King Snake Roost

The Profile

King Snake Roost were an Australian noise rock band formed in Adelaide in 1985, active until 1990. Ferocious guitars, free‑jazz-tinged horns, and a relentless, cathartic sound defined their short, influential run across three albums. They shared stages with Sonic Youth, Big Black, Mudhoney, Helmet, Babes In Toyland, Lubricated Goat, feedtime, and The Mark of Cain.

Australian noise rock group (Adelaide, 1985–1990). Released three albums including Things That Play Themselves, From Barbarism To Christian Manhood, and Ground Into The Dirt. Played alongside Sonic Youth, Big Black, Mudhoney, Helmet, Babes In Toyland, Lubricated Goat, feedtime, and The Mark of Cain.

Australian noise rock band active 1985–1990, born in Adelaide. Known for abrasive guitars, free‑jazz-tinged horns, and cathartic intensity. Released three albums and shared stages with Sonic Youth, Big Black, Mudhoney, Helmet, Babes In Toyland, Lubricated Goat, feedtime, and The Mark of Cain. The featured review hails Things That Play Themselves as brutal, disorienting, and essential.