Flesh Eaters

The Profile

Flesh Eaters are an American punk rock band from Los Angeles led by vocalist/poet Chris D. Formed in 1977, they became fixtures of the L.A. punk scene. Their 1981 album A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die featured Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, and Steve Berlin. The group has seen many lineups and reunions, releasing I Used to Be Pretty in 2019.

American punk rock band from Los Angeles; active since 1977 with changing lineups. Led by Chris D. The 1981 album A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die included Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, and Steve Berlin. Released the reunion album I Used to Be Pretty in 2019.

A single, glowing review spotlights The Flesh Eaters’ 1981 album A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die, lauding its all-star LA lineup and voodoo-streaked punk-blues. The critic frames Chris D. as poet-agitator and praises the record as the band’s masterpiece. Overall tone: celebratory and evocative.