Take two of the most respected and visceral MCs in the independent hip hop scene and put them together for one full albums worth of brutal hip hop and what you've got is both an easy candidate for some kind of album of the year award and an exercise in the fundamental passion that is unique to Hip Hop. Thats exactly the kind of thinking that led to the historic teaming of Vinnie Paz and ILL Bill for their highly anticipated endeavor: Heavy Metal Kings. For years fans have been clamoring for an albums worth of material from these two lyrical beasts, and now it is finally here.

Like its name, Heavy Metal Kings displays all the slick, rhythmical timings of Hip Hop while incorporating the adrenaline and utter desecration of Metal with everything from artwork (created by long-time Volvod drummer Away) to arrangement to lyrical structure and imagery. Heavy Metal Kings also features a solid cast of supporting artists, with guest spots from Reef the Lost Cauze, Crypt the Warchild, Slaine, Sabac Red, and Q-Unique. Production on Heavy Metal Kings is handled by DJ Muggs, ILL Bill, Shuko, Sicknature, C-Lance, Grand Finale, Jack of All Trades, Junior Makhno, Vherbal, and DJ Premier protege Gem Grates.