Knives Out! is an American

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band consisting of members of

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, Nothingface, and

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. Stylistically, they are heavier than front man

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and guitarist Jasan Stepp's other bands Dog Fashion Disco and Polkadot Cadaver.

History

Knives Out! formed in 2008 with members of Dog Fashion Disco, Hellyeah, Nothingface, and Polkadot Cadaver and began work on their debut album in mid-2009. They released a four-track EP titled ''The Rough Cuts'' in 2010 and full debut album, titled ''Black Mass Hysteria'', on February 14, 2012 on the band's label Razor to Wrist Records. A music video has been made for the song ''Blood Everywhere'', and a lyric video for ''Robot Babylon''.

Band members

– lead vocals (2008–present) * Tom Maxwell – lead guitar (2008–present) * Jasan Stepp – rhythm guitar (2008–present) * David Cullen – bass (2008–present) * Tommy Sickles – drums, percussion (2008–present)

Discography

References

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