Please note: Brian Graham is the Drummer on these recordings. i.e. Death Squad (Music and Video), W.M.D, Dead and Gone, Treason, Unseen Enemy, Feed Them Poison, Last Stop. (Studio Session in May 2008.)
Kick Start Devils Music Video:
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Band Name: Kick Start Devils Genre: Street punk/Punkcore Origin:
Soledad California
Start Year: 1998
Members:
Ray Treason: Guitar, Main Vocals
Henry T :Bass, 2nd Vocals
Monstar: Guitar and backups
Ace: Drums
Websites:
Official Myspace page: myspace.com/kickstartdevils
Official website: www.hellnightrecords.com
Kick Start Devils started in 1998 previously known as The Vigilantes. Ray Mena ( Guitar and 2nd vocals), Brian Graham (Drums), Jsin (vocals), Stax (Bass).
Who, after a fallout during a recording session for their second album, had fired their Ex-singer (Jsin) and changed their name to what is currently known as Kick Start Devils in 2000. During their time as Vigilantes they played with bands such as Total Chaos, The Casualties, The Forgotten, Swingin' Utters and many more.
In 2001 Stax left the band to join Los Dryheavers, during this time Ray ran into Henry, a past band member who played bass along side Ray in the band Endless Fight from Soledad, California. Henry was looking for a band to play bass in and Kick Start Devils was looking for a bass player, so without hesitation Ray Treason asked Henry to join them.
Two months later they were back playing shows and throwing fund raising events to raise cash for the Soledad YMCA youth group and playing local shows all over central California.
In May 2006 Kick Start Devils headlined at their first Hollywood, Ca. show at the Whisky a Go Go and have been playing there ever since.
After playing a sold out show with Genitorturers at the Whisky a Go Go in Sept. 2006, Ray was inspired and motivated to work on some new material and in early 2007 the band had 6 new songs to track in their studio.
Since the beginning Kick Start Devils have been a three piece but recently, in June 2008, they talked to their friend Monstar about joining them as the 2nd guitarist and fouth member.
Monstar's first stage appearance with Kick Start Devils was on July 10th 2008 at Doc Ricketts in Monterey, Ca.
Kick Start Devils have been a very close family and welcomes the new addition to the circle.
In September 2008, two weeks after Brian Graham announced his departure from the band, Kick Start Devils
asked Ace to join them as their new drummer. Ace previously played in a band called The Unsung Heroes who are also from Soledad, Ca.
Past Headlines:
"Kick Start Devils are one of the hardest working bands in Monterey County. (California)" -Rich Berlin (KMBY 104.3 FM)
Radio:
· Live radio interviews with “Phyllis and Opie in the morning” and performed 3 live songs for KMBY 104.3 FM located in Monterey, Ca.
· Live radiobroadcast of their performance at the Aptos club located in Aptos, Ca.
Television:
· Appeared on the television showcase “AMP” station located in Monterey, Ca.
· GIG TV an online web cast station located in FL.
Magazines:
· Vamp magazine: Half page layout promoting the “KMBY presents 3rd annual Cinco de mayo party” they co-headlined with their good friends Red Ant Records recording artist Salmon at the Aptos club located in Aptos, Ca
· Concert reviews and interview in “Go!” Weekly entertainment magazine published by the Monterey Herald.
· Concert review in “The Californian” news print publication.
· Your Music Magazine (Santa Cruz Ca.)
Performances:
· Played the supporting time slot for Spitfire Records recording artist L.A Guns for their CD release party for “Man in the Moon” at the Blue Fin Café located in Monterey, Ca.
· Headlined the “Looks like trouble tour” with The Casualties, Antidote, The Virus, Funeral Dress, and Endless Struggle. (The Soledad, Ca show date only.)
· Headlined the “Raising the Dead Easter Sunday show” at the Cactus Club in San Jose, Ca
The Kick Start Devils (formerly known as Los Vigilantes) changed their name only after firing the egotistical singer.
The Kick Start Devils are from the Monterey County scene with
contacts nationwide.
They are currently getting radio support from KMBY 104.3 FM and have strong ties
with DJs Matt Black and Rich Berlin. They also have contacts with Meredeth, an A&R
administrator, from Universal/Motown Records Group, in New York, NY.
Some bands the Kick Start Devils have played with:
Shows the Kick Start Devils Opened …
L.A Guns: for their CD release party for the album “Man in the Moon”
Genitorturers (Sold out show at the Whisky a Go Go in Sept. 2006)
Swingin' Utters:
Mortiis:
Skumlove:
Krell:
Salmon:
ChopTops:
25 Ta Life:
Hate For State:
Sad Boy Sinister:
Plaster:
This Engine Burns:
Los Dry Heavers:
S.T.U.B:
Sapos Muertos:
3 Up Front:
FUX:
Alfa She-Male:
PH8:
Damcyan:
Main Street Militia:
Douglasfir:
Shows the Kick Start Devils headlined …
The Casualties:
Hollywood Hate:
The Murderers:
Endless Struggle:
Antidote:
The Virus:
Funeral Dress:
Subincision:
Neverland:
Hate For State:
Double Fisted:
A Days End:
Silence Within:
3 Up Front:
A.M.D.C:
2 In The Pink:
Breathe:
Turn:
W2H:
Hoopla:
Dub Wize:
Dead Mans Hand:
Yurmomm:
Vegas Preacher:
Down For A Dozen:
Vicious Cycle:
H.B.A(Hidden By Authority):
After Night Falls:
The Pissants:
Houston We Have A Problem:
The Unsung Heroes:
Soul Distraction:
FUX:
Prowler:
Beyond The Ruin:
Lucky Losers:
Riot society:
Paige:
Down for a Dozen:
Vicious Cycle:
Ton:
Mind Candy:
Polioki:
Hollywood Roses:
Twig:
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