Kylesa

Active ·2001–present ·Savannah, United States Progressive Metal Sludge Metal

Current lineup

  • John John Jesse Bass 2025–present
  • Laura Pleasants Vocals, Guitars 2001–2016, 2024–present
  • Phillip Cope Vocals, Guitars 2001–2016, 2024–present
  • Roy Mayorga Drums 2025–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Live only Split up
split up 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2015 Exhausting Fire
 full length —
2014 Live Studio Improvisation 3.7.14
 ep —
2013 Ultraviolet
 full length —
2013 Violitionist Sessions
 ep —
2012 From the Vaults, Vol. 1
 compilation —
2010 Spiral Shadow
 full length —
2009 Static Tensions
 full length —
2006 Time Will Fuse Its Worth
 full length —
2005 To Walk a Middle Course
 full length —
2004 No Ending / A 110° Heat Index
 ep —
2002 Kylesa
 full length —

Latest News

Desertfest Berlin Put Kylesa, Windhand and Brutus Next to the Melvins in May

Desertfest Berlin Put Kylesa, Windhand and Brutus Next to the Melvins in May

Oct 29, 2026

In the Magazine

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Jan 5, 2026
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The Sludge Metal Bands

Dec 14, 2025
Sludge Metal: New Orleans, the Melvins and the Ugly Half of Doom

Sludge Metal: New Orleans, the Melvins and the Ugly Half of Doom

Dec 7, 2025