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Killarmy (/ˌkɪləˈɑːrmi/) is an Americanhip hop group that is affiliated withWu-Tang Clan.^[1] It is one of the earliest and most successful of the manyWu-Tang affiliates^[1] along withSunz of Man.

Killarmy's music consists of lyrics and songs focused on the themes of military combat, war, terrorism, conspiracy theories, and the teachings of theFive-Percent Nation.^[1] The group's instrumentals are usually somber with ominous dark undertones and a raw, gritty production style provided by4th Disciple.^[2]

Originally consisting of New York rappers9th Prince (RZA's younger brother^[1]),Islord, Dom Pachino,Killa Sin, andOhio-based producer4th Disciple; it addedBeretta 9 (a.k.a. Kinetic 9) and Shogun Assason to its membership in 1996, also fromOhio.^[2]

Killarmy released numerous singles from 1995 to 1997, including "Swinging Swords" and "Camouflage Ninjas" and appeared on theSunz Of Man collaborations "Wake Up" and "Soldiers of Darkness". The group's debut album,Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars, was released in 1997,^[2] just after the release ofWu-Tang Clan's second album and a 12-inch single containing two tracks from the album, which were "Wu-Renegades" and "Clash of the Titans."

In 1997, the group's manager General Wise was shot dead inSteubenville, Ohio, (where several members andWu-Tang Clan members such as theRZA had spent time in their youth), but the group pressed on undeterred, appearing on theWu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation and each making numerous appearances on otherWu-Tang Clan projects,Wu-Tang affiliates' projects, non-Wu-Tang Clan-related albums such asONYX –Shut 'Em Down;Vordul Mega – Verbal Relaxation; and movie soundtracks such asSoul in the Hole.

The group's second album,Dirty Weaponry, was released in 1998,^[2] and its third album,Fear, Love & War was released on September 11, 2001. In 2010,9th Prince confirmed that a new album was in the works between the five remaining members (besidesKilla Sin) with the first single to be called "The Sound of Gunz" produced byBronze Nazareth dropping that June. However, production problems and inner dealings have not allowed for the album to be completed. In April 2011, Killarmy released a new single called "One Shot" produced by4th Disciple. A greatest-hits album was released weeks later by the Wu Music Group label.

In March 2019, Killarmy member,Kinetic 9, was featured in the song "Death 13" onCryptik Soul's albumKiller's Blood.

In January 2020,Kinetic 9 andShoGun Assason released a seven track EP called “The Truth is Even Darker” with San Francisco-based producerSticky Ricardo.

In 2020, Killarmy released its long-awaited fourth album, "Full Metal Jackets", which was produced by9th Prince and featured Prodigal Sunn, Killah Priest, and 60-Second Assassin (Sunz Of Man); Timbo King (Royal Fam);Cappadonna (Wu-Tang Clan);La The Darkman; Reverend William Burk;Ill Bill (Non Phixion); William Cooper (Black Market Militia); Stic Man (Dead Prez);Masta Ace;Planet Asia;Ras Kass; Willie the Kid; and El Camino.

In February 2024, Killarmy released a new single, "Winter Wars 2", which was produced by9th Prince and featuresCappadonna (Wu-Tang Clan),La The Darkman,Killah Priest,Shyheim, and Young Dirty Bastard.

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