Kill Devil Hill (band)
Kill Devil Hill | |
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 Kill Devil Hill , 2012. L-R: Vinny Appice, Dewey Bragg and Mark Zavon. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Heavy metal, alternative metal |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | SPV |
| Members | Johnny Kelly Mark Zavon Dewey Bragg Nico D’Arnese |
| Past members | Rex Brown Vinny Appice |
Kill Devil Hill is a heavy metal supergroup founded in 2011 by drummer Vinny Appice (former Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell and Dio), bassist Rex Brown (former Pantera and Down), guitarist Mark Zavon (former 40 cycle hum) and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg.[1] The band is named after the town of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, a location renowned from pirating days.[2] [Kill Devil Hills, NC is best known as the site of the Wright Brothers's first failed attempt at flying, resulting in the destruction of their catapulted projectile.] The band's sound has been described as "heavy and modern without succumbing to typical contemporary hardcore trappings – indecipherable vocals or overused blast beats."[2]
Kill Devil Hill released their self-titled debut album in May 2012.
They have toured the US with rock band Adrenaline Mob.[3]
On March 10, 2014, it was announced that Vinny Appice had left the band in order to commit to other things and projects, and that former Type O Negative drummer Johnny Kelly was his replacement.[4]
The band performed on Motörhead's Motörboat's cruise in September 2014 and after touring, the band is determined on writing another album with their new member Kelly. [5] The band decided to record at Stagg Street Studios in California with help from engineer Josh Newell (Linkin Park, In This Moment). [5]
Band members
Current members
- Dewey Bragg – lead vocals (2011–present)
- Mark Zavon – guitar (2011–present)
- Johnny Kelly – drums (2014–present)
- Nico D'Arnese – bass (2019–present)
Former members
- Rex Brown – bass (2011–2019)
- Vinny Appice – drums (2011–2014)
Discography
- Kill Devil Hill (2012)
- Revolution Rise (2013)
Trivia
- In July 2015, Texas Hippie Coalition bassist John Exall started a new musical ensemble called Smoke Hollow along with three musicians, Ashes from Static-X, Dewey Bragg from Kill Devil Hill and Ralf Mueggler from Crowned by Fire.[6]
References
- ^ "KILL DEVIL HILL: First Audio Sample Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. 15 March 2011.
- ^ a b Devores, Courtney (18 May 2012). "Kill Devil Hill: A rocker's dream creates a new band". Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
- ^ "Adrenaline Mob and Kill Devil Hill Team Up for U.S. Tour in May". Guitar World. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- ^ "KILL DEVIL HILL Parts Ways With Drummer VINNY APPICE, Recruits JOHNNY KELLY". Blabbermouth.net. March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "KILL DEVIL HILL Returns To Studio". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2015-04-09. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "John Exall". Facebook. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
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