Killbot Zero - Santa Claus
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Killbot Zero was originally formed in 2003 under the name Progzilla and consisted of Bruce Vermett on drums, Chris Cavera on guitar, Dan Huber on bass, and Tony Eyer on keyboards. They wrote music, they practiced, but they never left the comfort of Bruce’s mom’s basement. Bruce left to go to school in Los Angeles and the band disbanded. After returning to BG, Bruce and Chris reformed and continued to rock progressively. Dan had moved to Chicago and Tony had no time for bands.
Killbot Zero now consists of only Bruce Vermett on drums, Chris Cavera on guitar, and some help from midi sequencing and an mp3 player to help cover the rest of their sonic canvas. The music is experimental, eccentric and technical, but Killbot are constantly redefining themselves both musically and as performers by writing the music they love. They are currently incorporating a live video show to go along with their music, and have just edited the 1986 animated Transformers movie into a 20 minute prog metal epic!
Bruce began playing drums at age 16. He performed in various high school bands including marching band, jazz band, and symphonic band where he honed his rhythmic skills. It was during these early years that he discovered the band Dream Theater and their drummer, Mike Portnoy. Bruce studied Progressive Rock and developed a love for odd time signatures and advanced techniques. After high school, Bruce moved to Los Angeles to attend the LA Music Academy where he studied percussion with some of the best session drummers in the business. After completing his degree, Bruce moved back home to Ohio where he rejoined Killbot Zero.
Chris started playing drums around age 10 and got involved in various school bands. In high school he was president of the marching band and played snare. He also participated in jazz band, concert band, and pep band. At the age of 17 he bought his first guitar and amp for $30 and was instantly hooked. After high school he moved on to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition. Chris married his college sweetheart in 1998 and moved to Ohio to pursue a graduate degree in music. In 2000, he earned a master’s degree in composition. When not playing guitar with Killbot Zero, he can be found teaching classes in music theory, MIDI, recording, composition, guitar, and percussion at a local community college.
Killbot Zero now consists of only Bruce Vermett on drums, Chris Cavera on guitar, and some help from midi sequencing and an mp3 player to help cover the rest of their sonic canvas. The music is experimental, eccentric and technical, but Killbot are constantly redefining themselves both musically and as performers by writing the music they love. They are currently incorporating a live video show to go along with their music, and have just edited the 1986 animated Transformers movie into a 20 minute prog metal epic!
Bruce began playing drums at age 16. He performed in various high school bands including marching band, jazz band, and symphonic band where he honed his rhythmic skills. It was during these early years that he discovered the band Dream Theater and their drummer, Mike Portnoy. Bruce studied Progressive Rock and developed a love for odd time signatures and advanced techniques. After high school, Bruce moved to Los Angeles to attend the LA Music Academy where he studied percussion with some of the best session drummers in the business. After completing his degree, Bruce moved back home to Ohio where he rejoined Killbot Zero.
Chris started playing drums around age 10 and got involved in various school bands. In high school he was president of the marching band and played snare. He also participated in jazz band, concert band, and pep band. At the age of 17 he bought his first guitar and amp for $30 and was instantly hooked. After high school he moved on to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition. Chris married his college sweetheart in 1998 and moved to Ohio to pursue a graduate degree in music. In 2000, he earned a master’s degree in composition. When not playing guitar with Killbot Zero, he can be found teaching classes in music theory, MIDI, recording, composition, guitar, and percussion at a local community college.
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from ProgSphere's Progstravaganza Compilation of Awesomeness - Part 11,
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