Killing Me Inside

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Killing Me Inside
Also known asKilms
Origin Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2005–present
Labels
  • Fast Youth Records
  • Crooz Records
  • Royal Prima Musikindo
Members Josaphat Klemens
Gama Gifari
Machdis Arie
Past members Muhammad Fauzan Santoso
Onadio Leonardo
Raka Cyril Damar
Rendy Pradipta
Davi Frisya
Putra Pra Ramadhan
Angga Tetsuya
Savira Salsabila Razak

Killing Me Inside is an Indonesian post hardcore band from South Jakarta. The band's current line up consists of Josaphat Klements, Gama Gifari, and Machdis Arie. The band has changed formation over the years many times due to members frequently leaving.

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Career

Killing Me Inside was formed in June 2005 by Josaphat Klements (guitar), Onadio Leonardo (bass), Rendy (drums) and Raka Cyril Damar (guitar). After a search for a vocalist, the band found Fauzan "Sansan", who joined in December 2005. While performing at local cafes & events, they released a three-song demo. The songs included were "A Letter Of Memories", "Suicide Phenomena", & "The Tormented". These were later re-recorded for their debut album.[ citation needed ]

2010-2012: Self titled album & 1 Reason

Killing Me Inside signed to Crooz Records & released their 2nd album Killing Me Inside.[ citation needed ]

Killing Me Inside's third studio album, 1 Reason, was released in September 2012, & produced the singles "Menyesal", "Never Go Back" and "For 1 Last Time". Prior to the release of 1 Reason, the band had also issued the single "Melangkah".[ citation needed ]

2014-present: Rebirth: A New Beginning, new concept & departure of Onad

In 2014, vocalist Onadio decided to leave the band due to differences in direction & frequent issues with his throat. He also later admitted that he was already bored with this genre of music. [1] In an interview, Onadio revealed that he had had conflicting issues with Josaphat. [2] [3]

Killing Me Inside created a new concept album comprising genres such as metalcore and electronic dance music (EDM). 2007 Mamamia finalist Savira Razak replaced Onadio as vocalist. [4] The band released their fourth studio album, Rebirth: A New Beginning. [5] At the 18th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia, Killing Me Inside was nominated for Best Rock Album.

In 2016, drummer Putra Pra Ramadhan announced on his Instagram account that he was leaving the band to focus on teaching drumming. [6]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

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References

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