Country of origin: United States Location: Congers, New York Status: Active Formed in: 2008 Genre: Thrash Metal/Crossover Lyrical themes: War, Apocalypse, Anti-government Current label: Blood Blast Distribution Years active: 2008-present First founded in 2008 by Rob Dukes (ex-Exodus) and Rob Moschetti (ex-Pro-Pain, M.O.D.). Jim DeMaria was originally asked to drum for the band, but was replaced by Sam Inzerra instead after being unable to fill the role. He later joined after Sam left due to creative differences. The name Generation Kill was given by Dukes after a book of the same name.