Kill Devil Hill (band)

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Kill Devil Hill
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Kill Devil Hill in 2012. L–R: Vinny Appice, Dewey Bragg, and Mark Zavon
Background information
Origin Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels SPV
MembersDewey Bragg
Mark Zavon
Johnny Kelly
Matt Snell
Past members Rex Brown
Vinny Appice
Nico D'Arnese
Website killdevilhillmusic.com

Kill Devil Hill is an American 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. [2] The band is named after the town of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, a location renowned from pirating days. [3]

Contents

The band's sound has been described as "heavy and modern without succumbing to typical contemporary hardcore trappings – indecipherable vocals or overused blast beats." [3]

History

Kill Devil Hill released their self-titled debut album in May 2012. They toured the US with rock band Adrenaline Mob. [4]

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. [5] Appice later stated his leaving the band was due to the lack of punctuality of his other bandmates. [6] [7]

The band performed on Motörhead's Boat Cruise in September 2014 and after touring, the band started to write another album with their new member Johnny Kelly. [8] They decided to record at Stagg Street Studios in California with help from engineer Josh Newell (Linkin Park, In This Moment). [8]

On February 24, 2023, the band announced they had signed with Legend Recordings and would be releasing a new album the same year. They also released a new single titled "Blood in the Water" from their upcoming third album. [9] On August 24, the band announced their third album, Seas of Oblivion, would be released on September 20. [10]

Band members

Current

Former

Discography

Trivia

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References

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  2. ↑ "KILL DEVIL HILL: First Audio Sample Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net . March 15, 2011.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. 1 2 Devores, Courtney (May 18, 2012). "Kill Devil Hill: A rocker's dream creates a new band". Charlotte Observer . Archived from the original on November 9, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Adrenaline Mob and Kill Devil Hill Team Up for U.S. Tour in May". Guitar World. April 5, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  5. ↑ "KILL DEVIL HILL Parts Ways With Drummer VINNY APPICE, Recruits JOHNNY KELLY". Blabbermouth.net . March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Last in Line, Resurrection Kings) Interview". PariahRocks.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ "VINNY APPICE Says Other Members' Lack Of Punctuality Is Reason He Left KILL DEVIL HILL". Blabbermouth.net . July 10, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "KILL DEVIL HILL Returns To Studio". Blabbermouth.net . April 9, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  9. ↑ "KILL DEVIL HILL Announces New Record Deal, First Single In Nearly A Decade". Blabbermouth.net . February 17, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  10. ↑ "KILL DEVIL HILL Feat. Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Members: 'Seas Of Oblivion' LP Due In September". Blabbermouth.net . August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
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