RMISERY
Encyclopedia
RMISERY is a three-piece heavy metal
band, based in Palmetto, Florida
, who also represents the Bradenton and Sarasota area. Music influences include such heavy metal bands as: Slayer
, Metallica
, Judas Priest
, Iron Maiden
, with the likes of Machine Head (band)
, and Black Label Society
.
The original lineup began in 1997, with Kirk Alan (Buffalo, N.Y.) on bass and vocals, Craig Holt (San Antonio, TX) on drums, and Larry Pro (NY/Florida) joining on guitar and vocals in 1998. In 1999, they recruited two additional members. On lead guitar was Chad Edward Czilli (Detroit, MI), and Brian "Moody" Johnsen (Florida) as lead vocalist. In late 1999, Brian left the band, after only one live performance with Kill Devil Hill, with Chad soon to follow in early 2000. In mid 2000, Larry left the band to pursue his career in aviation. Kirk Alan and Craig Holt continued to write new original material without a guitar player. In 2001, Sty Malone (Tallahassee, FL) joined the band and recorded guitars on Kill Devil Hill's debut album, Closer to Insanity, but then departed the band in early 2003.
In the early months of 2011, both Chris Earl and Craig Holt would depart the band. It was rumored that Kirk Alan had continued writing and recording music, in hope of rebuilding RMisery.
In August 2011, Chris Earl had rejoined RMisery.
October 2011, RMisery recruited Lee Kay on guitars and Brian Stoops on drums.
, Pro-Pain
, Stuck Mojo
, McBrain Damage, (featuring Nicko McBrain
of Iron Maiden
), and Tampa's own Monstrosity
. The metal trio has been featured several times in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, as well as other accomplished entertainment columns, with quotes from the band.,,,,. RMisery has released 4 full-length albums, most known for songs such as, "Dead Man Walking", "Diuturnity", and "Agony".
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band, based in Palmetto, Florida
Palmetto, Florida
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was listed as 12,606 It is part of the Bradenton–Sarasota–Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Palmetto is located at ....
, who also represents the Bradenton and Sarasota area. Music influences include such heavy metal bands as: Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
, Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
, Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, with the likes of Machine Head (band)
Machine Head (band)
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
, and Black Label Society
Black Label Society
Black Label Society is a heavy metal band formed by Zakk Wylde, with nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one EP, and three video albums released since formation of the band.-Formation and Sonic Brew :...
.
Original lineup
Before the band was called RMISERY, they were known as Kill Devil Hill.The original lineup began in 1997, with Kirk Alan (Buffalo, N.Y.) on bass and vocals, Craig Holt (San Antonio, TX) on drums, and Larry Pro (NY/Florida) joining on guitar and vocals in 1998. In 1999, they recruited two additional members. On lead guitar was Chad Edward Czilli (Detroit, MI), and Brian "Moody" Johnsen (Florida) as lead vocalist. In late 1999, Brian left the band, after only one live performance with Kill Devil Hill, with Chad soon to follow in early 2000. In mid 2000, Larry left the band to pursue his career in aviation. Kirk Alan and Craig Holt continued to write new original material without a guitar player. In 2001, Sty Malone (Tallahassee, FL) joined the band and recorded guitars on Kill Devil Hill's debut album, Closer to Insanity, but then departed the band in early 2003.
RMISERY lineup
In 2003, they dropped the name Kill Devil Hill, and became RMISERY. Following the name change, Chad Edward rejoined the band, but after a few live performances, Chad left the band once again. RMISERY went months without a guitar player, but then discovered Chris Earl (a Sarasota transplant from San Jose,CA) at an open jam session in the summer of 2004. In 2006, James Arnold, who played for the groups Needlework and Ending @ Hand, joined the band as their second lead guitarist. James would leave the band in July 2008 after playing for nearly 2 years. James went on to start "As Bridges Burn", based in Venice Florida.In the early months of 2011, both Chris Earl and Craig Holt would depart the band. It was rumored that Kirk Alan had continued writing and recording music, in hope of rebuilding RMisery.
In August 2011, Chris Earl had rejoined RMisery.
October 2011, RMisery recruited Lee Kay on guitars and Brian Stoops on drums.
Accomplishments
RMISERY has opened up for several national touring bands, such as: SoulflySoulfly
Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
, Pro-Pain
Pro-Pain
Pro-Pain is a New York-based hardcore band formed in 1991 by vocalist and bass guitarist Gary Meskil and drummer Dan Richardson, both former members of Crumbsuckers. Debut album Foul Taste of Freedom was released in 1992, displaying hardcore punk and rap metal influences, after which the band...
, Stuck Mojo
Stuck Mojo
Stuck Mojo is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo is considered to be one of the pioneers of rap metal. Touring alongside bands such as Machine Head and Slapshot. Stuck Mojo's most successful album, Rising, peaked at #48 on the...
, McBrain Damage, (featuring Nicko McBrain
Nicko McBrain
Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer for Iron Maiden, which he joined in 1982, prior to which he had played for Streetwalkers, Pat Travers, and the French political band, Trust.-Biography:...
of Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
), and Tampa's own Monstrosity
Monstrosity
Monstrosity may refer to:*Monstrosity , a death metal band from Florida.*Monstrosity , a science fiction film from 1964....
. The metal trio has been featured several times in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, as well as other accomplished entertainment columns, with quotes from the band.,,,,. RMisery has released 4 full-length albums, most known for songs such as, "Dead Man Walking", "Diuturnity", and "Agony".
Current members
- Kirk Alan – bass guitar / lead vocals (since 1997)
- Chris Earl – guitar / vocals (since 2004)
- Lee Kay - guitar / vocals
- Brain Stoops - drums / vocals
Former members
- Larry "Pro" Provenzano – guitar (1998–2000)(KDH)
- Chad Edward Czilli – guitar (1999–2004)(KDH,RMisery)
- Brian "Moody" Johnsen – vocals (1999–2000)(KDH)
- Sty Malone – guitar (2001–2003)(KDH)
- James Arnold – guitar (2006–2008)(RMisery)
- Craig Holt - drums (1997-2011)(KDH,RMisery)
Discography
- Closer to Insanity (2003)
- Our Misery Prevails (2005)
- Time of Death (2007)
- The Evil Inside Us (2009)