About Kill Devil Hill
Featuring ex-Pissing Razors frontman Dewey Bragg, acclaimed session/touring guitarist Mark Zavon and now Type O Negative and Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and ex-FFDP bassist Matt Snell, Kill Devil Hill deliver a crushing sound that combines a contemporary feel with a classic aesthetic that few bands today can rival.
DEWEY BRAGG - VOCALS
Dewey Bragg’s unique vocal style combines his powerful scream with an amazing sense of melody. Dewey is truly a force to be reckoned with, fronting the band with powerful conviction.
Starting at an early age he honed his vocal chops singing with numerous bands. During that time he mastered the art of entertaining an audience. Dewey recorded vocals on Pissing Razors’ “Where We Come From” in 2001, which was released on Spitfire Records.
One of the best kept secrets in the genre, Dewey is ready and able to kick ass on a whole new level.
MARK ZAVON – GUITAR
After appearing in Guitar Player magazine’s “Spotlight” column and receiving national acclaim for his unique style and approach, Mark recorded a CD with the band Scream Parade for Shrapnel Records in the early nineties. He then joined forces with 2 close friends to form JRZ System, a funk meets hard rock instrumental band that recorded 3 CDs.
He went on to record and tour with vocalist Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, and later was asked to play several dates as a guitarist for Ratt. Mark was also the guitarist and principal songwriter for LA-based hard rock band 40 Cycle Hum, which recorded 2 CDs. He later performed with metal band WWIII featuring Mandy Lion, a band which also featured Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain.
Recently Mark released a solo effort on EMP Label Group, the label founded by Dave Ellefson of Megadeth.
Mark brings monster riffs and powerful guitar energy to define the sound of Kill Devil Hill.
JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS
Johnny Kelly is best known for his work with the gothic metal band Type O Negative from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Type O Negative in 1994 to replace Sal Abruscato. He had previously been the band’s drum tech.
Kelly has toured with Danzig since 2002, and recorded drums for the band’s Deth Red Sabaoth album.He currently endorses Gretsch Drums, Sabian cymbals, Easton Ahead drumsticks and Evans drum heads.
Johnny and Mark met while playing Hollywood jam sessions at the now defunct Cat Club next to the Whisky on the Sunset Strip.
Johnny’s powerful, straight-ahead style is a great fit for Kill Devil Hill, and combines flawlessly with Matt’s power and finesse to form the backbone of the bands brutal rhythm section.
MATT SNELL – BASS
Holding down the low end thunder in Kill Devil Hill’s Rhythm section is bassist extraordinaire Matt Snell. Matt is best know as a founding member of active rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch, where his signature tone and feel helped to define what has become one of modern rock’s biggest success stories.
Matt now brings those skills to bear in the studio and on stage with Kill Devil Hill, adding enormous depth and character to the rhythm section, and breathing new life into the band. Matt is an undeniable presence at stage right, and brings the level of musicianship in KDH to the next level.