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After a few years of silence, XIII Minutes is back — reforged as their strongest, hardest-hitting iteration yet. The alternative metal band made a name for themselves with their album Obsessed, released in 2019 via Rottweiler Records. The album spawned the track “Who Told You,” which topped Christian rock charts. But life seasons changed, and the band went dark. Until now. “I think the focus on the culture and collective goals is what sets this era apart,” reflects Jamie Kucinski, band founder and drummer. “Through every step and experience, clarity has presented itself. Even during the hiatus, I began to better understand what I wanted to accomplish.” That steady focusing in led Kucinski to recruiting a new lineup in 2023, a lineup united under the common purpose of the band’s culture: a culture defined by hope, community and fun. Thomas Wheat returned on guitar and backing vocals. Jerrod Cunningham joined on lead vocals and Justin Elsten on bass and backing vocals. As the band has taken shape into its brand-new form, listeners have quickly found themselves recognizing the band they’ve always loved in these new trappings. This new cast of players has already been tested and approved on stages such as Lifest, The 107.1 KOUJ Block Party and Rock N The River Festival. XIII Minutes plans to release new music throughout 2024. Bio Provided Courtesy of Mary Nikkel Media