ABOUT
KVRMA
KVRMA is a modern metal band from Central Pennsylvania blending the aggression of metalcore with elements of nu-metal, melodic hooks, and rap-infused vocals. Built around heavy riffs, dynamic vocals, and emotionally driven songwriting, KVRMA balances crushing intensity with memorable melodies and an energetic live presence. Formed in 2023, KVRMA began writing and recording with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio before officially introducing the band with their debut single, “SILENCE,” in 2024. Since then, the band has continued developing its sound through new releases, music videos, and live performances, including their debut show opening for New Years Day. With a growing catalog and a new chapter of music underway, KVRMA continues to push its sound forward—combining heaviness, melody, and raw emotion without limiting itself to a single corner of modern metal.
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Jackson Gurecki
Originally from Maryland, now hailing from southern Pennsylvania, Jackson has been a fan of metal for most of his life. Listening to bands like Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, and HIM, he found that the dark, heavy, and aggressive sound validated the emotions he was going through at the time. Though he originally played piano, he switched to synthesizrs and keyboards as a way to play with a more aggressive sound. Vocally, he has an unreplicable voice that can reach as low as Ville Valo and as high as Marc Hudson, with a tone that has been compared to Brent Smith, Michael Paulson, and Howard Jones. In addition, he has perfect pitch, which also helps him hone his skills as a singer.
A.J. Lopez
A.J. has been playing live in bands since he was fourteen years old. He taught himself how to play guitar at just 12 years old. Throughout his time as a musician, he has accomplished opening up for bands such as "Fuel," "Galactic Empire," "I See Stars," "Crown the Empire," "Like Moths to Flames," and most recently for KVRMA's debut performance, "New Years Day." He has also performed at major music festivals such as "Rock the Block," "Rock the Mountains," "MusikFest," and "Rocklahoma" in 2022.
Tyler Travis
Born out of a coworker’s need for a bassist, Tyler began playing at the age of 16. His father passed down a bass guitar from his teenage years to teach him his first song. As a result, it inspired Tyler to begin teaching himself how to play. This subsequently brought about many practice sessions studying the recordings of Steve Harris, Rachel Bolan, and Pat Seals. He played his first show in 2012, which lead him to focus on improving the performance aspect of his stage experience. Since then, he has continued to build upon and improve his comfort level in a live setting. His biggest goal is to share his playing and performance with the audience as they briefly forget their ailments of this world
Nolan Mateer
Nolan has been involved in music for over 15 years. Known for his tenure as the vocal powerhouse in "The Art of Deception," Nolan joined KVRMA in January of 2026. He has joined the band to share his unique vocal abilities, providing a brand new and improved experience.
Dane Lowell
Dane Lowell began his musical journey in 2008 and started performing live at just 13 years old in 2011. Currently collaborating closely with longtime bandmates AJ Lopez and Tyler Travis, alongside Jackson Gurecki and Nolan Mateer, KVRMA has pushed Dane more than ever to be the best he can be. Over the years Lowell has shared the stage with many notable acts over the years including Ice Nine Kills, Kublai Khan, Dayseeker and Dance Gavin Dance along side many other similar artists at that respective time. He has also had the honor of performing at festivals featuring major headliners such as Sleep Token, Megadeth, Bad Omens, Korn, Three Days Grace and cannot wait to see what the future holds.