A Different Breed of Killer
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 2006 |
| Headquarters | Knoxville, Tennessee , United States |
| Products | Studio albums: I, Colossus (2008), The City (2017) |
A Different Breed of Killer was a deathcore group originating from Knoxville, Tennessee, in the United States. Their first studio album, I, Colossus, debuted on April 29, 2008.
History
Established in October 2006, A Different Breed of Killer rapidly made a name within the deathcore scene. Within their inaugural year, they secured a contract with Rise Records and launched I, Colossus, which garnered favorable reviews from critics. The band embarked on tours alongside prominent groups such as Whitechapel, Through the Eyes of the Dead, and Impending Doom.
The announcement of their sophomore full-length effort, The city, highlighted drummer Nija Walker as producer. Walker brought over eight years of expertise in recording technology and had collaborated with mastering engineer Seva at SoundCurrent Mastering based in Knoxville. Notably, this album was intended to be recorded, mixed, and mastered exclusively in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound—a groundbreaking technique within death metal production.
After parting ways with Rise Records, the band sought new label support for The city. Additionally, some members engaged in a side project called Persaeus.
In 2016, Kevin Bivins joined the lineup as vocalist. He also created the artwork for the upcoming album and revealed plans to release the single "The Devouring Storm" on July 9, 2016, with the full album slated for later that year. To finance the album's production, the band initiated an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.
The city was eventually released on May 27, 2017. The group's final recorded social media interaction occurred on August 12, 2017, with no further updates following that date.
Final Line-Up
- Nija Walker – drums (2006–2017)
- Louie Thal – bass guitar (2007–2017)
- Ethan Brown – guitar (2006–2017)
- Kevin Bivins – vocals (2016–2017)
- Trevor McKee – guitar, vocals (2006–2008, 2016–2017)
Former Members
- Patrick Hamilton – vocals (2006–2007)
- Klint Monroe – vocals (2008–2010)
- Kyle McNulty – bass guitar (2006–2007)
- Nathan Palmer – guitar (2008–2010)
- Jesse Mainor – vocals (2006–2008, 2012, 2016–2017)
Discography
- Studio albums
- I, Colossus (2008)
- The City (2017)
- Demos
- 07 Demo (2007)