Kill Devil Hill (band)

Kill Devil Hill is an American hard rock supergroup,[1] founded in 2011 by drummer Vinny Appice (former Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and Dio), bassist Rex Brown (former Pantera and Down), guitarist Mark Zavon, 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]

Kill Devil Hill
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] heavy metal
Years active2011–present
LabelsSPV
Associated actsBlack Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Dio, Pantera, Down, Pissing Razors, Type O Negative
Websitekilldevilhillmusic.com
MembersJohnny Kelly
Mark Zavon
Dewey Bragg
Nico D’Arnese
Past membersRex Brown
Vinny Appice

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]

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.[6] They decided to record at Stagg Street Studios in California with help from engineer Josh Newell (Linkin Park, In This Moment). [6]

Band members

Current
  • Dewey Bragg – lead vocals (2011–present)
  • Mark Zavon – guitar (2011–present)
  • Johnny Kelly – drums (2014–present)
  • Nico D'Arnese – bass (2019–present)

Former

Discography

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.[7]

References
  1. Monger, James Christopher. "Revolution Rise - Kill Devil Hill | Songs, Reviews, Credits". allmusic.com.
  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. "KILL DEVIL HILL Returns To Studio". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. April 9, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  7. "John Exall". Facebook. Retrieved July 25, 2015.


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