Kill Devil Hill

Album Title: Revolution Rise
Record Label: Century Media
Review by Sal Serio
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Kill Devil Hill - Revolution Rise

Goodness! There’s no sophomore slump stigma to be associated with Kill Devil Hill’s new CD! On the contrary, the eleven concise and carefully constructed compositions display an attitude and more focused sense of purpose than their self-titled debut… not to say that first release was shabby in any way at all! ‘Revolution Rise’ just seems to further define the identity that was initially showcased on last year’s effort.

For those who need the reminder, KDH is the new project by drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Heaven & Hell), and Appice’s main conspirator, ace guitarist Mark Zavon. Rounding out the band is legendary bassist Rex Brown (Pantera) and future metal vocal hero Dewey Bragg. The new songs have a more “band-oriented” sound, which makes sense since their initial tours and studio work are now behind them. There’s also a fresh new commonality to this material, which, to me, adds up to an album that both the hard-core metal heads, and the folks who like more radio-oriented music, will all appreciate. “Long Way From Home” may illustrate this notion most poignantly, with it’s almost Alice In Chains type feel. Bragg’s singing is more impassioned than ever, and Zavon’s leads are unbelievably well crafted. KDH’s two “new guys” are testimony to the wealth of talent that must be out there, because Appice got a pair of heavy hitters for this band! There are not enough stars to adequately illustrate how much I endorse this release. One million stars!

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