Killing Moon (band)

Killing Moon
OriginBoston
GenresHeavy metal, Death metal,[1][2] Black metal,[2] Power metal[1]
Years active2004 – present
LabelsRakehell Records
MembersVena Kava
Mike Desmond
Hammer Ash
Websitehttp://www.killingmoon.us

Killing Moon is a Boston, Massachusetts-based, female-fronted death metal band,[1][2] formally known as WhipKraft.[3][4] Vena Kava, the lead singer and founder of the band, specializes in the death growl.[5][6]

History

WhipKraft started out as a duo in San Francisco’s industrial Rocker Studios as a musical experiment.[7] Vena Kava officially formed WhipKraft in 2004. However, in 2003, Kava met The Slough Feg to form the early foundations of the band.[8] WhipKraft was soon a live circuit act, with Slough Feg Members backing Kava; these included, Maestas, Mike Scalzi and Greg Ha.[9] WhipKraft was a full-on theatrical performance, with dancers, performers and costumes.[10][11] In 2007, WhipKraft released their debut album Welcome to the Chapel Perilous.

Killing Moon draws from the following musical influences: Iron Maiden, Children of Bodom, Slayer, Behemoth, Megadeth, Stratovarius, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy and Fear of God.[12]

The band was originally named WhipKraft, but, in 2009, the band changed the name to Killing Moon.

Album information

Welcome to the Chapel Perilous was released in 2007. In the summer of 2007, WhipKraft released their single WE MUST DIE. In 2009, Killing Moon released a collectors double-track album, "Twilight Holocaust." Currently[when?], Killing Moon is working on a concept album, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.[13]

Discography

  • Welcome to the Chapel Perilous (2007)
  • "WE MUST DIE" single (2007)
  • "Twilight Holocaust" (double track) (2009)

Videos

Twilight Holocaust (2009)

Current members

  • Vena Kava (vocalist/death growl)
  • Mike Desmond (lead guitarist)
  • Hammer Ash (drums)

Former members

  • Mike Scalzi (guitar) Slough Feg
  • Mark Baggot (guitar)
  • Troy Arajas (drums)
  • Colin Delaney (drums)
  • Lee Grof (drums)
  • Hammer Ash (drums)
  • Greg Haa (drums) Slough Feg
  • Patrick Marcoux (bass)

References

  1. ^ a b c "defining the boundaries of death and power metal". Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Killing Moon Discuss' the Brutalizing Future". 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  3. ^ Sharpe-Young, G (2005a). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. New Plymouth. Zonda Books Limited; 1st edition. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1
  4. ^ Sharpe-Young, G (2007b). Thrash Metal. New Plymouth. Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 0-9582684-3-6
  5. ^ http://www.metalmaidens.com/encyclopedia2.htm METAL AND (HARD)ROCK LADIES ENCYCLOPEDIA M-Z
  6. ^ Mercer, Mick (2009). "Music to Die For." London. Chery Red Books. ISBN 978-1-901447-26-2
  7. ^ Industrialized Metal WhipKraft Interview 2008 Archived 2008-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Vampire Magazine Archived August 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ MusicMight[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/WhipKraft/2075/ Tarterean Desire
  11. ^ PowerSlave Underground Metal
  12. ^ [1] The Mic Online Interview
  13. ^ http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/whipkraft Album Information