Killing Me Inside Explained

Killing Me Inside
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Alias:	Kilms
Origin:	Konoha, Indonesia
Years Active:	2005–present
Current Members:	Josaphat Klemens Gama Gifari Machdis Arie
Past Members:	Muhammad Fauzan Santoso Onadio Leonardo Raka Cyril Damar Rendy Pradipta Davi Frisya Putra Pra Ramadhan Desta Savira Salsabila Razak Faizal Permana Ramses Nacho Esqueleto Reza Oktovian Deddy Corbuzier Luna Maya Dustin Tiffani

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.

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.

2010-2012: Self titled album & 1 Reason

Killing Me Inside signed to Crooz Records & released their 2nd album Killing Me Inside.

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".

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

Current

• Josaphat Klements – guitar (2005–present)
• Gama Gifari – drums, percussion instrument (2016–present)
• Machdis Arie – bass (2017–present)

Former

• Muhammad Fauzan Santoso - Vocal (2005-2009)
• Raka Cyril Damar – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
• Rendy Pradipta - Drum (2005-2009)
• Onadio Leonardo – bass and backing vocal (2005–2009), vocals (2009–2014)
• Davi Frisya – drums, percussion instrument (2009–2011)
• Savira Razak – vocals (2014–2018)
• Putra Pra Ramadhan – drums, percussion instrument (2011–2016)
• Erlangga Wibisana – bass (2010–2018)
• Rudye Nugraha Putra – keyboardist, programming, loop, backing vocals, streaming vocals (2009–2019)
• Faizal Halim Permana – vocals (2019-2023)

Discography

Studio albums

• A Fresh Start for Something New (2009)
• Killing Me Inside (2010)
• One Reason (2014)
• Rebirth: A New Beginning (2015)

External links

• Official sites

Notes and References

1. Web site: Exclusive Interview with Onadio Leonardo Part I. Rian Sidik. Hai Online. September 12, 2014.
2. Web site: Onadio Leonardo, vocalist of Killing Me Inside, and was leaving because of this conflict. Yos Beda. Pop Magazine. September 11, 2014.
3. Web site: Panggung Issues, Klimaks Konflik Killing Me Inside Dengan Onad. Adhie Sathya. Hai Magazine. September 21, 2014.
4. Web site: Reborn: Killing Me Inside more sweetest with vocalist of girl. Rizky Aditya Saputra. Liputan 6. November 1, 2014.
5. Web site: Released new album, Killing Me Inside introducing new formation. Kapanlagi. November 3, 2014.
6. Web site: Putra departure from Killing Me Inside for became drum teacher. M .Iqbal Fazarullah Harahap. Detik Hot. June 24, 2016.