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King Kobra is a heavy metal band founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne from 1983 - 1984. The band during the time of their first two albums included four relatively unknown musicians: vocalist Mark Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist Johnny Rod. After two albums on Capitol records (''Ready to Strike'' - November 9, 1985 and ''Thrill of a Lifetime'' - 1986) and an independent release entitled "King Kobra III" in 1988, Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes on his Blue Murder project in 1989. In 2010 a new King Kobra emerged with Carmine Appice on drums, Paul Shortino taking over vocal duties, Michael Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (aka David Michael-Philips) on guitar and Johnny Rod on bass. This lineup released an eponymous album in 2011, and will be releasing another in 2013.

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