ABOUT THE BAND

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. We wrote music, we practiced, but we never left the comfort of Bruce's Mom's basement. Bruce left to go to school in LA and the band disbanded. After returning, Bruce and Chris reformed and continued to rock progressively. Dan had moved to Chicago and Tony had no time for bands. The sonic voids left by the departing members were filled with the help of MIDI sequencing software and an MP3 player. We continue to write, record, and perform the music we love.

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 Angles 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 bucks 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.

GUEST MUSICIANS

Kevin Purrone has been composing and performing since childhood. Music has been one of his many creative activities. He has formal training with European masters of classical music and American masters of popular styles. His musical performances have taken him throughout the United States and Europe and he has written music for soloists, ensembles and computational devices. Kevin has taught music to many individuals, and considers the knowledge of music to be essential towards personal fulfillment and awareness. He currently lives in New York. Tracks: Megadroid, El Bayalpnu

QUOTES AND REVIEWS

REVIEW FROM pROGRESSIVE EARS

review at magic starlight 'zine

"Wow!, sounds fantastic! Great work!! Cool rhythms, strange tonality, nice dynamics, kinda sounds like UK/Yes a bit. It easily kept my interest the whole way through." - Ron Jarzombek (Spastic Ink, WatchTower)

"You guys sounded great! I had a spare minute & clicked on it--- great stuff Bro! Do you guys do this stuff live? Hope so. I wish you all the best!" - Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr. Big)

"Of course these new tracks hop modes and times like the best progressive rock. But it carries an extra layer of texture that other prog bands just don't touch. The scales you guys flutter across touch the Dixie Dregs junkie in me. There's a lightness and joy in some of your runs that don't break the flow - they just add to the experience, and that is what epics are made of. And then you follow with a blast beat? I'm sold! I seriously cannot WAIT for this new record!" - Grant Henry (Metroid Metal/ Stemage)