Killing Years review on StereoKiller

Check out this review about my band, Killing Years' new four-song demo on StereoKiller, written by Matt from Carrying the Fire.

Hailing from Cincinnati, OH... Killing Years play a very dark brand of metallic hardcore influenced heavily by bands like Strongarm and Morning Again. Melodic, yet heavy and sometimes dissonant riffs accompany the very dark and personal lyrics of frontman Jason Michaels. The music on this demo is incredibly strong in both arrangement and delivery, but the real story is in the lyrics. Having had the opportunity to play with this band and since becoming friends with Jason... I have learned that not only does he mean every word he says, he pulls no punches. He is a man that has been through what I would consider to be hell, and has come out on the other side much stronger because of it. These songs are documentation of that journey and transformation. Assisting Jason in the vocal duties are guests Kevin Byers (Morning Again) and Chris Alsip (Suffocate Faster) on the songs "The Seed" and "Missing" (respectively).

It is very rare in this day and age that you stumble across a band who really pour out their hearts through their music and actually have something of value to say. Especially when regarding such dark topics as death, suicide and drug addiction. Killing Years writes songs about where they've been, where they are and where they're going. Quite simply, they are 100% real.

If you are, or ever were a fan of bands like Strongarm, Shai Hulud or Morning Again... give these guys a shot. More importantly, if you yourself have ever battled or are battling personal demons... whether they be depression, addiction or otherwise... listen to what they have to say. There just might be an answer here for you.

I'm honored to have been able to see these guys play. It is truly an emotional experience and I implore you to check them out if they come through your area.

You can download the demo here:
KILLING YEARS DEMO 2011

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Genre: Hardcore - Metallic Hardcore
Label: self released
Official Site: Click For Link
Similar Bands: Strongarm, older Shai Hulud, Morning Again.

Killing Years demo!

For those of you who may be into my band, Killing Years, download our new demo, Four Songs, here. These songs were previously on our 8 song demo, but have been selected to be re-mixed and mastered, as well as feature guest vocals by Kevin Byers (ex-Morning Again / Waking Kills the Dream) on the song, "The Seed", and Chris Alsip (ex-Suffocate Faster / currently of Suicide Pact) on the song, "Missing". Check it out! I hope to get some more stuff on the blog. I greatly appreciate all contacts and email I continue to receive constantly, and do apologize for not being able to get around to everyone's messages/emails quicker. If you've got stuff that belongs on this blog, let me know! Thanks.

New KILLING YEARS 8-song demo!

Download the new 8 song demo here!



Check it out online at our MySpace and at our Facebook.
5 songs were to be featured originally on a self titled ep, but we have decided to include them with 3 new songs as an new 8 song demo. I will be at local shows in Cincinnati passing them out for free, as well as having them distributed amongst scenes across the country by friends. If you want some mailed to you so you can do the same, email me!

Order a free copy of Killing Years' EP online

If you're interested in getting a DIY, pressed by us, copy of our 5 song self titled EP (released this year), let me know or message Killing Years on MySpace and we will send you one after you pay for shipping.



As you guys can probably tell, I've been pretty busy with Killing Years stuff. Getting this EP pressed and dealing with finding someone to do vocals for us now, so I have been slacking a bit on posting music.

Want to do vocals for Killing Years?

My band Killing Years is now in search of a new vocalist. If anyone is interested, email me at joshxNATIONS@gmail.com. Check out the music on the MySpace page. We will most likely have whoever learn the 5 songs from our self released ep (which is online) and when we choose someone; that person will learn the vocals for the 3 songs on our new demo that do not have vocals recorded yet and will make their first appearance with us on the demo. Let me know.

Killing Years' self titled ep free download

I recently uploaded our ep online so it can be downloaded. Figured I would share it here as well. I know it isn't Christian hardcore, but we have been so influenced by Christian hardcore bands, it shines through the music. All of us in the band are believers, we just don't want to preach about it. When you disciple to others, do you jump straight to "do you accept Jesus as your one and only savior?" ? No. First, you relate. Our music deals with personal struggle, depression, anger, discontent, self loathing; and presents it in a manner that we feel touches our hearts, so why wouldn't it others'? Want to talk to about God? Talk to us individually. Want to relate to someone about everyday struggles? Listen to our music and read our lyrics.

Self Titled (2010)

The artwork for this ep is not available yet. We haven't pressed the physical copies, but plan to have them available for free at the upcoming shows.