Killed by the 1st debuted on the music scene in 2005. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Killed by the 1st have been leaving their mark not only locally, but also nationally with several tours playing a vast majority of the United States in support of their 2007 release, Hold Your Breath EP. In between touring and local shows they are currently working on their full length album due out in the Spring of 2008. Killed by the 1st has mastered a highly unique blend of screamo, hardcore, rock, and post- hardcore; which has led to them being compared to the likes of The Chariot, Hopefall, and Kaddisfly. Utilizing these many styles of music, they have been able to create music that is highly technical, but still catchy.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Killed by the 1st is their live show. Complete with guitars, drum sticks, and bodies flying through the air, Killed By The 1st plays with extreme energy and intensity. No matter the crowd size or how many dates are left on the tour, Killed by the 1st leaves the crowd with their jaws dropped and begging for more."
Some of the more notable venues Killed by the 1st has played at are:
The Subteranean (Chicago, IL)
The Trec (Naperville, IL)
The Fat Bean (Naperville, IL)
North Beach (Downers Grove, IL)
Doug's (Aurora, IL)
The Beat Kitchen (Chicago,IL)
The Attic (Plainfield, IN)
Emerson Theater (Indianapolis, IN)
Myspace Cafe (Roseville, MI)
Jigsaw's (Cleveland, OH)
Club Revelant (Virginia Beach, VA)
The Muse (Nashville, TN)
Some bands Killed by the 1st has played with:
Look What I did (Koch Records)
Bleeding a Memory
Foxy Shazam (New Weatherman)
Every Bridge Burns (Rise Records)
Before we Forget
Memphis May Fire (Trustkill Records)
Emarosa (Rise Records)
Enter Shikari (Ambush Reality Records)
Mewithoutyou (Tooth and Nail)
Blindside
Everytime I Die (Ferret Records)
Chimera Twilight
Rosaline (Standby Records)
Devil Wears Prada (Rise Records)
Sleep Serapis Sleep
A Girl A Gun A Ghost (Seige Of Adima Records)
Gwen Stacy (Ferret Records)
Catherine (Rise Records)
UPCOMING SHOWS
