Heavy Metal Kings
Underground hip hop duo of Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz.
Heavy Metal Kings is an underground hip hop duo composed of veteran rappers Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz. The group's name originated from a 2006 single by Jedi Mind Tricks, on which Ill Bill was featured. That single, released through Babygrande Records, came in a limited edition blue vinyl pressing signed by Vinnie Paz.
Quick Facts
- Also known as
- HMK
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn, New York
- Genre
- Hip hop
- Years active
- 2010–present
- Label
- Enemy Soil
- Current members
- Vinnie Paz; Ill Bill
Facts from the source article.
History
Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz formed Heavy Metal Kings and released a self-titled album on April 5, 2011, through Enemy Soil/Uncle Howie. The first track from that album, "Keeper Of The Seven Keys," was produced by C-Lance. The album featured production from DJ Muggs, Ill Bill, Shuko, Sicknature, C-Lance, Grand Finale, Jack of All Trades, Junior Makhno, Vherbal, and Gemcrates, with guest emcees including Reef the Lost Cauze, Slaine, Crypt the Warchild, Q-Unique, and Sabac Red. In 2011, an associated producer posted that an album titled Heavy Metal Kings vs. DJ Muggs was in the works, but Ill Bill stated in a 2016 interview that the project was no longer being worked on. Heavy Metal Kings released their second album, Black God White Devil, in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heavy Metal Kings from?
Heavy Metal Kings originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn, New York.
When was Heavy Metal Kings active?
Heavy Metal Kings has been active since 2010.
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