Killotine is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The band won the 2025 edition of Wacken Metal Battle in Canada, and went to perform at Wacken Open Air shortly after.
Musical style The band's sound is generally classified as thrash metal and heavy metal. The band have cited Slayer and Metallica as their influences.
Band members Current Matt Fraser – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2024–present) Jesse Luciani – lead guitar (2024–present) James McNeil – bass, backing vocals (2024–present) JJ Tartaglia – drums (2026–present)
Former James Beck – drums (2024–2026)
Session and touring Oscar Szablowski – drums (2026)
Timeline
Discography EPs Live at the Whiskey Pit (2024)
References