal, Megaforce, EMP Label Group MNRK Heavy

Waylon Reavis (born September 19, 1978) is an American musician best known for being a former vocalist for American heavy metal band Mushroomhead.[2] He was in Mushroomhead from 2004-2015 and with them released three albums: Savior Sorrow (2006), Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010), and Righteous and the Butterfly (2014). He has also performed vocals for the Cleveland-based band Tenafly Viper and the alternative rock band 3 Quarters Dead. Reavis starred in the 2011 movie horror 13th Sign

In September 2016, Reavis announced that 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.[3]

Mushroomhead

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Reavis joined Mushroomhead in 2004, taking over vocalist duties from Jason Popson.[4] Reavis remained in the band even after J Mann announced his return in 2013. He is identified by his facepaint and masks, all consisting of a swallow on his forehead.

Reavis announced on his Facebook fan page on October 5, 2015, that he was leaving Mushroomhead.

A Killer's Confession

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In September 2016, Reavis announced on Facebook, then via press release, that his new project A Killer's Confession had signed a deal with EMP Label Group, which would release their debut album Unbroken in the spring of 2017. The album was partially recorded and mixed at Kentucky's Third Sky Studio with Reavis and co-producers Thom Hazaert and Richard Easterling.[3]

On Halloween 2016 AKC released their debut single "A Killer's Confession", featuring a guest performance by Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch.[5]

The band culminating in a hometown show at the Cleveland Agora on December 17.[6]

Discography

  • 2017 – Unbroken
  • 2019 – The Indifference of Good Men
  • 2021 - Remember
  • 2024 - Victim 1

Other work

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In March 2021, Reavis collaborated with electronic music producer Boom Kitty on the song It Takes Me, which was released as part of Beat Saber's fourth in-game original album.[7][8] Reavis also worked with Boom Kitty on the song Don’t Question Me in October of the same year.

References

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  1. ^ "Interview - Waylon Reavis on New a Killer's Confession Music, Retiring Mushroomhead Songs + More!". YouTube. November 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Review: Mushroomhead". Allmusic. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS Launches A KILLER'S CONFESSION Project". Blabbermouth. September 19, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  4. ^ Iwasaki, Scott (October 6, 2006). "It's about music, not masks". Deseret News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  5. ^ "A Killer's Confession (Ex-Mushroomhead) Stream New Song, Korn's Brian "Head" Welch Guests". The PRP. November 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Beat Saber OST 4 Update Out Now for Free on All Platforms". March 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "'Beat Saber' OST 4 Music Pack Releases for Free Today, Track List Here". March 18, 2021.
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