KriticKill

Artist Information

Biography

The first four members of KriticKill came together in 1997 under the name Release. In 1998 they released their first album titled “The Building of an Empire.” After touring the state they decided to pursue a more unique, harder edged genre.

In 1999 they went to work on their new style. They were behind the scenes for months fine tuning their new sound and practicing their stage show. They then changed their name to KriticKill. In 2000 they released a three song demo and started touring.They rapidly became one of the hottest bands in the Central Texas area. With a song on the local radio station, 107.3 THE FOX, they started touring relentlessly.

In 2001, after touring all the major markets in Texas. (Dallas, Ft Worth, Austin, Waco, San Antonio, Houston, Abilene etc.) They entered the studio to work on their first full length KriticKill CD entitled “Trust”. After releasing the “Trust” CD in 2002, they continued touring. The new CD was a hit, selling thousands of copies at the local record store and at their shows.

In 2003 the local "Budweiser" distributer sponsored the band and they became a "Budweiser True Music Band".
Also in 2003 the band started writing music for their new project. After writing over 20 new songs they were once again ready for the studio. In mid 2004 they started recording tracks for the new CD “Psalms”. They finished up, designed the artwork and released “Psalms” on December 16th 2004. They played to a sold out croud at their CD release party.

KriticKill has opened up or played with several national acts such as Anthrax, Kittie, Fear Factory, Drowning Pool, Non Point, The Union Underground, Hatebreed, No One, American Headcharge, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Lennon, Flaw and many more. They also played with Jessica Simpson, Ludacris, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more at a welcome home show for the returning troops at Ft Hood Texas.

KriticKill has played numerous shows benefiting many different organizations: American Heart Association, USO Welcome Home 4th Infantry Division and other MWR shows for the troops at Ft Hood either deploying or coming home.

In 2006, they added another Guitar player into the mix. They started work on a new album. The album was CO/Produced and mixed in Los Angeles by "Beau Hill" (Ratt, Warrant, Europe, Kip Winger, Alice Cooper, Shaka Kahn and many more). It is titled "Nothing Time Can't Heal" and is their best work to date!! We are currently shopping upper level management, Indie and Major labels! Have a listen and get back to us!

Instrumentation

Dave Irons (Vocals)
Donny (Trainwreck) Morse (Guitar)
Bryan (Deno Casino) Koestens (Bass)
Todd Gardner (Drums)
Justin Frary (Drums)

Discography

2002 "Trust"
The tracks "Fallen" and "Captured By The Water" Received lots of radio play.

2005 "Psalms"
The Tracks "Skeletons", "Freedom" and "MY Song" Have received radio play in several markets.

2007 "Nothing Time Can't Heal"
Due to be released soon!!

Official Website

http://www.kritickill.com

Links

• KriticKill Website
• MySpace

Audio

• Another Chance at Life
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• Skeletons
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• KriticKill "My Song"
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• Fallen
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• Captured By The Water
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Lyrics

• Skeletons
• My Song
• Fallen
• Captured By the water

Video

GSM Video

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Press

• Band Review [+ Show ]
  

  I was thoroughly impressed with Kritickill the moment their CD “Trust” hit my desk! This band is a...
  I was thoroughly impressed with Kritickill the moment their CD “Trust” hit my desk! This band is above and beyond the caliber of any of the other local cd’s I get. Dave Irons vocals resonate down to your core, and his writing skills are impressive as hell. The talent of each member of the band is amazing, and they compliment each other perfectly. Their sound oozes from your speakers like liquid magma!
  
  Trainwreck’s guitar work is equally notable featuring a fierce arrangement and ripping licks that command your attention.
  Todd on drums; precise and solid without being overbearing…he keeps this monster that is Kritickill driving at all times without missing.
  
  Deno on bass provides a sure foundation with funky rock bottom tones that put just the right touches from below and lift this band up about 3 feet when you see them live!
  
  Kritickill has been the the #1 requested band on my Local Show countless times in the two years that I have been playing them…their fan base is relentless. Rock 102.5 The Bear recently added Kritickill to regular rotation, and KK can sit smack dab in the middle of Korn and Incubus and sound just as professional and national is the two on each side. The new CD “Psalms” absolutely rocks! They managed to top “Trust” which tells me they can only get better than awesome. Every song is a radio song. This band is incredible live as well. What can’t they do? The fact that they haven’t been picked up yet bewilders me!
  
  Dana McKenzie
  KBRQ-FM | Waco, Texas
  102.5 The Bear Mornings
  Local Licks @ 11 Host/Producer
  (254) 761-6342 Direct
  314 West State Highway 6
  Waco, Texas 76712
  
  

• KriticKill on the FOX [+ Show ]
  

  The new and much anticipated CD "Psalms" from Kritickill is on the air at KLFX radio in Killeen T...
  The new and much anticipated CD "Psalms" from Kritickill is on the air at KLFX radio in Killeen Texas. Kritickill has been our most requested band on the Fox Rocks since the release of their first cd "Trust" featuring the hit single "fallen". Kritickills new CD "Psalms" will surely elevate the band to even bigger success within the music industry. Passionate lyrics combined with cutting edge delivery best describes the latest efforts from the band Kritickill. It only takes one listen to become a fan.
  
  Bob Fonda
  PD/KLFX
  

Setlist

The set list changes with every show. Usually play a 45 minute set on out of town Gigs. All home shows are an hour and a half with several requests following the set. Have played a few covers such as System of a Down's Toxicity and Killswith Engage's End of Heartache.

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