Killer Be Killed

Killer Be Killed is a definitive metal supergroup that successfully synthesizes the disparate subgenres of its high-profile members: the groove-heavy thrash of Max Cavalera (Sepultura, Soulfly), the math-core volatility of Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan), and the progressive sludge of Troy Sanders (Mastodon). Formed in 2011, the project transcends the typical 'side project' trap by creating a cohesive sound that leans heavily into groove metal while incorporating elements of hardcore punk and melodic alternative metal.

Their sound identity is anchored by the drumming of Ben Koller (Converge), whose technical precision allows the band to pivot between straight-ahead thrash and complex, shifting rhythms. Critically, the band is lauded for its vocal arrangement, which utilizes all three frontmen to create a layered, conversational dynamic rarely seen in heavy music. Their two-album arc shows an evolution from the raw, punk-influenced energy of their debut to the more expansive, production-heavy arrangements of 'Reluctant Hero.' They occupy a unique cultural space as a 'musician's metal band' that remains accessible to fans of mainstream heavy rock.