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{{Short description|American sludge metal band}}
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| origin = [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]], [[Ohio]], United States
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| origin = [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]], [[Ohio]], U.S.
| genre = [[Sludge metal]], [[stoner metal]]<ref name="AMG" />
| years_active = 1999–2009
| years_active = 1999–2009
| label = At A Loss Recordings<ref name="Lust Crime And Holiness - review and release date 2002 from Doom-Metal.com">[http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews/skk.html Lust Crime And Holiness - review and release date 2002 from Doom-Metal.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010170213/http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews/skk.html |date=2008-10-10 }}</ref><br/>[[Tee Pee Records]]<br/>Retribute Records<br>[[Shifty Records (USA)]]
| label = At A Loss Recordings<ref name="Lust Crime And Holiness - review and release date 2002 from Doom-Metal.com">[http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews/skk.html Lust Crime And Holiness - review and release date 2002 from Doom-Metal.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010170213/http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews/skk.html |date=October 10, 2008 }}</ref><br/>[[Tee Pee Records]]<br/>Retribute Records<br>[[Shifty Records (USA)]]
| associated_acts = [[Abdullah (band)|Abdullah]], [[Boulder (band)|Boulder]], Fistula, Contra, [[Keelhaul (band)|Keelhaul]], Rebreather, Rue
| associated_acts = [[Abdullah (band)|Abdullah]], [[Boulder (band)|Boulder]], Fistula, Contra, [[Keelhaul (band)|Keelhaul]], Rebreather, Rue
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| current_members = Brad Thorla<br>Chris Chiera<br>Paul Bartholet<br>Ryan Burgy
| website =
| current_members = Brad Thorla<br>Chris Chiera<br>Paul Bartholet<br>Ryan Burgy
| past_members = Matt Bremkamp<br>Mike Burns
| past_members = Matt Bremkamp<br>Mike Burns
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'''Sofa King Killer''' was an American [[sludge metal]] band from [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]], [[Ohio]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sofa-king-killer-mn0000031978|title=Sofa King Killer - Biography & History - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>
'''Sofa King Killer''' was an American [[sludge metal]] band from [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]], [[Ohio]].<ref name="AMG" >{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sofa-king-killer-mn0000031978|title=Sofa King Killer - Biography & History - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Sofa King Killer's (abbreviated as SKK<ref name="Reverence to SKK abbreviation - an interview on The Sleeping Shaman">[http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/interviews/sofakingkiller/sofakingkiller.php Reverence to "SKK" abbreviation - an interview on The Sleeping Shaman] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602112507/http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/interviews/sofakingkiller/sofakingkiller.php |date=2010-06-02 }}</ref>) vision was to create a hybrid band of different genres including [[doom metal]], [[sludge metal]], [[rock and roll]] and [[punk rock]]. The band was known for [[guitar]] [[riffs]] inspired by [[Black Sabbath]], drums of the [[Melvins]] and the vocals of [[Eyehategod]].
Sofa King Killer's (abbreviated as SKK<ref name="Reverence to SKK abbreviation - an interview on The Sleeping Shaman">[http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/interviews/sofakingkiller/sofakingkiller.php Reverence to "SKK" abbreviation - an interview on The Sleeping Shaman] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100602112507/http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/interviews/sofakingkiller/sofakingkiller.php |date=June 2, 2010 }}</ref>) vision was to create a hybrid band of different genres including [[doom metal]], [[sludge metal]], [[rock and roll]] and [[punk rock]]. The band was known for [[guitar]] [[riffs]] inspired by [[Black Sabbath]], drums of the [[Melvins]] and the vocals of [[Eyehategod]].


Forming in 1999, Sofa King Killer was part of the [[Akron]] and [[Cleveland]] [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] scene. They played in [[Greater Cleveland]], [[Ohio]] with the likes of [[Abdullah (band)|Abdullah]], [[Boulder (band)|Boulder]], Fistula, [[Keelhaul (band)|Keelhaul]], Rebreather], and Rue. They were associated to bands such as [[Alabama Thunderpussy]], Beaten Back To Pure, Mugwart and [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]] mainly for their [[sludge metal]] sound inspired by [[southern rock]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Precious Metal|last=Mudrian|first=Albert|publisher=Da Capo Press|year=2009|isbn=9780306818066|location=U.S.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780306818066/page/177 177]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780306818066/page/177}}</ref>
Forming in 1999, Sofa King Killer was part of the [[Akron]] and [[Cleveland]] [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] scene. They played in [[Greater Cleveland]], [[Ohio]] with the likes of [[Abdullah (band)|Abdullah]], [[Boulder (band)|Boulder]], Fistula, [[Keelhaul (band)|Keelhaul]], Rebreather, and Rue. They were associated to bands such as [[Alabama Thunderpussy]], Beaten Back To Pure, Mugwart and [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]] mainly for their [[sludge metal]] sound inspired by [[southern rock]].<ref>{{Cite book|title=Precious Metal|last=Mudrian|first=Albert|publisher=Da Capo Press|year=2009|isbn=9780306818066|location=U.S.|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780306818066/page/177 177]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780306818066/page/177}}</ref>


In 2000, Sofa King Killer released Stout-Soaked Songs<ref name="Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2001 from Metal Archives]</ref> independently. [[Shifty Records (USA)]] discovered them and set up plans to release a [[Mini CD]]<ref name="Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Archives]</ref> with the [[sludge metal]] band Fistula. Around the same time of this release Gary, owner of [[Shifty Records (USA)]] sent a demo of Stout-Soaked songs to Tony Presedo of [[Tee Pee Records]] to be released as a split ep<ref name="Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - 2--1 release date from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - 2001 release date from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2001 from Encyclopaedia Metallum]</ref> with Leechmilk from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] in 2001.
In 2000, Sofa King Killer released Stout-Soaked Songs<ref name="Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2001 from Metal Archives]</ref> independently. [[Shifty Records (USA)]] discovered them and set up plans to release a [[Mini CD]]<ref name="Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Archives]</ref> with the [[sludge metal]] band Fistula. Around the same time of this release Gary, owner of [[Shifty Records (USA)]] sent a demo of Stout-Soaked songs to Tony Presedo of [[Tee Pee Records]] to be released as a split EP<ref name="Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - 2--1 release date from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - 2001 release date from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2001 from Encyclopaedia Metallum]</ref> with Leechmilk from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] in 2001.


After the release of Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer split ep they went on several short tours along the [[East Coast of the United States|east coast]] with [[sludge metal]] band Fistula. They played with bands such as Beaten Back To Pure, Slow Horse, Molehill, Mugwart and [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]]. At the time, members of Sofa King Killer and Gary from [[Shifty Records (USA)]] booked the first set of tours before their next release.
After the release of Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer split EP they went on several short tours along the [[East Coast of the United States|east coast]] with [[sludge metal]] band Fistula. They played with bands such as Beaten Back To Pure, Slow Horse, Molehill, Mugwart and [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]]. At the time, members of Sofa King Killer and Gary from [[Shifty Records (USA)]] booked the first set of tours before their next release.


In 2002, Sofa King Killer released Lust Crimes And Holiness<ref name="Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Archives]</ref> with record label At A Loss Recordings. Shortly after this release Sofa King Killer signed with UK label Retribute Records<ref name="Midnight Magic - release date 2004/2005 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Midnight Magic - release date 2004/2005 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Midnight Magic - release date 2004 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Midnight Magic - release date 2004 from Metal Archives]</ref> and toured the [[West Coast of the United States|west coast]] booked by Thunderdome Booking Agency in support of their Midnight Magic album release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/sofa_king_killer-midnight_magic|title=Sofa King Killer Midnight Magic|work=Exclaim|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> They set out on a lengthy tour with [[sludge metal]] pioneers [[16 (band)]] as an opening act which would be their last tour of the [[West Coast of the United States|west coast]] only to play local and regional shows until the band broke up in 2009.
In 2002, Sofa King Killer released Lust Crimes And Holiness<ref name="Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Archives]</ref> with record label At A Loss Recordings. Shortly after this release Sofa King Killer signed with UK label Retribute Records<ref name="Midnight Magic - release date 2004/2005 from Metal Kingdom">[http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/band_discography.php?idx=3604 Midnight Magic - release date 2004/2005 from Metal Kingdom]</ref><ref name="Midnight Magic - release date 2004 from Metal Archives">[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=29688 Midnight Magic - release date 2004 from Metal Archives]</ref> and toured the [[West Coast of the United States|west coast]] booked by Thunderdome Booking Agency in support of their Midnight Magic album release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/sofa_king_killer-midnight_magic|title=Sofa King Killer Midnight Magic|work=Exclaim|access-date=August 1, 2016}}</ref> They set out on a lengthy tour with [[sludge metal]] pioneers [[16 (band)|16]] as an opening act which would be their last tour of the [[West Coast of the United States|West Coast]] only to play local and regional shows until the band broke up in 2009.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Split CDs & EPs===
===Split CDs & EPs===
* ''Sofa King Killer/Fistula'' (CD) - [[Shifty Records (USA)]], 2000 <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/sofa_king_killer-lust_crime_holiness|title=Sofa King Killer Lust Crime And Holiness|work=Exclaim|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref>
* ''Sofa King Killer/Fistula'' (CD) - [[Shifty Records (USA)]], 2000 <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/sofa_king_killer-lust_crime_holiness|title=Sofa King Killer Lust Crime And Holiness|work=Exclaim|access-date=August 2, 2016}}</ref>
* ''Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer'' (CD) - [[Tee Pee Records]], 2001
* ''Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer'' (CD) - [[Tee Pee Records]], 2001
* ''Lust Crimes And Holiness'' (CD) - At A Loss Recordings, 2003
* ''Lust Crimes And Holiness'' (CD) - At A Loss Recordings, 2003
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 17 February 2024

Sofa King Killer
OriginAkron, Ohio, U.S.
GenresSludge metal, stoner metal[1]
Years active1999–2009
LabelsAt A Loss Recordings[2]
Tee Pee Records
Retribute Records
Shifty Records (USA)
MembersBrad Thorla
Chris Chiera
Paul Bartholet
Ryan Burgy
Past membersMatt Bremkamp
Mike Burns

Sofa King Killer was an American sludge metal band from Akron, Ohio.[1]

Biography

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Sofa King Killer's (abbreviated as SKK[3]) vision was to create a hybrid band of different genres including doom metal, sludge metal, rock and roll and punk rock. The band was known for guitar riffs inspired by Black Sabbath, drums of the Melvins and the vocals of Eyehategod.

Forming in 1999, Sofa King Killer was part of the Akron and Cleveland heavy metal scene. They played in Greater Cleveland, Ohio with the likes of Abdullah, Boulder, Fistula, Keelhaul, Rebreather, and Rue. They were associated to bands such as Alabama Thunderpussy, Beaten Back To Pure, Mugwart and Weedeater mainly for their sludge metal sound inspired by southern rock.[4]

In 2000, Sofa King Killer released Stout-Soaked Songs[5][6] independently. Shifty Records (USA) discovered them and set up plans to release a Mini CD[7][8] with the sludge metal band Fistula. Around the same time of this release Gary, owner of Shifty Records (USA) sent a demo of Stout-Soaked songs to Tony Presedo of Tee Pee Records to be released as a split EP[9][10] with Leechmilk from Atlanta, Georgia in 2001.

After the release of Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer split EP they went on several short tours along the east coast with sludge metal band Fistula. They played with bands such as Beaten Back To Pure, Slow Horse, Molehill, Mugwart and Weedeater. At the time, members of Sofa King Killer and Gary from Shifty Records (USA) booked the first set of tours before their next release.

In 2002, Sofa King Killer released Lust Crimes And Holiness[11][12] with record label At A Loss Recordings. Shortly after this release Sofa King Killer signed with UK label Retribute Records[13][14] and toured the west coast booked by Thunderdome Booking Agency in support of their Midnight Magic album release.[15] They set out on a lengthy tour with sludge metal pioneers 16 as an opening act which would be their last tour of the West Coast only to play local and regional shows until the band broke up in 2009.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Stout-Soaked Songs (CD) - DIY, 2000
  • Midnight Magic (CD) - Retribute Records, 2004

Split CDs & EPs

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Sofa King Killer - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Lust Crime And Holiness - review and release date 2002 from Doom-Metal.com Archived October 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Reverence to "SKK" abbreviation - an interview on The Sleeping Shaman Archived June 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Mudrian, Albert (2009). Precious Metal. U.S.: Da Capo Press. pp. 177. ISBN 9780306818066.
  5. ^ Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom
  6. ^ Stout-Soaked Songs - release date 2001 from Metal Archives
  7. ^ Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Kingdom
  8. ^ Sofa King Killer/Fistula - release date 2001 from Metal Archives
  9. ^ Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2000 from Metal Kingdom
  10. ^ Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - release date 2001 from Encyclopaedia Metallum
  11. ^ Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Kingdom
  12. ^ Lust Crimes And Holiness - release date 2002 from Metal Archives
  13. ^ Midnight Magic - release date 2004/2005 from Metal Kingdom
  14. ^ Midnight Magic - release date 2004 from Metal Archives
  15. ^ "Sofa King Killer Midnight Magic". Exclaim. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  16. ^ "Sofa King Killer Lust Crime And Holiness". Exclaim. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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