The Killing Tree
| The Killing Tree | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Genre (s) | Metalcore , post-hardcore |
| founding | 1999 |
| resolution | 2006 |
| Last occupation | |
| Tim McIlrath | |
| Todd Mohney | |
| Geoff Reu | |
| Timothy draw | |
The Killing Tree (also called TKT ) was a metalcore band from Chicago , Illinois . The band had their origins with Tim McIlrath (singer of Rise Against ) and also included another (former) member of Rise Against, Todd Mohney .
history
The Killing Tree was formed before Tim McIlrath's other band, Rise Against . In an interview, McIlrath said: I used to play in a band called Baxter with Geoff Reu and Remis, and we always had an itch to do heavier music. (I originally played in a band called Baxter with Geoff Reu and Remis, and we always had a penchant for heavier music). McIlrath was certain that Rise Against's label Fat Wreck Chords would not agree that he should work with another band. Because of this, the members of The Killing Tree adopted a different identity for their recordings and performances. The Killing Tree hasn't released any EPs or albums since 2003.
The Killing Tree haven't performed live since 2004 and haven't released any other music since 2006. The official website has not been updated since August 26, 2005. To date, no plans have been made by the band to get back together.
style
The music style of Killing Tree contradicts the usual style of Rise Against. The songs are usually longer and have a strong Metal influence , as well as screaming vocals and aggressive breakdowns.
Discography
Albums and EPs
- 2000: Bury Me At Make-Out Creek
- 2002: The Romance of Helen Trent
- 2003: We Sing Sin
Compilations
- 2006: Hair: Chicago Punk Cuts ("Dressed To Fuck")
Band members and their pseudonyms
- Tim McIlrath (James Kaspar) - rhythm guitar , vocals
- Todd Mohney (Todd Rundgren) - lead guitar
- Geoff Reu (Jean-Luc Rue) - bass , vocals
- Timothy Remis (Botchy Vasquez) - drums
former members
- Laura Cahill - vocals (until spring 2000) (only rehearsals, no recordings or concerts)
- Neil Hennessy - drums (until spring 2000) (only rehearsals, no recordings or concerts)
Web links
- Punknews.com profiles
- Tim McIlrath - Killing Tree Interview
- The Killing Tree Website ( February 23, 2007 memento in the Internet Archive )
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Romance Of Helen Trent by The Killing Tree on MSN Music . Music.msn.com. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Interview with Kevin Corazza at kevincorazza.com ( Memento of the original from March 22, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Bury Me at Make-Out Creek EP at Storenvy . Undercomm.storenvy.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
