Convictions (band)

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Not to be confused with the Christian metal band from Puerto Rica Clear Convictions.
Convictions
OriginFremont, Ohio, United States[1]
GenresChristian metal,[2] metalcore, post-hardcore[3]
Years active2012–present
LabelsInVogue
MembersMichael Felker
Zach Schwochow
Jacob Flores
Patrick Shekut
Quinton Dreier
Past membersJustin McGough
Dan Gardner
Ian Reiter
Tommy Silva
John Fleischmann
Raymond Roper
Danyal Suchta
Joshua Canode
WebsiteOfficial website

Convictions is an American Christian metalcore band from Ohio.[4] The band was started in 2012. Convictions consists of vocalist Michael Felker and drummer Zachary Schwochow.[5] The band describes their genre as a style they created called "Aggressive Worship", which is an emotional mix of spirit filled hardcore and ambiance.[6] Shortly after the band formed, they released their first effort I Am Nothing in 2012. With the departure of original vocalist Dan Gardner, the band quickly followed up with their Unworthy EP in late 2013. In 2015, the band released Hallowed Spirit | Violent Divide which charted on #6 in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums on iTunes.[7] This led to their signing to Invogue Records and their debut album I Will Become in 2016. The band then released their third LP Hope for the Broken in June 2018. They released their new album I Won't Survive on May 7, 2021.

Members[edit]

Current[5]
  • Michael Felker – unclean vocals (2013–present)
  • Zach Schwochow – drums (2012–present)
  • Jacob Flores – bass (2022–present)
  • Patrick Shekut – guitar (2022–present)
  • Quinton Dreier – guitar, clean vocals (2022–present)
Former[5]
  • Dan Gardner – unclean vocals (2012)
  • Ian Reiter – bass (2012)
  • Justin Michael McGough – guitar (2012–2014)
  • Joshua Canode – guitar (2012–2022); clean vocals (2022)
  • Thomas M. Silva – guitar (2014–2016)
  • John Fleischmann – bass, clean vocals (2013–2018)
  • Raymond Roper – bass, clean vocals (2018–2019)
  • Danyal Suchta – bass, clean vocals (2019–2021)

Timeline[8]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums
  • I Am Nothing (2012)
  • I Will Become (2016)
  • Hope for the Broken (2018)
EPs
  • Unworthy (2013)[1]
  • Hallowed Spirit | Violent Divide (2015)
  • I Won't Survive (2021)
Other Appearances
  • "Memories in the Attic" appears on the compilation Happy Holidays, I Miss You.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Pool, Kevin (February 5, 2015). "Convictions - Unworthy". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Teitelman, Bram (March 21, 2016). "Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Stagg, David (September 21, 2015). "TOUR: Convictions and Eleutheria announce Co-Headlining Southern Tour". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Schwartz, Jen (April 17, 2014). "Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview)". Sub Stream Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Convictions". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  6. ^ Fike, Nicholas (July 20, 2015). "Aggressive Worship band Convictions to Release New EP". Flippen Music. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "On This Day In METAL History: July 29th from ALICE COOPER to CONVICTIONS". Metal Odyssey. July 29, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  8. ^ "Convictions". Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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