Killer Be Killed

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Genres

heavy metal, alternative metal, thrash metal

Instruments

guitar, vocals

Biography

Killer Be Killed is a metal supergroup formed in early 2011, featuring the renowned Brazilian musician Max Cavalera, known for his prominent career in Sepultura and projects such as Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy. The group initially worked on their material gradually before making the name official in october 2013 and signing a record deal with Nuclear Blast.

The band's original lineup brought together big names from the international scene and the Brazilian Max Cavalera, also featuring Greg Puciato from The Dillinger Escape Plan, Troy Sanders from Mastodon, and drummer Dave Elitch, who was later succeeded by Ben Koller. The band's self-titled debut studio album was released on May 13, 2014, followed by their second studio album titled Reluctant Hero in 2020.

Throughout their journey, the band consolidated their heavy and collaborative sound, uniting the musical identities of their members. Max Cavalera brought all his background in Brazilian and global metal to the project, influencing the weight and characteristic aggressiveness of the sound performed by the superband alongside his North American partners.

Discography

• Killer Be Killed (2014)
• Reluctant Hero (2020)