As I Kill formed in 2001, started by brothers Chris and Ben Graves in Detroit. Their early sound drew from metal acts like Metallica and Slayer. They put out their first album, "The Unexpected," in 2003, followed by "The Violence Within" in 2005. The lineup included bassist Aaron Peake and drummer Adam Pierce.
In 2006, the band released the single "A Million Lies," which became their most recognized track. The song's lyrics addressed political corruption and social injustice, sparking some debate at the time. Other songs from that period include "Hell Of A Ride," "Liberty," and "Wasteland."
Around 2009, Peake left the band and was replaced by Josh Gilbert on bass. As I Kill continued recording, putting out albums like "The Lost Years" in 2009 and "The Return of the Fallen" in 2012. The band's music often combined heavy riffs with themes of disillusionment and critique.
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