Killer Be Killed
American heavy metal supergroup formed in 2011.
Killer Be Killed is an American heavy metal supergroup founded in early 2011 by vocalists Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan) and Max Cavalera (Soulfly). The lineup also includes Mastodon bassist and co-vocalist Troy Sanders and Converge drummer Ben Koller. The band released its self-titled debut album in 2014 and a second album, Reluctant Hero, in November 2020.
Quick Facts
- Landscape
- yes
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Genre
- Groove metal, alternative metal
- Years Active
- 2011–present
- Label
- Nuclear Blast
- Spinoff Of
- Soulfly / The Dillinger Escape Plan / Mastodon / The Mars Volta / Torche / Converge / All Pigs Must Die
- Current Members
- Greg Puciato / Max Cavalera / Troy Sanders / Ben Koller
- Past Members
- Dave Elitch
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Lore & Background
Killer Be Killed was first announced in February 2011, when Metal Hammer reported that Greg Puciato and Max Cavalera were planning a new project in the vein of Cavalera's Nailbomb band. The Mars Volta's Dave Elitch and Mastodon's Troy Sanders were soon announced as part of the project; Converge bassist Nate Newton was originally eyed but unable to join, so Cavalera reached out to Sanders instead. The group entered Fortress Studio in Los Angeles in September 2013 with producer Josh Wilbur, still without a name. In October 2013, the band revealed the name Killer Be Killed and announced their signing to Nuclear Blast. Their self-titled debut album was released on May 13, 2014. Converge drummer Ben Koller joined for the band's live debut at Soundwave Festival and became a full member in summer 2014, replacing Elitch.
Reader's Guide
Killer Be Killed represents a collaboration of prominent figures from extreme and progressive metal. The band's musical style has been described as a progressive form of groove metal, incorporating elements of melodic metalcore, hardcore punk, crossover thrash, and progressive rock. Their debut album was noted as politically charged, with Puciato characterizing the sound as 'a bit of Sabbath-y doom, a bit of thrash, a bit of hardcore and punk.' After a period of inactivity, the band returned in September 2020 with the single 'Deconstructing Self-Destruction' and released their second album, Reluctant Hero, in November 2020. The recording process for the second album was kept secret by mutual agreement among the members to avoid creating buzz. The band's significance lies in its fusion of distinct styles from each member's primary bands, creating a unique sound within the heavy metal supergroup tradition.
Did You Know?
- The band was first announced in February 2011 via Metal Hammer.
- Converge bassist Nate Newton was originally eyed for the project but could not join.
- Ben Koller joined as a full member in summer 2014 after replacing Dave Elitch.
- The second album, Reluctant Hero, was released on November 20, 2020.
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