Kill Devil Hill–the metal supergroup featuring former Pantera and Down bassist Rex Brown, ex-Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, Pissing Razors singer Jason “Dewey” Bragg, and erstwhile RATT guitarist Mark Zavon–have released their self-titled debut earlier this year. Today, they’re premiering the lyric video for standout track, “Hangman,” as well as sharing behind-the-scenes footage in which band members discuss the song. Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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Kill Devil Hill–the metal supergroup featuring former Pantera and Down bassist Rex Brown, ex-Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, Pissing Razors singer Jason “Dewey” Bragg, and erstwhile RATT guitarist Mark Zavon–have released their self-titled debut earlier this year. Today, they’re premiering the lyric video for standout track, “War Machine,” as well as sharing behind-the-scenes footage in which band members discuss the song. Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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In case you’ve been living under a rock, the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards are taking place April 11 in Downtown Los Angeles at Club Nokia. Check out a preview of the show below featuring Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, Hellyeah’s Vinnie Paul, Kill Devil Hill’s and Heaven and Hell’s Vinny Appice, Adrenaline Mob’s Mike Portnoy and John Moyer, and some punk named Chris Jericho. And if you haven’t already, click here to vote for your favorite artists.
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The metal world turned out in force last night to pay tribute to former Pantera and Damageplan guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott at the annual DimeBash concert. You can check out fan-filmed videos, below, of the show that included performances by Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Sebastian Bach, David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, ex–Guns N’ Roses), and many more.
The event took place at the Key Club in Hollywood, California, with openers Kill Devil Hill—the supergroup featuring Dime’s former Pantera bandmate Rex Brown, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell), Mark Zavon (Ratt, W.A.S.P.), and Jason “Dewey’ Bragg.
With all proceeds from the show going toward the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, last night was also a tribute to the former Heaven and Hell frontman who passed away, due to stomach cancer, last year. The set list duly reflected this, with songs performed including Pantera’s “Walk” and “Cemetery Gates,” as well as Dio staples like “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules.”
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Celebrating the lives fallen Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell and Ronnie James Dio, members of Slipknot, System of a Down, Anthrax, and more are uniting to pay their respects at DimeBash 2011 at Hollywood’s Key Club on December 14. The event is a communion of songs and stories, where everyone present can tip their glasses to one of the true masters of not only guitar but music as a whole.
“Today marks the seventh year, which still doesn’t seem like a reality to me,” said Rita Haney, longtime girlfriend of Dime and the person who knew him best, in a statement. “Sometimes I think, Boy, this sure is a long-ass tour, but then I focus back in and realize what I’m working on at this moment. And I just have to smile and be thankful for all the amazing people that surround me—thanks to him. I hope everyone enjoys this event as much as we like bringing it to them. It’s nothing more, nothing less, than ‘about a damn good time!’—one of my favorite Dime pastimes and phrases. There are no words to express my thanks to all the artists who make this event special and give ‘us fans’ a night to remember two truly amazing people and the music they created! I am forever at your beckon call, so c’mon out and experience the evening with us. It’s going to be quite magical!!!”
The Key Club Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the vocal talents of Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Disturbed’s Dave Draiman, Velvet Revolver and Loaded’s Duff McKagan, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Suicidal Tendencies’ Mike Muir, and Sebastian Bach; the guitar of John 5, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Machine Head’s Phil Demmel, Ratt’s Warren DeMartini, Ben Harper, In This Moment’s Chris Howorth, and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello; and the rhythms of King’s X’s Doug Pinnick, James LoMenzo, Rob Zombie band member Ginger Fish, Whitesnake’s Brian Tichy and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison, with many more superstars lending their vocal and playing skills to the metal proceedings. The whole shebang being emceed by That Metal Show’s Eddie Trunk and his cohosts, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. In addition, kicking off the event will be Kill Devil Hill, featuring the legendary Vinny Appice and former Pantera bassist Rex Brown. Also on deck are Dio Disciples, featuring the great Rudy Sarzo and vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes.
The entire proceeds from the event benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Additionally, attendees will be able to land some limited-edition merchandise and purchase Monster Energy cocktail drink specials with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the cause as well.
Ticket prices are $20 and are on sale now here.
Doors open at 7 P.M.; Show begins at 8 P.M.
For more information go to MonstErenergy.com or Facebook.com/MonsterEnergyMusic.
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Kill Devil Hill–the supergroup featuring Rex Brown of Pantera and Down and Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell–will release their self-titled debut full-length in late March. But they’re premiering a cut from the record right here right now for you listening pleasure. Crank the track, titled “Time and Time Again,” below and let us know what you think in the comments.
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Kill Devil Hill, the new project featuring former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice and ex-Pantera and Down bassist Rex Brown, have inked a record deal with SPV/Steamhammer. The band’s lineup is completed by vocalist Dew Bragg and guitarist Mark Zavon.
Appice commented on the signing by saying, “We are a new band with the power, energy, and history to stand out, create music, and be successful. We are proud to be with SPV, a label with the same attitude, talent, and drive!”
Brown was similarly enthusiastic, “It is with a great pleasure to be aboard the SPV Music Blanket. We are looking forward to a great new experience with a label that has put out many great metal records. Cheers!”
The band is currently working on their debut album with producer Warren Riker (Down, Corrosion of Conformity). The currently untitled record is tentatively scheduled for release in March, 2012.
You can also catch Kill Devil Hill on a short club tour, beginning next month. Dates below.
10/02 Clifton, NJ, Dingbatz
10/04 Morgantown, WV, 123 Pleasant Street
10/05 Reading, PA, Reverb
10/07 Charlotte, NC, Tremont Music Hall
10/08 Spartanburg SC, Ground Zero
10/09 Greensboro, NC, Arizona Petes
10/13 Little Rock, AR, Downtown Music
10/14 Fort Worth, TX, The Aardvark
10/15 Houston, TX, Warehouse Live
10/19 San Antonio, TX, Back Stage Live
10/20 Shreveport, LA, Riverside Warehouse
10/21 Jackson, MS, Club Fire
10/22 Lafayette, LA, Grant Street Hall
10/25 Cookeville, TN, Amps and Ramps
10/27 Kent, OH, Outpost Concert Club
10/28 Columbus, OH, Slapsy Maxie
10/29 Covington, KY, The MaddHadder
10/31 Omaha, NE, Chrome Lounge
11/02 Des Moines, IA, The House of Bricks
11/03 Lincoln, NE, Knickerbockers
11/04 Salina, KS, Santa Fe Saloon
11/05 St Louis, MO, Pitters Tavern