John Franck (born June 8, 1990), also known as Bilmuri, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the former clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Attack Attack!. He departed the band in 2010, and formed a new group called The March Ahead. In 2016, he began a new musical project under the name Bilmuri. Franck has also produced music for artists such as Dave Days and Jarrod Alonge.
Early life John Franck was born on June 8, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised in Westerville, Ohio. He started playing music when he first received a guitar in sixth grade. In high school, he met and befriended Caleb Shomo.
Career 2005–2010: Attack Attack!
Franck, along with Andrew Whiting, Nick White and Andrew Wetzel met Austin Carlile while playing in local high school bands when they decided to form Attack Attack!. In November 2008, they released their debut studio album, Someday Came Suddenly, which featured Carlile on lead vocals, via Rise Records. The album debuted at number 193 on the Billboard 200, selling 3,600 copies in its first week. They released their self-titled second studio album on June 8, 2010. The album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200. On November 10, 2010, Johnny Franck announced his departure from the band to focus on his relationship with God.
2011–2020: The March Ahead In 2011, Franck formed a new group with Mike Caswell (K Será) called The March Ahead. The group worked on demos with producer Joey Sturgis, who also worked with Attack Attack!. They released their debut single, "I.R.T.S" on May 26, 2011. Their self-titled debut EP was released on August 16. In September 2013, the band performed at Liberty University, before Franck gave his testimony and fielded questions from the audience. In 2014, they released a cover of One Direction's "Story of My Life". In late 2014, the band premiered two new singles: "Creation" and "Statues". Throughout 2015 to 2020, the band released a handful of non-album singles.
2016–present: Bilmuri In 2016, Franck formed a solo project under the name, Bilmuri. The name is a play on the American actor Bill Murray. He released his debut studio album, Jaguar Shark under Bilmuri in January 2016. He later released the self-titled studio album on July 15. In 2017, Bilmuri released two albums, Frame and Banana. He released the album, Taco in August 2018. A cover of Owl City's "Fireflies" was released in September 2018. In November 2019, Franck collaborated with Shomo and released a parody version of their debut single with Attack Attack!, "Stick Stickly" titled, "Thicc Thiccly". The single was included on Bilmuri's album, Rich Sips, which was released on December 17. In April 2020, he released a collaborative album, Muri and Friends, where he had his friends sing the songs he produced for the album. In November 2020, Bilmuri released the album Eggy Pocket, which features appearances from Jon Mess (of Dance Gavin Dance) and Dayseeker. He was featured on the song "Into the Sunset" by Dance Gavin Dance on their album, Afterburner. In 2022, he released the album, Goblin Hours. He also embarked on the Goblin Hours tour in support of the album's release. Bilmuri joined Babymetal on the Fox Fest in May 2024. In June 2024, Franck signed with Columbia Records and released the album, American Motor Sports under the label. Bilmuri joined Sleep Token on a European tour in November 2024.
In June 2025, Bilmuri released a new song titled, "More Than Hate" and revealed a new album would follow. During that summer, he embarked on the Unstoppable Bilmuri Summer Slammer Tour. On March 13, 2026, he released another single, "Always Let You Down", featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember. The song peaked at number 45 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. It also reached number five on the US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. On April 7, he released the single, "Where to Find Me" featuring Novelists. On April 10, he released his fifteenth album, Kinda Hard and embarked on a North American headlining tour in support of the album. The album debuted at number 108 on the Billboard 200.
2016–present: Chayr In 2016, he started an acoustic band with his friends. They released their debut studio album, Desk on March 28, 2018.
Solo career and collaborations In June 2014, Franck released his debut single "There's Always Hope", as a solo artist. Franck has produced music for local bands like We Are The Blog, Boys of Fall, Insomniac and The Following, as well as with notable musicians such as Dave Days and Jarrod Alonge. He also collaborated with groups such as Dance Gavin Dance and Make Me Famous. He owns a recording studio, Johnny Franck Studios, where he has worked with over 70 bands.
Musical styles and influences Franck cited early influences from Enter Shikari and Forever the Sickest Kids. According to him, he loved how Enter Shikari combined dance music and hardcore breakdowns and wanted to incorporate that in Attack Attack!'s music. He also added some Christian themes to the band's music before his departure. Bilmuri has been described as post-hardcore and neon pop-punk, with hardcore and emo music influences. Bilmuri also incorporates lo-fi and indie-pop music.
Personal life He resides in Westerville, Ohio. Regarding his departure from Attack Attack! Franck cited his desire to focus on his Christian faith. He ran two Bible studies, one from his home and another at a high school. He has subsequently expressed skepticism regarding Christianity. Franck enjoys watching anime and cites it as inspiration for his music.
Bilmuri live members
Current members Reese Maslen – guitar, backing vocals (2021–2025, 2026–present) Gabi Rose – saxophone, vocals, flute (2022–present) Aino Muruaishi – bass (2025, 2026–present) Joe Compton – pedal steel, banjo, acoustic guitar (2025–present) Zach Dubay – drums (2026–present)
Former members Noah Lanzador – drums (2018–2021) Paul Brennan – bass guitar, backing vocals (2018–2022) Catherine "OBLVYN" Bliemel – bass guitar, keyboards (2022) Jake Navarro – drums (2023) Xavier Ware – drums (2024–2025) Josh Manuel – drums (2021–2022, 2025) Nick Edwards – bass (2026)
Discography Attack Attack!
Someday Came Suddenly (2008) Attack Attack! (2010)
The March Ahead The March Ahead (2011) Weight (2017)
Bilmuri Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US SCO UKSales UKRock Jaguar Shark Released: January 3, 2016 Label: Bilmuri Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — Bilmuri Released: July 15, 2016 Label: Bilmuri Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — Letter Released: November 21, 2016 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — Frame Released: June 8, 2017 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — Banana Released: October 11, 2017 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — Solid Chub Released: March 16, 2018 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Taco Released: August 30, 2018 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Wet Milk Released: April 19, 2019 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Rich Sips Released: December 17, 2019 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Muri and Friends Released: April 7, 2020 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Eggy Pocket Released: November 17, 2020 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — 400lb Back Squat Released: September 27, 2021 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — Goblin Hours Released: October 14, 2022 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: CD, digital download, streaming — — — — American Motor Sports Released: June 28, 2024 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download, LP, streaming — — — — Kinda Hard Released: April 10, 2026 Label: Columbia Formats: Digital download, LP, CD, streaming 108 71 50 10 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Live albums + List of live albums with selected details Title Details Bilmuri Presents: The Hog Crankers Ball Released: June 25, 2021 Label: Johnny Franck Productions Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles +List of singles as lead artist, showing chart positions, year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album USHardRock USHotRock USMain.Peaks on the Mainstream Rock chart: More Than Hate: Always Let You Down: USRockAir.Peaks on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart: "Always Let You Down": "There's Always Hope" 2014 — — — — rowspan="3" "Hold On, We're Going Home" 2016 — — — — "Army" — — — — "You" — — — — Bilmuri "Faint" — — — — Letters "Scar" 2017 — — — — Frame "Wave" — — — — Banana "The Climb" — — — — "Gradient" 2018 — — — — Solid Chub "Melancholy" — — — — Taco "Stay" — — — — rowspan="2" "Fireflies" — — — — "Lifeisgood" 2019 — — — — Wet Milk "Thicc Thiccly" — — — — Rich Sips "ABSOLUTELYCRANKINMYMF'INHOG" 2020 — — — — Eggy Pocket "LORDFARQUADZILLA" 2021 — — — — 400lb Back Squat "The Void Approacheth" 2022 — — — — Goblin Hours "Corn-Fed Yetis" — — — — "Anabolic Spudsman (Thique Edition)" — — — — rowspan="3" "Boutta Cashew" 2023 — — — — "Livin' Laughin' Lovin'" — — — — "Better Hell" 2024 — — — — American Motor Sports "Blindsided" — — — — "2016 Cavaliers (Ohio)" — — — — "More Than Hate" 2025 14 — 25 — Kinda Hard "Hard 2 Tell" 21 — — — "I Really Want to Stay at Your House" — — — — Spotify Singles "Twice" 2026 21 — — — Kinda Hard "Always Let You Down" 3 45 7 21 "Where To Find Me" 20 — — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album USHardRock "Kinda Hard" 2026 19 Kinda Hard "Worst Part of You" 17 "Rock Bottom" 12 "Shyt Fyst" 24 "Back, Then" 25
Guest appearances Year Title Artist(s) Album 2011 "Control Freak" Sirena For Those Who Dare to Dream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N21VzQmMN5c in YoutubeSirena - Control Freak (New Song!) 2011 in Youtube "(L)egolord" Another Hero Dies Arguments Another Hero Dies – Arguments in Discogs2012 "I Am a Traitor" Make Me Famous It's Now or Never Make Me Famous – Keep This in Your Music Player in Genius2013 "Never Break Character!" She Screams of Royalty Never Break Character! (Feat. Johnny Franck, former Attack Attack!) in Bandcamp "Spectre" The Wise Man's Fear Ascend from Darkness (EP) The Wise Man's Fear – Ascend From Darkness in Genius2015 "I'm So Scene 2.0" Jarrod Alonge Beating a Dead Horse Jarrod Alonge – Beating A Dead Horse in GeniusBeating a Dead Horse in Allmusic2016 "Trigger Warning" Sunrise Skater Kids Friendville Sunrise Skater Kids – Friendville in Genius "Sugar Pill" (The Japanese House cover) Nathan Kane 2020 "Into the Sunset" Dance Gavin Dance Afterburner "Forgetting Yourself" A Legacy Left Keep Your Enemies Close 2021 "Careless Whisper" Jonathan Young Young's Old Covers
Production discography