Convictions (band) explained

Convictions
Origin:	Fremont, Ohio, United States^[1]
Genre:	Christian metal,^[2] metalcore, post-hardcore^[3]
Years Active:	2012–present
Label:	InVogue
Website:	Official website
Current Members:	Michael Felker Zach Schwochow Jacob Flores Patrick Shekut Quinton Dreier
Past Members:	Justin McGough Dan Gardner Ian Reiter Tommy Silva John Fleischmann Raymond Roper Danyal Suchta Joshua Canode

Convictions is an American Christian metalcore band from Ohio.^[4] The band was started in 2012. Convictions consists of vocalist Michael Felker, drummer Zachary Schwochow, bassist Jacob Flores, guitarist Patrick Shekut and guitarist, clean vocalist Quinton Dreier. The band describes their genre as a style they created called "Aggressive Worship", which is an emotional mix of spirit filled hardcore and ambiance.^[5]

Members

Current^[6]

• Michael Felker – unclean vocals (2013–present)
• Zach Schwochow – drums (2012–present)
• Jacob Flores – bass (2022–present)
• Patrick Shekut – guitar (2022–present)
• Quinton Dreier – guitar, clean vocals (2022–present)

Former^[6]

• Dan Gardner – unclean vocals (2012)
• Ian Reiter – bass (2012)
• Justin Michael McGough – guitar (2012–2014)
• Joshua Canode – guitar (2012–2022); clean vocals (2022)
• Thomas M. Silva – guitar (2014–2016)
• John Fleischmann – bass, clean vocals (2013–2018)
• Raymond Roper – bass, clean vocals (2018–2019)
• Danyal Suchta – bass, clean vocals (2019–2021)

Timeline^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

• I Am Nothing (2012)
• I Will Become (2016)
• Hope for the Broken (2018)
• The Fear of God (2024)

EPs

• Unworthy (2013)^[1]
• Hallowed Spirit | Violent Divide (2015)
• I Won't Survive (2021)

Other Appearances

• "Memories in the Attic" appears on the compilation Happy Holidays, I Miss You.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Convictions - Unworthy. HM Magazine. Kevin. Pool. February 5, 2015. April 8, 2016.
2. Web site: Gideon, Convictions robbed in separate incidents. Metal Injection. Bram. Teitelman. March 21, 2016. April 8, 2016.
3. Web site: TOUR: Convictions and Eleutheria announce Co-Headlining Southern Tour. HM Magazine. David. Stagg. September 21, 2015. April 8, 2016.
4. Web site: Convictions: If You Don't Know, It's Time You Do (Interview). Sub Stream Magazine. Jen. Schwartz. April 17, 2014. April 8, 2016.
5. Web site: Aggressive Worship band Convictions to Release New EP. Flippen Music. Nicholas. Fike. July 20, 2015. April 8, 2016.
6. Web site: Convictions. Spirit of Metal. April 8, 2016.
7. Web site: Convictions. February 20, 2022.