Kill Devil Hill (band)

Kill Devil Hill is an American rock 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]

Not to be confused with The Kill Devil Hills.

Kill Devil Hill
Kill Devil Hill in 2012. L–R: Vinny Appice, Dewey Bragg, and Mark Zavon
Kill Devil Hill in 2012. L–R: Vinny Appice, Dewey Bragg, and Mark Zavon
Background information
OriginKill Devil Hills, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresHard rock,[1] post-grunge,[1] heavy metal[1]
Years active2011–present
LabelsSPV
MembersDewey Bragg
Mark Zavon
Johnny Kelly
Matt Snell
Past membersRex Brown
Vinny Appice
Nico D'Arnese
Websitekilldevilhillmusic.com

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. "Kill Devil Hill | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  2. "KILL DEVIL HILL: First Audio Sample Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. March 15, 2011.
  3. 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". The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show - PariahRocks.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  7. Blabbermouth (July 10, 2021). "VINNY APPICE Says Other Members' Lack Of Punctuality Is Reason He Left KILL DEVIL HILL". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  8. "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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