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). In 2006, Ill Bill was featured on the single "Heavy Metal Kings" by hip hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks, released through

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. The single was released in a limited edition blue vinyl pressing, with every copy signed by group vocalist

. " Heavy Metal Kings" is the lead single from the group's fifth album, ''

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. Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz have since combined forces to form a group of the same name, "Heavy Metal Kings," and record a full self-titled album to be released April 5, 2011, through Enemy Soil/Uncle Howie.

History

2010–2011: Heavy Metal Kings

Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz have since combined forces to form a group of the same name, "Heavy Metal Kings," and record a full self-titled album to be released April 5, 2011, through Enemy Soil/Uncle Howie. "Keeper Of The Seven Keys" produced by up and coming producer, C-Lance, is the first track from the new Heavy Metal Kings album. The album features production from DJ Muggs, Ill Bill, Shuko, Sicknature, C-Lance, Grand Finale, Jack of All Trades, Junior Makhno, Vherbal, and DJ Premier protégé Gemcrates alongside a cast of emcees, including Reef the Lost Cauze, Slaine, Crypt the Warchild, Q-Unique, and Sabac Red.

2012–present: Future Work announcements

In 2011, an associated producer posted that an album featuring Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz with

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(whom Ill Bill had previously collaborated with on an album entitled ''

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''), entitled ''Heavy Metal Kings vs. DJ Muggs'' was in the works. However, in an interview with Ill Bill from 2016, he made it known that this album is no longer being worked on. In 2017, Heavy Metal Kings released their second album titled ''Black God White Devil''.

Discography

* 2011: '' Heavy Metal Kings'' * 2017: ''Black God White Devil''

References

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History

2010–2011: Heavy Metal Kings

2012–present: Future Work announcements

Discography

See also

References