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KiLLeR DWaRFs Still Killing It
Rising out of Toronto in 1981, the Killer Dwarfs has seen its share of musicians come and go over the decades, but the heavy metal band is still keepin’ the faith.
Photo: Michael Sobocan Photography
The group has made a lot of history over the years. From its first single, the anthem “Keep The Spirit Alive,” to its 2013 album STaRT @ oNe, the Killer Dwarfs’ timeline includes extensive MTV airplay, recording for major labels, racking up a few Juno noms and playing some of the largest venues throughout the world.
Who’s in Killer Dwarfs these days? Keeping the longtime tradition of each member adopting the surname “Dwarf,” today’s lineup features founding members Russ “Dwarf” Graham on vocals and Darrell “Dwarf” Millar on drums/vocals along with Gerry “Cod Dwarf” Finn on guitar/vocals and Johnny “Dwarf” Fenton on bass. STaRT @ oNe includes appearances by Fred Duvall on vocals, keyboardist John “Skully” MacIntosh, and Cosmio Crupi on keyboards/vocals.
Perhaps your first Killer Dwarfs experience was when the band toured supporting Iron Maiden in the late ‘80s, saw the group’s videos on MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” or sang along with the radio to songs like “Doesn’t Matter,” “Stand Tall” and “Driftin’ Back.” The Killer Dwarfs continue to rock, showing no signs of slowing down.
Here are the dates:
March 29 – Miami, Fla., MSC Cruises -MSC Divina Monsters Of Rock Cruise
March 30 – Miami, Fla., MSC Cruises -MSC Divina Monsters Of Rock Cruise
March 31 – Miami, Fla., MSC Cruises -MSC Divina Monsters Of Rock Cruise
April 1 – Miami, Fla., MSC Cruises -MSC Divina Monsters Of Rock Cruise
April 2 – Miami, Fla., MSC Cruises -MSC Divina Monsters Of Rock Cruise
April 4 – Akron, N.Y., Concert Cove Amphitheater at Brauns Bar
April 5 – Akron, N.Y., Concert Cove Amphitheater at Brauns Bar
April 18 – Hamilton, Ontario, Bay City Music Hall
May 10 – Memphis, Tenn., Rockhouse Live
May 15 – Dallas, Texas, Red Blood Club
May 16 – San Antonio, Texas, BFE Rock Club
May 17 – San Antonio, Texas, Fitzgerald’s Bar and Live Music
May 23 – Pryor, Okla., Catch The Fever Festival Grounds (Rocklahoma Festival)
May 24 – Pryor, Okla, Catch The Fever Festival Grounds (Rocklahoma Festival)
Sept. 26 – Melbourne, Fla., Wickham Park Pavilion (80’s In The Park)
Sept. 27 – Melbourne, Fla., Wickham Park Pavilion (80’s In The Park)
Sept. 28 – Melbourne, Fla., Wickham Park Pavilion (80’s In The Park)
Oct. 11 – North Platte, Neb., Sculley’s Shooters (Skull Fest)
Check out KillerDwarfsBand.com for more information.