Sofa King Killer
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Akron, Ohio , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Sofa King Killer was a sludge metal ensemble originating from Akron, Ohio, in the United States.
Biography
Established in 1999, Sofa King Killer (SKK) sought to merge elements from various genres such as doom metal, sludge metal, rock and roll, and punk rock. Their musical style incorporated guitar riffs drawing influence from Black Sabbath, drum patterns inspired by the Melvins, and vocal delivery similar to that of Eyehategod.
SKK became an active participant in the heavy metal scenes of Akron and Cleveland, sharing stages with bands including Abdullah, Boulder, Fistula, Keelhaul, Rebreather, and Rue. Their sound bore connections to southern rock-rooted sludge acts like Alabama Thunderpussy and Weedeater.
In 2000, the band self-released their debut album Stout-Soaked Songs. This release opened the door to a collaboration with Shifty Records (USA), which led to a split mini CD issued alongside sludge band Fistula. Gary, the owner of Shifty Records, forwarded their demo to Tony Presedo at Tee Pee Records, facilitating a 2001 split EP with Atlanta-based Leechmilk.
After the split EP's release, SKK embarked on an East Coast U.S. tour with Fistula, performing alongside groups such as Beaten Back To Pure, Slow Horse, Molehill, Mugwart, and Weedeater. These early tours were organized through cooperation between the band members and Shifty Records in preparation for subsequent releases.
The year 2002 saw the arrival of Lust Crimes And Holiness, distributed by At A Loss Recordings. Soon after this release, SKK signed with Retribute Records from the United Kingdom and supported their album Midnight Magic by undertaking a West Coast tour arranged by Thunderdome Booking Agency. Additionally, they conducted extensive tours as an opening act for sludge metal pioneers 16. Following these activities, Sofa King Killer concentrated on performing locally and regionally until their disbandment in 2009.
Albums
- Stout-Soaked Songs (CD) - Self-released, 2000
- Midnight Magic (CD) - Retribute Records, 2004
Split CDs & EPs
- Sofa King Killer/Fistula (CD) - Shifty Records (USA), 2000
- Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer (CD) - Tee Pee Records, 2001
- Lust Crimes And Holiness (CD) - At A Loss Recordings, 2003
References