Waylon Reavis
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Waylon Reavis | |
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 Reavis in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Waylon Reavis |
| Born | September 19, 1978 |
| Genres | Alternative metal, industrial metal, nu metal |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Eclipse, Universal, Megaforce, EMP Label Group MNRK Heavy |
Waylon Reavis (born September 19, 1978) is an American musician best known for being a former vocalist for American heavy metal band Mushroomhead.[2] He was in Mushroomhead from 2004-2015 and with them released three albums: Savior Sorrow (2006), Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children (2010), and Righteous and the Butterfly (2014). He has also performed vocals for the Cleveland-based band Tenafly Viper and the alternative rock band 3 Quarters Dead. Reavis starred in the 2011 movie horror 13th Sign.
In September 2016, Reavis announced that his new project A Killer's Confession had signed to Megadeth bassist David Ellefson's EMP Label Group, and that their debut album Unbroken would be released in 2017.[3]
Reavis joined Mushroomhead in 2004, taking over vocalist duties from Jason Popson.[4] Reavis remained in the band even after J Mann announced his return in 2013. He is identified by his facepaint and masks, all consisting of a swallow on his forehead.
Reavis announced on his Facebook fan page on October 5, 2015, that he was leaving Mushroomhead.
- Savior Sorrow – 2006
- Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children – 2010
- The Righteous & the Butterfly – 2014
