Heavy metal band Killstrap originates from central Wisconsin and consists of its founders, Kris Fox and Drake Sass, along with special guest Mr. Paul Sears.

Killstrap emerged as a musical collaboration, twenty-five years in the making, between cousins Fox and Sass. With Sass providing the initial concept, Fox set about recording guitar tracks and quickly had the structure for an eight song album.

Not wanting to lose momentum, Fox called upon his alter ego, Kennee Fairlane, to handle bass duties and enlisted Paul Sears (of The Muffins fame) for drumming. With the instrumental framework in place, the stage was set to weave a lyrical tapestry infused with the darker facets of human experience. Delving deep into his psyche, Fox recorded the lyrics in just two sessions, followed by Sass adding backing vocals.

Constrained by budget, Killstrap took on the challenge of mixing the album themselves. Consequently, Fox was unanimously chosen to mix and produce their debut album, henceforth titled “Ticket to Death.”

Killstrap lineup:
Kris Fox - guitars/vocals
Drake Sass - backing vocals
Paul Sears - drums
Kennee Fairlane - bass

Cover photo - Melissa Van Veghel Bieri