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Second Shooter is a female-fronted heavy metal band from Los Angeles. No gimmicks, no B.S., just unpretentious, uncompromising metal that seamlessly melds the most enthralling aspects of multiple subgenres – including thrash, death, groove, and progressive metal – into an unstoppable cathartic force.

Channeling life’s tragedies, treacheries, and chaos, their ambitious songs connect through Melanie Johnson’s cultured screams, emotive singing, and fearless lyrics.

Second Shooter was formed by guitarist Travis Hildreth and drummer James Wilinski in 2017, in part to help process the harrowing tragedy that suddenly ended their previous band. Following several lineup changes, the quintet cemented their rare, ferocious chemistry with the arrival of Johnson, guitarist Wynn McElwee, and bassist Jeff Clark.

Comprising seasoned instrumentalists fronted by force-of-nature newcomer Johnson, Second Shooter made their stunning 2018 debut opening for Phil Anselmo’s Scour at L.A.’s legendary Whisky a Go Go. They have since shared stages with the likes of Jinjer, Swallow the Sun, and Abigail Williams. With two EPs already released, the prolific and ever-evolving outfit will continue its dizzying upward arc with a hugely anticipated debut album in early 2023.

Melanie Johnson
Vocals
Wynn McElwee
Guitar
Travis Hildreth
Guitar
Jeff Clark
Bass
James Wilinski
Drums

music

Previously unreleased

CagedSecond Shooter
00:00 / 03:33
Bringer of DeathSecond Shooter
00:00 / 04:15
Protect and ServeSecond Shooter
00:00 / 03:34

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