Mastodon are a musical enigma that has always walked a fine line as a metal band. Fine in respect that some of their music almost has that universal crossover appeal that threatens to break into the hallowed world of mainstream music while still maintaining a chaotic level of disdain. Not that they make a concerted […] …Continue Reading
Last year saw the release of Reluctant Hero, the new album by metal supergroup Killer Be Killed. More than just the sum of its parts, the record was a huge hit, earning critical acclaim and […]
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Following last weeks release of Reluctant Hero, Killer Be Killed are back with an animated film clip for “From A Crowded Wound”.
Drummer Ben Koller says of the song: “’ From a Crowded Wound’ is the creeping punisher on this record, a lumbering steamroller laying a trail of sleek acid slime from…Continue Reading
While the members of Killer Be Killed require no introduction—they’re pieces of storied and decorated bands that have shaped heavy music for decades—the egoless friendship of the four members retain the band’s exciting, “first band” ethos. After more than five years of silence and hardly a mention of the bandContinue Reading
Killer Be Killed’s first album was IMHO one of the best metal debuts album of all time. Supergroup forays are always a dicey ring to get into especially when it contains four of the finest musicians from all walks of heavy metal diversity come together in the same rehearsal space. The…Continue Reading
Let’s be honest: if they wanted to, Killer Be Killed could rest on their laurels and still do just fine. The band’s line-up is comprised of Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera, Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders, The […]
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The bassist/vocalist has utilized the time off from touring to write and/or record for all three of his bands.
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As has been discussed and bandied about for the better part of nearly a decade on how Killer Be Killed is a supergroup, there is no need for me to dwell on it further here for readers to reacquaint themselves with this massive band. What is important right now in the…Continue Reading
The band’s new album comes out next month.
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We discuss Killer Be Killed’s second album, updates on new music from Mastodon and Gone is Gone, his thoughts on releasing music during a pandemic and more.
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