Confessor (band)

Confessor is an American doom metal band from North Carolina, United States. By their technically complex interpretation of traditional doom style, they are also a well-known name within progressive metal circles . To date, the band has released three full-length studio albums.

Confessor
Background information
OriginNorth Carolina, United States
GenresDoom metal, progressive metal
Years active1986–1994, 2002-present
LabelsCombat
Earache
Season of Mist
Websitewww.confessorofficial.com
MembersScott Jeffreys
Chris Nolan
Marcus Williams
Steve Shelton
Cary Rowells
Past membersShawn McCoy
Ivan Colon
Graham Fry
Jim Shoaf
Brian Shoaf

Following the release of their 1991 debut album, Condemned, Confessor disbanded in 1994 while the band was already planning a second album, but reformed in 2002 and is still active today.[1]

Members

Current members
  • Scott Jeffreys – vocals (1986-1994, 2002-2009, 2011-present)
  • Chris Nolan – guitar (1994 2006–present)
  • Marcus Williams – guitar (2013–present)
  • Cary Rowells – bass (1986-1994, 2002–present)
  • Steve Shelton – drums (1987-1994, 2002–present)

Former members
  • Shawn McCoy – guitar (2002-2006)
  • Ivan Colon – guitar (1990-1994; died 2002)
  • Graham Fry – guitar (1986-1990)
  • Jim Shoaf – drums (1986-1987)
  • Brian Shoaf - guitar (1986-1994, 2002-2013)

Selected discography
Year of release Title Type Label
1987 The Secret Demo Self-produced
1989 Uncontrolled Demo Self-produced
1990 Collapse Demo Self-produced
1991 Condemned Full-length Earache
1992 Confessor EP Earache
2004 Blueprint Soul EP Independent
2005 Unraveled Full-length Season of Mist
2012 Uncontrolled Full-length Season of Mist

References
  1. "Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives - Confessor". The Metal Archives. 2002-10-24. Retrieved 2012-08-20.


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