Year : 2020
Style : Groove Metal , Metalcore
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 174 mb
Bio:
Killer Be Killed is an American heavy metal supergroup founded by The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato and Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and ex-Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera in early 2011. The lineup also features Mastodon bassist and co-vocalist Troy Sanders and Converge drummer Ben Koller.The band had slowly been working on material before announcing its name in October 2013, along with their signing to Nuclear Blast.The group's self-titled debut record was released on May 13, 2014.On September 4, 2020 the supergroup announced their return with a new single and released their second album Reluctant Hero on November 20, 2020.
Album:
Supergroups oftentimes grab headlines because they're obviously enticing - on paper, anyway. But the potential of what could be, more often than not, falls short of the mark for a variety of reasons.Back in 2014, however, KILLER BE KILLED broke that mold with its self-titled debut album by hitting the high watermarks of what the component members have reached creatively with their separate, main outfits. The collective now returns with an equally impressive sophomore effort: "Reluctant Hero".Expectations are inevitably high when discussing a band that boasts Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, ex-SEPULTURA), MASTODON's Troy Sanders and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's Greg Puciato to its name. If that veritable list of "who's who" in heavy music wasn't enough, the unit is now joined by none other than CONVERGE's drummer Ben Koller. Each luminary brings his own unique strengths to the table, and their talents merge together into a coherent whole that sounds unlike the output typical of the members' main bands. Perhaps a reason that KILLER BE KILLED proves to be a creative success, unlike many other supergroups, is because the ensemble allows each frontman to make an impact on every song in their own distinct ways.KILLER BE KILLED starts off on the right foot with "Deconstructing Self-Destruction", a song that rides the crest of a riff that's reminiscent of the mighty SEPULTURA. That riff is the foundation upon which Sanders's introspective, soaring vocals are juxtaposed with Cavalera's rabid, biting vocals as well as Puciato's soulful, nasally voice. The trappings of metal are clearly evident throughout, but on this track and elsewhere, there's an unshakable sense of hard rock conciseness at hand. And there's unquestionably an affinity for pop music choruses shining through "Reluctant Hero", especially on a track like "Dream Gone Bad"."Filthy Vagabond" stands apart from the rest of the songs with more pronounced punk rock and hardcore qualities. The dichotomy of Cavalera's barking with the melodic vocals of both Sanders and Puciato creates a likable "good cop/bad cop" dynamic that suits the song well and is present throughout the bulk of "Reluctant Hero". Later, "From A Crowded Wound"'s opening chunky riff makes its mark from the get-go. This seven-minute-long song stands out as the album's highlight, and is ripe with numerous climactic, evocative moments."Reluctant Hero" is an 11-song effort that's well worth the time of these musicians' fans. It isn't flawless, and it probably won't have extensive staying power. But it's an interesting creative expression that's satisfying and certainly atypical to the majority of what's popular in heavy music these days.
Line-Up:
Greg Puciato - Vocals, Guitars (2011-present) - See also: Jerry Cantrell (live), Spylacopa, The Black Queen, ex-Dementia, ex-Error, ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan
Max Cavalera - Vocals, Guitars (2011-present) - See also: Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly, ex-Guerrilha, ex-Nailbomb, Max & Iggor Cavalera, Metal All Stars, ex-Sepultura
Troy Sanders - Vocals, Bass (2012-present) - See also: Mastodon, Thin Lizzy (live), ex-Social Infestation, Gone Is Gone, ex-Four Hour Fogger, ex-Knuckle, ex-Puaka Balava
Ben Koller - Drums (2015-present) - See also: All Pigs Must Die, Acid Tiger, Converge, Mutoid Man, United Nations, ex-Doomriders (live), ex-Blue/Green Heart, ex-Cave In, ex-Force Fed Glass
Tracklist:
01. Deconstructing Self-Destruction
02. Dream Gone Bad
03. Left Of Center
04. Inner Calm From Outer Storms
05. Filthy Vagabond
06. From A Crowded Wound
07. The Great Purge
08. Comfort From Nothing
09. Animus
10. Dead Limbs
11. Reluctant Hero
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