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For similar terms, see Kill Devil Hill.

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]

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

  • Dewey Bragg – lead vocals (2011–present)
  • Mark Zavon – guitar (2011–present)
  • Johnny Kelly – drums (2014–present)
  • Matt Snell – bass (2021–present)

Former

  • Rex Brown – bass (2011–2019)
  • Vinny Appice – drums (2011–2014)
  • Nico D'Arnese – bass (2019–2021)

Discography

Trivia

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kill Devil Hill | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "KILL DEVIL HILL: First Audio Sample Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. March 15, 2011.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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.
  11. ^ "John Exall". Facebook. Retrieved July 25, 2015.

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