Killed By Death Pt II. The third and fourth KBD records are the last records released by founder of the series. Both records were released in 1989 and were originally limited to just 700 copies each.
Zero Boys – Stoned To Death
From KBD #4. I’m not sure why Redrum chose to put 4/5 of the entire Zero Boys EP on this record, but I’m not complaining. Zero Boys are the real deal. Their “Vicious Circle” LP is probably the greatest midwest punk ever put on wax. Our own Jack Rabid wrote the biography on their website, definitely required reading.
Shock – This Generation’s on Vacation
From KBD #3. Shock released two 45’s in 1978, and played punk inspired by garage rock and power pop. They got back together in 2007 to play a handful of shows, and taped this mini interview where they discuss their stage names.
Really Red – Modern Needs
From KBD #4. Really Red was hardcore punk band from Houston, TX who existed from 1978 until 1985. They released two LPs and several 7“s on their own C.I.A. Records.
Ism – I Think I Love You
From KBD #4. Ism were from Long Island, NY. They released a slew of singles and records, a few of which were banned from record stores. This Carpenters cover appeared as the A side to their 1983 EP on S.I.N. Records.
John Berenzy Group – Vice Verses
From KBD #3. It seems like a lot fans of the KBD series are in universal agreement that this song doesn’t really belong on the record. I disagree, I think it’s a stand out track. This song was written by John Berenzy’s 20/20, a short lived band from NYC. It’s the B side of their “Radio Lies” 45, released in 1978.
The Plugz – Mindless Contentment
From KBD #3. Taken from their “Move” EP, released in 1978 on Slash Records. I don’t care what anyone says – this band is great. Their later material definitely leans towards new wave, but their “Electify Me” LP and early singles are top notch. Super tinny guitars, overlapping vocals, great choruses and nothing over 2 minutes long.
The Rotters – Disco Queen
From KBD #4. High energy stupid fun. The Rotters released two singles, the first of which was a two song 45 called “Sit On My Face Stevie Nicks”, released in 1978. In 2000, Bacchus Archives released a full discography CD called “Pull It And Yell”, which is worth checking out.
Ebenezer & The Bludgeons – Oh! I Love This Weather
From KBD #3. Weirdo disjointed primitive punk with great vocals and amazing bass lines. From their “Peer Pressure” EP, released in 1978.
Heart Attack – God Is Dead
From KBD #4. Early hardcore thrash from New York City, featuring Jesse Malin (D Generation) and Javier Madariaga (Reagan Youth, A.P.P.L.E). From their debut EP.
The Eat – Kneecappin’
From KBD #3. The Eat were from Florida, they played simple punk that (at times) can sound like a bad bar rock band. This song is actually the last song on their first EP, “God Punishes The Eat”, released in 1980 on Giggling Hitler Records. You could probably write a two page list of all the people and bands that have ripped off their graphic design.
