Primevil
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Primevil was a rock ensemble originating from Indianapolis, Indiana, active during the early 1970s. Their only single, Too Dead To Live, was recorded in 1972. The band's sole album, Smokin' Bats at Campton's (1974), is considered a key release in the development of stoner rock. This album saw a CD reissue in 2006, followed by official U.S. CD and vinyl re-releases by Cleopatra Records in late 2023 and early 2024.
In 2007, Classic Rock magazine published an article titled "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal," which recognized Primevil's impact on the heavy metal genre.
Jay Wilfong, the lead guitarist and frontman, went on to establish the blues power trio Buccaneer, which issued a self-titled album in 1980. Dave Campton (born October 3, 1953), the band's lead singer, died on September 27, 2023, after a short illness.
Personnel
- Dave Campton – lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
- Larry Lucas – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
- Jay Wilfong – electric guitar, vocal screams
- Mark Sipe – bass guitar
- Mel Cupp – drums
Discography
- Smokin' Bats at Campton's (1974)