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Killing Moon (band)

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Killing Moon
OriginBoston
GenresHeavy metal, Death metal,[1][2] Black metal,[2] Power metal[1]
Years active2004 – present
LabelsRakehell Records
MembersVena Kava
Mike Desmond
Hammer Ash
Websitehttp://www.killingmoon.us

Killing Moon is a Boston, Massachusetts-based, female-fronted death metal band,[1][2] formally known as WhipKraft.[3][4] Vena Kava, the lead singer and founder of the band, specializes in the death growl.[5][6]

History

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WhipKraft started out as a duo in San Francisco’s industrial Rocker Studios as a musical experiment.[7] Vena Kava officially formed WhipKraft in 2004. However, in 2003, Kava met The Slough Feg to form the early foundations of the band.[8] WhipKraft was soon a live circuit act, with Slough Feg Members backing Kava; these included, Maestas, Mike Scalzi and Greg Ha.[9] WhipKraft was a full-on theatrical performance, with dancers, performers and costumes.[10][11] In 2007, WhipKraft released their debut album Welcome to the Chapel Perilous.

Killing Moon draws from the following musical influences: Iron Maiden, Children of Bodom, Slayer, Behemoth, Megadeth, Stratovarius, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy and Fear of God.[12]

The band was originally named WhipKraft, but, in 2009, the band changed the name to Killing Moon.

Album information

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Welcome to the Chapel Perilous was released in 2007. In the summer of 2007, WhipKraft released their single WE MUST DIE. In 2009, Killing Moon released a collectors double-track album, "Twilight Holocaust." Currently[when?], Killing Moon is working on a concept album, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.[13]

Discography

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  • Welcome to the Chapel Perilous (2007)
  • "WE MUST DIE" single (2007)
  • "Twilight Holocaust" (double track) (2009)

Videos

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Twilight Holocaust (2009)

Current members

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  • Vena Kava (vocalist/death growl)
  • Mike Desmond (lead guitarist)
  • Hammer Ash (drums)

Former members

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  • Mike Scalzi (guitar) Slough Feg
  • Mark Baggot (guitar)
  • Troy Arajas (drums)
  • Colin Delaney (drums)
  • Lee Grof (drums)
  • Hammer Ash (drums)
  • Greg Haa (drums) Slough Feg
  • Patrick Marcoux (bass)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "defining the boundaries of death and power metal". Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Killing Moon Discuss' the Brutalizing Future". 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  3. ^ Sharpe-Young, G (2005a). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. New Plymouth. Zonda Books Limited; 1st edition. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1
  4. ^ Sharpe-Young, G (2007b). Thrash Metal. New Plymouth. Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 0-9582684-3-6
  5. ^ http://www.metalmaidens.com/encyclopedia2.htm METAL AND (HARD)ROCK LADIES ENCYCLOPEDIA M-Z
  6. ^ Mercer, Mick (2009). "Music to Die For." London. Chery Red Books. ISBN 978-1-901447-26-2
  7. ^ Industrialized Metal WhipKraft Interview 2008 Archived 2008-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Vampire Magazine Archived August 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ MusicMight[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/WhipKraft/2075/ Tarterean Desire
  11. ^ PowerSlave Underground Metal
  12. ^ [1] The Mic Online Interview
  13. ^ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/whipkraft Album Information
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