Band Bio
Dylan Dog’s early beginnings started with a chance meeting in 2006 of CD Devlin (Lead guitar) and Bill Z (Vokills) through mutual friends. CD a Boston native was studying at Berklee Music College where he was mastering his skills on guitar and song writing. Bill at the time was perfecting his dynamic vocal skills by singing in various genres and performing with local metal bands. Bonding over their love of music and horror movies the two quickly became friends.
By 2009, both becoming very frustrated with their current projects and craving something new and fresh, the two began talks of starting a project like no other. They began exchanging music and lyric files online. The result of trading files recorded on Bill’s 8 track and CD’s garage band files were primitive but promising. Seeing the potential in the tracks Bill and CD began serious talks about recording an EP. Dylan Dog was born.
Early 2010, still in Boston, CD started laying down instrumental tracking. Not having a true band yet, CD was forced to track both guitar and bass, while a local session drummer was hired to drop the drums. Meanwhile, Bill was receiving the instrumental tracks and he headed into Gravity Studios where he worked with Joe Peven to add his killer vocals. Instrumentals and vocals laid out, it was now CD’s friend Jeremy Krull’s turn to handle the producing/engineering and mixing of the tracks. In late July 2010 Upper Persuasion For a Lower Invasion, Dylan Dog’s first real EP came to life.
After working so hard, CD and Bill started the quest to find band members with the same heart, vision and craving for fresh new music they had. After many line up changes, frustrated the two placed an add on Craig’s list in hopes of getting a hit.
Kidd Thompson, a bassist having parted ways with thrash band Vindicator in late 2010, returned to Chicago with the same hopes of something new. After jamming with a few local bands that all offered the same old, same old he happened upon the Craig's list ad. He decided to check Dylan dog out for himself. Jamming with CD and Bill, Kidd came to the conclusion that Dylan Dog had the potential to bring a new and edgy sound. So he quickly agreed to join. Having the beginnings of a killer line up, the three began the task of finding the rest of the band.
Having much trial and error in the drum spot DD decide one last time to find the right fit. Hitting the pavement again DD was contacted by Dale Kramer. With all the bad tryouts DD refused to get hopeful about any drummer. After Dale came in he seemed to be a breath of life the band needed after the let downs of drummers past. Dale was a fast learner and easy going like the whole group, he fit in well. After a few jam sessions where Dale came in with more to offer every time DD decided to put its faith in a drummer for the last time. Dale after years in the cover band scene having taken his recent plunge into writing his own music had realized that he was not feeling as fulfilled as he had before. Dale was done playing other great drummers music and wanted the chance to really show his talents. DD gave Dale that chance and Dale gave DD the nod. New Drummer in place DD is ready to take on the challenge that the original music world has thrown at us.
Dylan Dog offers a completely new sound with deep roots in rock and metal. We strive everyday to be better and stay honest to our roots and how the band came to be. We begin everyday by playing with dedication, passion, talent, heart and conviction. We strive to be great so that you have something completely new to listen to. This dedication and mindset has been earning Dylan Dog a growing and loyal fan base. We will never compromise the quality of our music to conform for the masses. This is what we believe will set us apart, and keep our distinctive sound True to what we work everyday so hard to achieve. Dylan Dog with its edgy tones and hard Chicago attitude has something to offer fans of all music genres. Please enjoy our music and you decide what category or genre we fit in.
Enjoy and Keep loving music of all types.
Dylan Dog
By 2009, both becoming very frustrated with their current projects and craving something new and fresh, the two began talks of starting a project like no other. They began exchanging music and lyric files online. The result of trading files recorded on Bill’s 8 track and CD’s garage band files were primitive but promising. Seeing the potential in the tracks Bill and CD began serious talks about recording an EP. Dylan Dog was born.
Early 2010, still in Boston, CD started laying down instrumental tracking. Not having a true band yet, CD was forced to track both guitar and bass, while a local session drummer was hired to drop the drums. Meanwhile, Bill was receiving the instrumental tracks and he headed into Gravity Studios where he worked with Joe Peven to add his killer vocals. Instrumentals and vocals laid out, it was now CD’s friend Jeremy Krull’s turn to handle the producing/engineering and mixing of the tracks. In late July 2010 Upper Persuasion For a Lower Invasion, Dylan Dog’s first real EP came to life.
After working so hard, CD and Bill started the quest to find band members with the same heart, vision and craving for fresh new music they had. After many line up changes, frustrated the two placed an add on Craig’s list in hopes of getting a hit.
Kidd Thompson, a bassist having parted ways with thrash band Vindicator in late 2010, returned to Chicago with the same hopes of something new. After jamming with a few local bands that all offered the same old, same old he happened upon the Craig's list ad. He decided to check Dylan dog out for himself. Jamming with CD and Bill, Kidd came to the conclusion that Dylan Dog had the potential to bring a new and edgy sound. So he quickly agreed to join. Having the beginnings of a killer line up, the three began the task of finding the rest of the band.
Having much trial and error in the drum spot DD decide one last time to find the right fit. Hitting the pavement again DD was contacted by Dale Kramer. With all the bad tryouts DD refused to get hopeful about any drummer. After Dale came in he seemed to be a breath of life the band needed after the let downs of drummers past. Dale was a fast learner and easy going like the whole group, he fit in well. After a few jam sessions where Dale came in with more to offer every time DD decided to put its faith in a drummer for the last time. Dale after years in the cover band scene having taken his recent plunge into writing his own music had realized that he was not feeling as fulfilled as he had before. Dale was done playing other great drummers music and wanted the chance to really show his talents. DD gave Dale that chance and Dale gave DD the nod. New Drummer in place DD is ready to take on the challenge that the original music world has thrown at us.
Dylan Dog offers a completely new sound with deep roots in rock and metal. We strive everyday to be better and stay honest to our roots and how the band came to be. We begin everyday by playing with dedication, passion, talent, heart and conviction. We strive to be great so that you have something completely new to listen to. This dedication and mindset has been earning Dylan Dog a growing and loyal fan base. We will never compromise the quality of our music to conform for the masses. This is what we believe will set us apart, and keep our distinctive sound True to what we work everyday so hard to achieve. Dylan Dog with its edgy tones and hard Chicago attitude has something to offer fans of all music genres. Please enjoy our music and you decide what category or genre we fit in.
Enjoy and Keep loving music of all types.
Dylan Dog
Member Bio's
Bill Z. lead vocals
The 6’5” gargantuan that is Bill Z, has been singing his whole life whether in choirs or metal bands. With his roots firmly entrenched in rock/metal he brings an edge to Dylan Dog. Seemingly quiet upon first viewing, but that’s exactly what he wants you to believe before he knocks you on your ass with his golden voice. It’s that surprise reaction that keeps him singing, and is the embodiment of what Dylan Dog represents...Something unexpected.
Influences: Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford to Iggy Pop, Devin Townsend, David Johansen, etc. Equipment: Pipes and his Electro-Voice N/D967 Favorite Quote: "Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks." -Author Unknown |
CD Devlin Lead Guitar
C.D. was born in the city of witches and warlocks, Salem, Massachusetts. From the time he as young, he could not remember a time where music wasn’t the biggest thing in his life. Seeing Slash walk out of a church with a low slung Les Paul in the, “November Rain” video forever changed his existence and still influences him to this day. He studied at the Berklee College of Music under the tutelage of true masters like Joe Stump, Scott Tarulli, David Tronzo, and Jim Kelly. From there, he developed his songwriting through grueling trial and error. The rest unfolds every day…
Influences: Guitar- Randy Rhoads, Slash, Gary Moore, Brian May, Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schencker, Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch, all of the great teachers I’ve ever had. Songwriters-Paul Westerberg, W. Axl Rose, Freddie Mercury/Brian May, Dave Pino, Johnny Rzenik, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Mould/Grant Hart, and anyone who has the guts to bare themselves to the world. Gear: Gibson guitars, Marshall amps, MXR and Boss pedals. Everything a growing boy needs. Favorite Quote: "One must first wear terrifying and disturbing masks, in order to inscribe themselves on the hearts and minds of the world" -Nietzche |
Kidd Thompson Bass
Kidd grew up on the streets of Chicago where early on in life he developed an insatiable hunger for music. He showed interest in all forms of music but when it came to the metal genres he found a true calling. The heavier and faster the tempo the more he craved it. Commanding the bass in the rock and metal genres has made Kidd a truly noteworthy bassist. The self taught bass player played with many bands. Touring with Thrash band Vindicator before coming home to Chicago and joining Dylan Dog. Kidd adds just the right amount of balls to his bass giving Dylan Dog a bass tone unlike any other rock band!
Influences: Every aspect of his life weather it be his son who is his biggest influence or listening to some of his favorite bassist’s such as; The Late Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler, Nikki Sixx, Steve Harris, Blasko or any number of the great artists that play with true conviction and heart. Gear: Eden WTB700 head, Randall XLT cabs, Phonic PPC 9000 Power conditioner, X2 Wireless unit, Ibanez H.R. Giger 4 string, Ibanez custom SRX500 4 string, SIT Strings, EMG pickups and a Mental road case. Favorite Quote: "The road laid ahead is mine alone; but we chose to walk it together." - Kidd Thompson |
Dale kramer Drums
Dale grew up around music; But his first taste of the this world came when he was six years old and decided to really hear the music by sticking his head in a family friends 26’’ kick drum while he was playing. Once the ringing stopped Dale was hooked. Come hell or high water he was going to play drums. Dale is a self taught Drummer that has been very active in the cover band scene for years. After having a changing point in his cover career Dale decided to better his already stellar drumming. He found a great drumming instructor and learned more about the core basics that were needed to take him from a talented self taught drummer to a killer professional. Dale started writing his own music and shortly found the cover scene was just not what he wanted anymore. Dale joined DD and is never looking back, he brings that constant steady rhythm DD has been looking for with the drill your head hard hitting that we all love!
Influences: Neil Pert and Steve Gad Gear: Pro mark, Gretch, Remo and Zildjan Favorite Quote: "Let me get back to you!" |
Frankie The Dylan DogFrankie is a self taught mess who loves to be the life of the party. The ultimate ladies man, Frankie brings an extreme sex appeal to DD that is unmatched. Often found basking in the lime light he tends to think he is the star of the show. A beloved member of DD Frankie faces the world with a wag and swag all his own.
Warning to the ladies though he cant hold his licker! Influences: Hutch, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, His Uncle Titus, Mommy and Daddy Gear: Four paws, lots-a-claws, Hell of a pedigree, Crushing good looks and tons of swag! Favorite Quote: "Some days your the dog others your the hydrant!" -Unknown |