ED DAVIS BAND - Keith Richard's Dead - lp RUR#61
Guitarists Mike Enright and Byron Stevens met drummer Curt Gary at the University of Cincinnati in the early ‘70s.By 1975 they were jamming together, abusing controlled substances, and listening closely to Lee Perry, Pere Ubu, and the singles coming out of New York and London. A visit to a Bloomington, Indiana, basement to see MX-80 Sound was pivotal, as were debut LPs from The Ramones and The Patti Smith Group.
In the winter of 1976, local guerilla art collective We're Just Like You put on a show at the university and needed a band. With the addition of Mike’s high-school friend Bob Cotter on bass and a few weeks of rehearsals, Mike, Curt, and Byron formed Ed Davis, a name chosen because it meant nothing and revealed nothing. The group stayed together after the show and slowly built a following in Cincinnati clubs, eventually playing a series of legendary parties in their downtown loft.
In '78 the band cut a single, played on WAIF-FM, opened for The Patti Smith Group at Bogart's, and lost guitarist Byron, who moved to NYC. Ed soldiered on for another year with new vocalist and pianist Fran Slater; bassist Bob switched to guitar; and Mike picked up the bass.
Their last show, at the 5th Street loft backed by the Shake It label’s legendary The Customs, was in June of 1979.
- East Bay Punks-From the Streets of Berkeley 1978-81 - lp RUR#62
Disillusionment with the "mellow 70's" was turning to rage as the US waged a proxy war in Central America, and San Francisco ignited into fiery riots after the assassination of its mayor and first openly gay city council member. The Saucers reflected these times with caustic humor and impassioned social commentary.In 1980, the band after the departure of first keyboard player, Joey Michaels, renamed themselves The Allies, adding dynamic lead guitarist Craig Magee, formerly with Dyan Diamond (Runaways). With the addition of Magee, the band pivoted from the Saucers' Farfisa-dominated garage punk to a more muscular, guitar-driven sound.
Local music producer and KALX engineer Terry Hammer worked behind the scenes to get both bands into the studio, with varied results, on display here. He also recorded a number of live shows for the two groups, and it's mostly thanks to his efforts that this music survives today. After the definitive split of the band, the drummer Jake Smith went on to join hardcore punk band Crucifix, played in an early version of Faith No More.
Stormtrooper formed and disbanded in a fury in 1975 before punk rock arose
out of the ashes of glam and pub rock! .Their debut single "I'm A Mess" was described by the British music press as "the sound of a commuter being shoved under a tube train in the rush hour, one for howling at the moon and a tale of drunkenness in the wild of Soho" The band formed at the bar in the Marquee Club by British front man Nigel Hutchings and bassist Jeff Piccinini who recruited John Pilka on guitar and Mike Lee on drums.
They recorded a demo of 4 songs in August of 1975 and then signed with Corruption Management on the Portobello Road for a couple of pints and some distant promises. The band played only one gig at the Bath Pavilion, then split-up. This, ladies and gentleman, was before the birth of punk rock and the tracks of this anthology are pure “punk” before... punk!!!!
"The Mighty Plod" were formed in May 1972 by Colchester Musician Steve Greenfield. The original line-up was Michael Natkansk (drums), Martin Newell (vocals), Carl Symanski (bass), John Fitzsimons (guitar).Their music was based on glam rocks hits of the day such as Slade and Sweet, and a selection of rock'n'roll standards like 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Shakin' all over' done in a fast thrash style. In 1975 the band recorded five studio tracks including the amazing ‘Neo City’. The Mighty Plod turned up again in a feature on lost treasures from the Glam Rock era, the most important bands that got away, in the January 2002 ‘Record Collector’.
As a result of this In March 2003 RPM records released the ‘classic’ compilation CD ‘Velvet Tinmine’, that includes 20 tracks selected by the music magazine.
THE DIODES - Time/Damage - lp RUR#60
The Diodes were part of the first wave of international Punk bands to surface in 1976. Their appearance supporting the Talking Heads, January 1977, at Ontario College of Art is legendary in the development of the alternative music scene in Toronto and in Canada. In their short career, the band went on to achieve many firsts, including; running Canada’s first Punk club, Crash ‘n’ Burn; the only Canadian Punk band to sign a major record deal (CBS/Epic), releasing an album in October 1977; ahead of The Sex Pistols and other spearheads of the Punk genre.The album was domestically released in many European countries achieving a cult status in Italy, Sweden, Holland and France. The Diodes toured extensively between 1977-1981 supporting The Ramones, The Dead Boys, The Runaways, The Cramps, Ultravox, Gary Numan and U2. They headlined New York’s CBGB’S, Max’s Kansas City, Peppermint Lounge and LA’s The Whiskey A Go Go to rave reviews in The Village Voice, New York Rocker, The Trouser press, Cream. NME, Sounds and Billboard. The Diodes were also the first Canadian Punk band to chart in RPM’s Top 100.
High decibel, high energy set with aggressive guitars and swirling melodic vocals…here are all the elements you can hear in this album!
A great chance to know one of the greatest punk rock bands ever!!!!!
Recorded live at the El Mocambo, Mar 3, 1978.
Previously unreleased.
Finally one of the legends of the early S.Francisco punk music are on vinyl. These amazing tracks were in fact recorded in 1980 but they never saw the light! Now, after 30 years, Rave Up records discovered these pioneers of Art Punk music.The band was really popular in the Bay Area and opened for many important bands such Black Flag, The Lewd, The Mentors, Los Lobos, Red Hot Chili Peppers ecc... This album is ESSENTIAL for every fan of bands such Devo, Pere Ubu, Screamers, Von Lmo ecc… So, grab this incredible Lp, all recorded in studio right now! No filler! 100% American genius! Art cover designed by Winston Smith!!!!!!
The Action, one of Canada’s first punk bands, formed in Ottawa in 1977. Their style combined early American and English punk like The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and The Vibrators with rock influences such as The Rolling Stones’ guitar attack and The Allman Brothers’ dual-guitar and slide-guitar leads, which, combined with provocative lyrics and an untouchable stage show, made The Action a musician’s band. The Action was chosen to open for The Ramones in 1978 and helped spearhead punk across Canada when they supported The Stranglers on that band’s first North American tour the same year. This collection covers The Action’s short but wild career from 1977-’78: their debut 12-inch (which includes the cult classic “TV’s on the Blink”) and a recording for a never-released follow-up EP, plus smokin’ live tracks recorded at the infamous Rotters Club in Ottawa, Canada.
Southern California Punk pioneers!!! Started in 1974 as ‘Glass Onion’, they were based in San Diego. During the glorious years, the ‘Kidz’ performed with the cream of the local punk bands of that era, such The Penetrators, The Dinettes, DFX2, Hitmakers,The Standbys, Gary and the Blind Dates, The X-Terminators and more... The guys released also two great records in 1979, the amazing single ‘Get Out/Find Yourself a Way’ and ‘Playground’ 7" EP. The Cardiac Kidz are featured on two ‘Killed by Death’ compilation albums which seemed to solidify their place in the historic annuals of the history of US Punk Rock. They just recently granted an interview to San Francisco's Maximum Rock'n’Roll magazine. Buy or Die!!!!!Be fast, only 500 copies available!!!!
Philadelphia’s punk rock finest band! Started in 1977, the band was really popular at the ‘The Hot Club’, one of the main punk venues in USA. They had a punk ethos, but laced with a potent pop mentality and a big sense of pure theatricality that reminded one of suck disparate outfits as Sparks, The Weirdos, Lance Loud’s Mumps and The Dickies, not to mention The Monkees! Unfortunately the band recorded only one acetate and few studio tracks that you can find in this anthology that contains the best production of their unlucky career!!!Pure US punk genius, grab this!!!
The Dawgs were born in Beverly, Massachusetts, ( just north of Boston ) in the late 1970's. Ispired by sixties garage bands and local idols Real Kids, the band recorded a killer three-song EP on Greenline Records in 1979. After this ‘classic’ 7”, the band released a first full album on Star-Rythm Records and one anthology on New Rose Records. Now, finally in 2009, this amazing band is still available on Lp with the best selection ever that includes lotsa of great unreleased studio stuff + their immortal hits!!!! Absolutely a must for every Boston rock’n’roll fan!!!!! Be fast, this record burns!!!!
Mr. Chester Voumette career started as drummer for numerous Chicago bands from 1978 to1981 (Popperz, The Martian Plan etc...). In January 1978, Chester armed himself with a Fender Duo Sonic II guitar and wraparound sunglasses, took front mic, and spit up these rustic demo recordings of Chester-penned tunes. What they lacked in production quality, they made up for in volume and intensity. With Chester’s busy drumming schedule, public performances of Chester Vomit and The Dry Heaves were limited, but legendary. Hurling lyrics through his trademark sneer, a clothespin affixed to his cheek (Chester’s aversion to needles ruled out body piercing), his guitar slung low between his legs, Chester retched out nonstop breakneck rockers. When fans and the media asked what he called his brand of music, the label-hating Chester’s standard reply was, “We play Stunk Rock.”FOUR STUDIO TRACKS!!!100% DEMENTED B-MOVIE GARAGE PUNK!!!
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When I Lose My Self Control - from Cannibal House
- Torture that Girl - lp RUR#51
Finally available the definitve anthology of Minnesota's Misanthropes! The band released four great and rare singles on the cult label Break'er Records between 1978-81. Some of these tracks appeared on various 'Killed by Death' and 'Hyped by Death' compilations during these last years. Their crude and weird music is a mix of influences that reminds The Gizmos, Residents and ... Frank Zappa! Absolutely non conventional sound! The album includes also many unreleased tracks.All studio material!!! Be fast, buy it right now...this is a pure touch of genius!!
Glam Punk idols from Canada! This album is the definitive anthology of
their great tracks recorded between 1980-84. All studio material taken from their mega rare first 12" (released under the name of NFG),
"Stinkin' Out the Join" Lp, rare demos and unreleased tracks.
The band appeared also in various compilations such "Killed by Death #10" and others... Be Glam, Be Punk! Enjoy 63 Monroe!
Baton Rouge (Lousiana) ramonish long haired punks maniacs.Their discography is well know in the "Killed by Death" fans area. This collection include their mega rare "History of Cheese" EP, the 2nd one "You Bet!", unreleased cuts and the amazing track "Not Responsible" that apperead only on "New Orleans Necessary Experience" compilation in 1981.
Absolutely a must!
Wow, Eliot Kagan of Syracuse's Penetrators solo project!This album contains all studio songs in pure demented garage punk style. All the tracks were recorded in 1981. If you liked "Kings of Basement Rock" this Lp will be another "must" in your Rave Up collection.
Remember: "We are Penetrators, We are number one!"
Los Angeles greatest glam punk band! You can hear the sound of this band on "Saturday Night Pogo" (originally on Rhino records). The album contains the 1978 single "Polaride Picture/Popular Boy" + nine studio unreleased songs recorded in the same years and hot live tracks.Essential for every late '70's punk rock'n'roll fan!
Amazing glam punk rock from New Orleans.
New Jersey pycho punkers on acid!Obnoxious and insane studio and live material recorded in 1978/79. You can hear their terrific sound on various volumes of the well know "Killed by Death" serie. Vintage photos and liner notes written by the lead singer "Major" Matt Grim.
SHELL SHOCK - Execution Time - lp MR#03
Shell Shock formed in 1979 and were one of, if not THE first hardcore band in New Orleans!! They played with Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Minutemen etc... and released two killer EP’s + two albums between 1981 and 1988.Upon Greg Hatch leaving the band in 1988, Kirk Windstein joined on vocals and added a 2nd guitar to the band, leaning them in a more metal direction. But this another storie!
Here you’ll find the first music production of these Lousiana’s furies, 10 killer studio recordings!!!!!!
PURE PUNK ROCK PLAYED AT THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY!!!
PLAY LOUD THIS IS EXECUTION TIME!!!!!
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