A Killers Confession at Crafthouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 11, 2025.
Photos and Review by The Pit Magazine Contributor David Desin Photography
Pittsburgh’s Crafthouse Stage & Grill with a promise of ritual and revelation: the launch of the “Dogmatic Confessions” tour featuring A Killers Confession (AKC) and Dogma. Source of mystique, theatricality and heavy atmosphere by both bands, this show had high expectations since Dogma has recently had some major lineup changes.
Opening & Venue Atmosphere
The general-admission, first-come seating format made for a mixed crowd: dedicated metalheads, local fans, and curious newcomers drawn in by A Killers Confession new album release or Dogma’s dramatic image. The venue handled the energy well: the sound was crisp, and great lighting.
Dogma
Dogma rose from the lights to present their version of a metal mass. Despite the rumblings of lineup turbulence—several original members having departed and pointed questions raised about the band’s internal workings. Yet on this night they did not disappoint.
Dogma maintains their signature aesthetic: the “nuns” imagery, the gothic theatrics, the ritualistic vibe. The stage lighting, and strong visual cues made it feel more like performance art than a straight rock show. The newest iteration of the band looked polished, committed, and professional. If one knew nothing of internal drama, the spectacle would impress.
While backstage drama may swirl, on-stage Dogma showed resilience. They looked like a unit ready to prove themselves. The fact that they maintained such a performance despite change is a testament to their professionalism and commitment to the music.
Given the context of revised band identity and external scrutiny, the impression was: they’ve done the work, they’ve stepped up, and they’re still worth checking out.
A Killer’s Confession
A Killers Confession took the stage and launched straight into the recent material from their new release and some older songs. Waylon Reavis carried himself with confidence and vigor, his voice cutting through the mix with clarity. The tracks that leaned harder—clattering guitar, pounding drums—hit the crowd quickly, and the audience responded with headbanging.
Reavis’s interaction with the crowd felt genuine: nodding, pointing, encouraging singing. The energy increased when AKC pulled from older catalog tracks.
Everyone loves the look of the band with their masks and outfits on. It adds to the theatrics of the show and the background TVs with the video adds a great touch.
Overall, A Killer’s Confession delivered a solid set, proving they remain a force in the alternative/metal space. Their newer material works live, and they hold the stage.
Final Thoughts
The “Dogmatic Confessions” tour opener in Pittsburgh delivered. For A Killer’s Confession, it reaffirmed their place in the modern metal scene—strong performance, good crowd-connection, an appealing setlist. For Dogma, it provided a proof-of-concept: yes, there have been changes, yes, questions remain—but tonight, they showed up, and they delivered.
In a scene littered with unfulfilled hype and fleeting projects, this show felt like more than just another tour stop. It felt like two bands—one with legacy and one with aspiration—meeting at a crossroads and offering something potent.
If you’re a fan of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, theatrical presentation, and the kind of metal show where image and music both matter, keep an eye on this tour. And if you had doubts about Dogma after the lineup shifts: tonight offered a very strong rebuttal.
Photos by The Pit Magazine photographer David Desin Photography, in Eerie, Pennsylvania. ©2025.
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