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Origin
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Hardcore
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Rock/Pop
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Born
2000
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2000 to 
2004
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The Killing Tree - Replace My Heart4 users
The Killing Tree - Violets Are Blue4 users
The Killing Tree - Switchblade Architect3 users
The Killing Tree - Prelude to Pain
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The Killing Tree (sometimes abbreviated as TKT) was a metalcore band from Chicago, Illinois. They were another band of Tim McIlrath (Rise Against's lead singer), and also contain a former guitarist from Rise Against, Todd Mohney.
The Killing Tree were formed before McIlrath's other band, Rise Against, with a "female roommate [named Laura Cahill] at the time singing for [them] for awhile", McIlrath on guitar, Reu on bass, and Remis on drums. In an interview, McIlrath told the interviewer "I used to play in a band called Baxter with Geoff Reu and Remis, and we always had an itch to do heavier music." McIlrath was concerned that Rise Against's record label, Fat Wreck Chords would not want him recording with a different band, so all members of The Killing Tree used false identities when performing and recording. The Killing Tree has not had any albums or EPs released since 2003.
The Killing Tree's musical style is less conventional than Rise Against. The songs are generally longer and have more metalcore influences, such as screaming vocals and aggressive breakdowns. Although the vocals are primarily screamed, many tracks alternate between screaming and clean vocals. The lyrics tend to be darker and have violent themes. These qualities make the band less appealing to mainstream audiences than Rise Against.
The Killing Tree has not performed live since 2004 or released any new music since 2006, and the official website has not been updated since August 26, 2005. It has also been confirmed that the band has no plans to get back together.
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