{"id":4867,"date":"2023-09-20T17:52:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=4867"},"modified":"2023-09-20T17:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:52:13","slug":"out-today-kill-devil-hill-releases-seas-of-oblivion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=4867","title":{"rendered":"OUT TODAY! Kill Devil Hill Releases \u201cSeas of Oblivion\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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 Kill Devil Hill Releases New Music After Their 10-Year-Long Hiatus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSeas of Oblivion\u201d Combines Heavy Metal with Hard Rock for A Multi-Textured Music Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles, CA (September 20th, 2023) <\/strong>– Established in 2011 featuring Black Sabbath<\/a> and Dio<\/a> drummer Vinny Appice and Pantera<\/a> bassist Rex Brown, Kill Devil Hill has gone through various member alterations, ultimately leading to their impressive current lineup: Johnny Kelly on drums (Type O Negative<\/a>), Mark Zavon on guitar, Dewey Bragg on vocals, and Matt Snell (ex-Five Finger Death Punch<\/a>) on bass. The group has teamed up with Chris Bianchi and Legend Recordings to release their new album on September 20th titled \u201cSeas of Oblivion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album combines classic hard rock with tinges of metal, and ultimately bridges the gap between contemporary and classic metal. Band members explored the uniqueness of each song, and explained what this record means to them after their long-awaited return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a nearly decade-long hiatus, Kill Devil Hill released their first single, \u201cBlood in the Water\u201d<\/a>, in February of this year, which is a fast-paced and exciting start to the record. With anthemic vocals and nonstop guitar riffs, this song explores themes of fear and despair – an evocative start to the album, and a perfect way of setting up what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou Can\u2019t Kill Me California\u201d<\/a>, their second single off the album, features a more aggressive metal approach than many of the group\u2019s other songs – utilizing more screaming than Kill Devil Hills\u2019 typical melodic metal sound. The aggressive nature of this song speaks to the subject matter at hand, where band members lament about the struggles of life and the human experience – being frustrated with the state of the world, and the difficult times we all have been facing in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cBefore The Devil Knows\u201d<\/a>, released in June of this year, is a groovy track with a combination of infectious vocals and thundering guitar. Kill Devil Hills\u2019 songwriting and harmony skills shine through in this one in a major way.  Lyrics like \u201cI raise my glass to the past, and whatever lies ahead. I hope we get to heaven\u2026before the devil knows we\u2019re dead\u201d help establish a dark, poetic nature to the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s always exciting to explore new musical territories and showcase different aspects of the band’s sound. Transitioning to a more melodic approach can add depth and variety to our music, allowing us to connect with our audience in different ways. By incorporating harmonies and exploring a softer side, you can create a contrast with the aggressive and in-your-face elements present in our previous work. This contrast can make our music more dynamic and showcase our versatility as a band. It also gives me the opportunity as a singer to demonstrate my vocal abilities in a different light, adding a new dimension to performances.\u201d –Dewey Bragg, lead vocals, Kill Devil Hill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The band\u2019s fourth single, \u201cPlaying With Fire\u201d<\/a> is a grungy, more metal\/rock-oriented track, reminiscent of the classic KDH sound. Getting back to basics, the group shows their strengths in this guitar-forward, infectious track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere was a little bit of a new direction in the songwriting.  I\u2019m sure it had to do with the different lineup.  I tried to be more song-oriented in my approach to the songs. I think having Chris Collier producing played a big part as well.\u201d –Johnny Kelly, drummer, Kill Devil Hill <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparable to groups like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, Kill Devil Hill showcase their ability to experiment with many different styles in this album, and push the envelope on what is expected – keeping things fresh and exciting for their fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With four singles out and more to come, such as ‘Pharmaceutical’ ‘Sunshine,’ and ‘From the Ashes’ \u2014 \u201cSeas of Oblivion\u201d promises to explore deep and meaningful topics relating to the universal human experience \u2013 love, loss, yearning, and spirituality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I wasn’t surprised to hear that the boys are on Fire with this one!! \u201cDarkest Days\u201d really brought me back to our time together!! I wish them nothing but Love & Respect as they take this on the road & ram it down your throats!\u201d –<\/em>\u00a0Rex Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently the music video for “Pharmaceutical Sunshine” was released on September 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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