New Bomb Turks

The Profile

American garage-punk band formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1990, led by Eric Davidson. Known for ferocious, lo-fi punk’n’roll, seminal releases on Crypt and Epitaph, and a fearsome live reputation.

From the reviews: formed in Columbus, Ohio; sound cited as chaotic, high-velocity garage-punk with nods to the Stooges and MC5; debut !!Destroy-Oh-Boy!! on Crypt; later signed to Epitaph (Scared Straight, At Rope’s End); frequent singles/EPs and compilations including Pissing Out The Poison and The Big Combo; occasional sax flourishes noted; Nightmare Scenario recorded in Detroit in four days; drummer change from Bill Randt to Sam Brown around that album; renowned for explosive, very loud live sets.

American garage-punk band from Columbus, Ohio known for blistering speed, lo-fi grit, and volatile live shows. Reviews praise albums from !!Destroy-Oh-Boy!! through The Night Before the Day the Earth Stood Still, with nods to their Epitaph era and compilations. Comparisons to the Stooges/MC5 recur, as do notes on occasional sax bursts and improved production over time. Overall verdict: incendiary, relentless, and cult-defining.