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About 96 Bitter Beings

"Deron Miller is back at it, and it rules." – Metal Injection

96 Bitter Beings is the current creative home of Deron Miller, the prolific guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter best known as the founder and frontman of CKY. With a signature sound rooted in authentic heavy rock and undeniable hooks, Deron returns with 96BB—an evolution of his legacy and vision.

Return to Hellview (2024)

The newest release, Return to Hellview, brings a fresh power to timeless anthems. Featuring newly recorded versions of fan favorites like “Flesh into Gear,” “Tripled Manic State,” and “Suddenly Tragic,” the album celebrates the CKY era with refined production and sonic clarity. “Flesh into Gear,” already streamed over 15 million times on Spotify, now finds renewed energy in 96BB’s interpretation.

Camp Pain (2018)

Funded by a passionate fanbase through crowdfunding, Camp Pain was released as a limited edition album in 2018. The record sparked successful North American and European tours, wrapping up just before the global pandemic.

Synergy Restored (2022)

In 2022, 96 Bitter Beings unleashed Synergy Restored, an 11-track powerhouse filled with fuzzy textures, groove-heavy riffs, and Deron's unmistakable lyrical honesty. Songs like “Vaudeville’s Revenge,” “90 Car Pile-Up,” and “Wish Me Dead” carry the DNA of everything fans love about Deron’s music — from Foreign Objects and World Under Blood, to the roots in CKY.

Infiltrate•Destroy•Rebuild Tour (2025)

This year, 96 Bitter Beings brings the energy back to the stage with a tour celebrating CKY’s iconic 2002 album Infiltrate•Destroy•Rebuild, performed in full, alongside hits from Synergy Restored.

“That part of my life is so precious to me,” says Miller. “It wasn’t about peaking creatively, but it was a moment where we truly seized our shot. Now, paired with Synergy Restored, it’s the soundtrack of our fans’ lives.”

The tour also introduces Tuomas Vuorio on drums and Matthew Janaitis on bass, adding fresh power to the lineup.

The Next Chapter

For Deron Miller, music has never been about following trends — it's always been about staying true to the riff, the feeling, and the fans. 96 Bitter Beings represents a new chapter, but not a clean slate. It's a continuation of everything that made the journey worth it — heavy grooves, emotional honesty, and a deep connection with a loyal community.

While the name is new, the soul remains. With 96BB, Deron and the band are not trying to recreate the past — they’re writing what comes next. Each song, show, and release builds on the foundation he helped lay with CKY, now reimagined with full creative control and renewed passion.

The next chapter isn’t about chasing the spotlight — it’s about delivering music that hits hard and speaks truth.