Kill II This
| Kill II This | |
|---|---|
| Origin | , England |
| Genres | Nu metal |
| Labels | Visible Noise |
| Associated acts | City Of God, China Beach |
| Members | Simon Gordon Mark Mynett Pete Stone Jeff Singer |
| Past members | Nick Arlea Matt Pollock Caroline Campbell Jeff Singer Ben Calvert Phillip Bretnall Suneil Raj Steve Rooney Martin Wheeler |
Kill II This (sometimes typeset as Kill 2 This) are a Metal band from Manchester, England.
KILL II THIS blend extreme metal music with elements of industrial electronica, hip-hop and even opera. Terrorizer magazine summed it up by saying, "Their sound crosses clever industrial style sampling with fearsome guitar. Kill II This have created a beast which is threatening yet danceable."
They experienced the highs of critical acclaim and prestigious tours. They also had to deal with forced line up changes, which from time to time tested the band's resolve. But with guitarist Mark Mynett at the helm they carried on regardless, creating one innovative album after another.
The first album, "Another Cross II Bare," was released in 1997 and featured Jeff Singer (drums), Pete Stone (Bass) and Nick Arlea (vocals). KILL II THIS supported GRIP INC. and SKINLAB for some UK dates in June 1997 then MEGADETH on their "Cryptic Writings" European tour.
In 1998 the second album, "Deviate," was released to huge praise from press and fans alike. Matt Pollock and Caroline Campbell were recruited for vocal and bass duties, while Ben Calvert replaced Jeff Singer on drums for touring duties after the album had been recorded. Metal Hammer's review said, "Here is an album brimming with deflowered gems; downbeat riffs that don't depress and confident grooves." 2000 saw KILL II THIS out on a British tour supported by EARTHTONE 9 and LINEA 77.
The band's third effort, "Trinity," featured FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell guesting on the cover of FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD's "Two Tribes." The band was confirmed as support to the GODFLESH and DEVIN TOWNSEND package tour of Britain during December 2001. They would also open for SOIL's UK debut gig in January 2002. Kerrang! said, " Kill II This set about putting the last 20 years of heavy guitar music into a blender, and arrive at a sound that puts them out as one of THE most cutting edge bands around."
The fourth album, 2003's 'Mass.[Down.]-Sin.(Drone) was recorded with vocalist Phil Bretnall and drummer Steve Rooney. Pete Stone returned on bass. European tours with Anthrax, Fear Factory, Type O Negative, Slipknot and Machine Head followed as well as a headline European tour with Area 54 as support.
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