45 Grave

The Profile

45 Grave is an American deathrock/horror-punk band from Los Angeles, fronted by Dinah Cancer. Their debut album Sleep in Safety was first issued in 1983 on Enigma.

Sleep in Safety (first edition 1983, Enigma) is frequently cited by reviewers; 'Party Time' was included in the soundtrack of The Return of the Living Dead. Dinah Cancer is the band's vocalist.

The available review celebrates 45 Grave's 1983 album Sleep in Safety as a quintessential horror-party deathrock record led by Dinah Cancer. The writing highlights organ-driven gothic-punk textures and tracks such as 'Party Time', 'Surf Bat' and a cover of 'Riboflavin'. The reviewer frames the album as an essential, fun entry from the 80s Los Angeles scene.