Interview with Jeff Singer (KILL II THIS)

Interview with Jeff Singer (KILL II THIS)

Today we are happy to speak with drummer Jeff Singer, known from his work with various bands in the british metal scene. And now he is back very active with KILL II THIS. We had some questions and below, you’ll find the answers. So let’s go for it!

MH: Hey Jeff, you have been pretty busy in various activities regarding music. And there are some things going on in the near future. Please bring us and our readers up to date by answering the following questions. KILL II THIS has quite some fanbase in Europe. And these fans are waiting patiently for the release of a new album, as there have been songs released as videos in the past years (as for „Sleeper cell“ and „Coma karma“). Tell us more about the new material and the idea of the upcoming album.

Touring with MEGADETH, ANNIHILATOR & Co.

JS: KILL II THIS has a long history with European shows going right back to 1996 where we completed tours with ANNIHILATOR, GRIP INC., SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD and MEGADETH amongst others. I went on to play in other big projects, but we decided to put the band back together in 2014. We have played some shows here and there but we wanted to return with a new album. We are older and wiser and wanted to record a classic KILL II THIS album with a modern edge, which we certainly have achieved. What we didn’t realise when we started the process was, that I would have a serious spinal injury. Covid would knock us all out of the park, we would get busy with other projects we were committed to and Mark (the producer and guitar player for KILL II THIS) would be so busy with production work.

JS: The album will be released in May 2024 on Revolver Records and is the first with our new singer Simon Gordon who was formally in XENTRIX. He has a great voice with great versatility and range. The rest of the band are the same lads who toured together as China Beach in 2005/2006, before forming KILL II THIS. Our new single „Less Human“ is out now. The the second track to be released, „DEUS“, will be released on 22.03.2024.

MH: in how far is there a record deal and are there any touring plans yet, in relation of the release of the studioalbum?

JS: There are always discussions about tours and shows but we have to think around our current schedules and try and make something fit. Also, the shows have to be a good fit for the band.

Interview with Jeff Singer (KILL II THIS)

MH: in what ways were you involved in the creation of the new songs?

JS: I have always been someone to help with arrangements and that has continued with this album. Right back to the times of „Another Cross To Bare“ and „Deviate“. Mark and I worked very closely on tempos, feel and structure which is something I really enjoy doing. Mark is such a perfectionist, the rest of the album has followed suit but has taken a long time to complete. If we hadn’t mixed and mastered the tracks, I am sure he would still be looking at ways to make everything even better! That is his nature.

MH: in the past months (and years) you have been invited to play with other bands like MY DYING BRIDE and others. Please tell us about these experiences.

The past and the present

JS: I have been so very lucky in my career surrounding myself with excellent situations with great people, which have provided me with incredible experiences and memories. Unfortunately, MY DYING BRIDE didn’t work out that way for me. With that said, I hope fans enjoyed the album and EP I recorded with them. I am now playing live with ARD and I have a secret project which I can’t talk about at the moment, but that will be available soon. It is worth the wait.

MH: how is the contact to the guys from PARADISE LOST? You have been playing together for quite a while in the past…

JS: PARADISE LOST will always be in my heart. As a fan it was a joy to be in the band and to be part of their amazing legacy. And I have much love and respect for all of the lads and their team. I last went back to play with them at Bloodstock in the UK in 2021 and hope that opportunity arises again. That band are a force of nature and in many ways. I think it is so sad I had to leave, but family at the time had to come first.

Jeff live with KILL II THIS at the RAGE AGAINST RACISM 2019

MH: then you said, that there is a new project coming up. I don’t know, how far the progress has developed, but maybe you can already gives us an insight about what is going on!?

Jeff Singer and a secret future project…

JS: Soon Amir, soon!!!

MH: our interview partners always get the chance to leave a final message at the end of the interview. What do you want to tell our readers?

JS: As always, we hope to see you on stage soon, but please check out our new album. The title will be released very soon and the album is out this May.

MH: thanx for your time and the interesting information! Good to catch up with your activities regarding the past and especially the new stuff coming up. Looking foward to see you live on stage some time in 2024!

JS: Thanks Amir.

Here you can find the photos of the gig at the RAGE AGAINST RACISM festival in 2019!

Here you find more about the band.