Kraut (band)
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Kraut was a New York
band who started playing in 1981. Their very first performance was opening for the Clash
at Bonds in NYC (Summer 1981). Members Include: Davey Gunner (vocals), Doug Holland
(guitar/vocals) Don Cowan
(bass/vocals), and Johnny Feedback (drums/vocals), and Ryk Oakley, producer. While recording their 1st album, they opened up for The Professionals (band)
at the Channel Nightclub in Boston. Steve Jones
(ex-Sex Pistols
) and Kraut became good friends and recorded extra guitar tracks on "An Adjustment to Society" album. Steve was included on Kill for Cash, Sell Out
and Onward
. The video for "All Twisted" from that album appeared in rotation on MTV
, the first independent band to be played on MTV. The band went on to release "Whetting the Scythe" and toured the USA.
Their early sound was New York Hardcore
/ Thrash
.
By the mid-'80s, Kraut had become a Hard rock
/Metal
band (à la later period SSD or similar Boston
bands). Christopher Smith from Battalion of Saints
joined and recorded with the band. He appears on some tracks with Doug Holland on later releases.
KRAUT has appeared on several compilations and also put out some of their own releases. They were also the first New York Hardcore
band to appear on MTV. Guitarist Doug Holland went on to play for New York Hardcore
band the Cro-Mags
. KRAUT had their last re-union show with all the original members in 2002 playing 2 nights at CBGB's and releasing a live album entitle "KRAUT -Live at CBGB's".
KRAUT has returned for 2009. With its first dates in N.J. in the middle of
Feb/28th/2009 and at Blender Theater at Gramercy N.Y.C. May/22/2009 This
information is coming from Doug Holland Himself.any other information
can be found on KRAUTs myspace page URL KRAUTNYC/myspace.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
band who started playing in 1981. Their very first performance was opening for the Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
at Bonds in NYC (Summer 1981). Members Include: Davey Gunner (vocals), Doug Holland
Doug Holland
Doug Holland played guitar for hardcore punk bands Kraut and the Cro-Mags.He was also a bartender at the A7 in New York City in the early 1980s.-References:*Blush, Steven . American Hardcore. Los Angeles: Feral House. ISBN 0-9229-15-717-7....
(guitar/vocals) Don Cowan
Don Cowan
Don Cowan is an Irish footballer who currently plays for League One side Stevenage.Cowan started his career with Shamrock Rovers, playing for the club's 'A' team before making a number of substitute appearances for the first-team over two seasons...
(bass/vocals), and Johnny Feedback (drums/vocals), and Ryk Oakley, producer. While recording their 1st album, they opened up for The Professionals (band)
The Professionals (band)
The Professionals were an English punk rock band in the late 1970s and early 1980s formed by ex-Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones and drummer and Paul Cook after that band's demise.-Career:...
at the Channel Nightclub in Boston. Steve Jones
Steve Jones (musician)
Stephen Philip "Steve" Jones is an English rock guitarist, singer and actor, best known as guitarist and founding member of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols.-Childhood:...
(ex-Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. They were responsible for initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and inspiring many later punk and alternative rock musicians...
) and Kraut became good friends and recorded extra guitar tracks on "An Adjustment to Society" album. Steve was included on Kill for Cash, Sell Out
Sell Out
The first release by Boston hard rock band Halfcocked. It came out in 1998 on Curve of the Earth Records.-Track listing:#"Crash" – 3:24 #"Holly Wood" – #"Return of the Living Dead" – #"Superstar" –...
and Onward
Onward (song)
"Onward" is a song performed by the British band Yes. It is the seventh track on their ninth studio album, Tormato. The writing credit goes to bassist Chris Squire, and it is the only song on the album for which singer Jon Anderson gets no writing credit....
. The video for "All Twisted" from that album appeared in rotation on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, the first independent band to be played on MTV. The band went on to release "Whetting the Scythe" and toured the USA.
Their early sound was New York Hardcore
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
/ Thrash
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
.
By the mid-'80s, Kraut had become a Hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
/Metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band (à la later period SSD or similar Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
bands). Christopher Smith from Battalion of Saints
Battalion of Saints
Battalion of Saints is a hardcore punk rock band from San Diego, California that was founded in 1980. They went through numerous lineups until breaking up in 1985. Singer George Anthony reformed the band in 1995 with Terry "Tezz" Roberts Battalion of Saints is a hardcore punk rock band from San...
joined and recorded with the band. He appears on some tracks with Doug Holland on later releases.
KRAUT has appeared on several compilations and also put out some of their own releases. They were also the first New York Hardcore
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band to appear on MTV. Guitarist Doug Holland went on to play for New York Hardcore
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band the Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags are a hardcore punk turned crossover thrash band from New York City. The band, which had a strong cult following, released many records, their first two considered the most influential...
. KRAUT had their last re-union show with all the original members in 2002 playing 2 nights at CBGB's and releasing a live album entitle "KRAUT -Live at CBGB's".
Discography
- Kill For Cash 7" (Cabbage, 1981)
- Unemployed 7" (Cabbage, 1982)
- An Adjustment To Society LP (Cabbage,Faulty,IRS 1982)
- Whetting The Scythe LP (Cabbage/Enigma, 1984)
- Night Of Rage LP, 1986, (New Red Archives)
- "Live at CBGB's" LP, 2002,(New Red Archives)
KRAUT has returned for 2009. With its first dates in N.J. in the middle of
Feb/28th/2009 and at Blender Theater at Gramercy N.Y.C. May/22/2009 This
information is coming from Doug Holland Himself.any other information
can be found on KRAUTs myspace page URL KRAUTNYC/myspace.
Compilations
- New York ThrashNew York ThrashNew York Thrash is a hardcore punk compilation album released by ROIR in 1982.Considered a definitive document of the early New York hardcore scene, New York Thrash features rare and otherwise unreleased recordings, including the first recorded material by the Beastie Boys, as well as material by...
tape (ROIRROIRROIR , or Reach Out International Records, is a New York City-based record label founded in 1979 by Neil Cooper.ROIR was founded the same year that the Sony Walkman launched, and initially, the label exclusively distributed its releases in cassette format...
, 1982) "Getaway", "Last Chance" - Son Of Oi! LP (Syndicate, 1983) "Onwards"
- Something To Believe In LP (BYO, 1983) "Pyramids"
- Bang Zoom #3 tape (Bang Zoom, 1983) "Don't Believe (live)"
- Flipside Vinyl Fanzine LP (Gasatanka/Enigma, 1984) "Flossing With an E String"
- Enigma VariationsEnigma Variations (album)The Enigma Variations is a compilation album of newer artists that were on Enigma Records or one of its subsidiaries. It was originally released as a double LP and cassette, but was then subsequently also released as a CD with a reduced number of tracks. The album was compiled by Steve Pross and...
(EnigmaEnigma RecordsEnigma Records was a popular rock and alternative American record label in the 1980s. It was initially a division of Greenworld Distribution, an independent music importer/distributor, which it split-off from in 1985 to become its own company...
, 1985) "Juvenile Justice"
Reissues
- Complete Studio Recordings CD (New Red Archives)
- An Adjustment To Society LP (New Red Archives)