The Flesheaters

Los Angeles punk group formed in 1977 and led by Chris D. (Chris Desjardins). Known for merging punk energy with blues and saxophone-led arrangements, horror-themed lyrics, and collaborations with prominent LA musicians.

Led by Chris D. (Chris Desjardins). Active since 1977. The 1981 album A Minute To Pray, A Second To Die features contributors named in reviews: Dave Alvin, John Doe, Steve Berlin, DJ Bonebrake and Bill Bateman. Review notes Chris D. worked as a producer for Slash and Ruby records and was also a filmmaker. Early debut album: No Questions Asked (1980); No Questions Asked was later re-released with additional material.

The Flesheaters are an early Los Angeles punk group led by Chris D. Their 1981 album A Minute To Pray, A Second To Die is widely praised for blending punk, blues and sax-driven voodoobilly. Reviews highlight horror-themed lyrics and the participation of notable LA musicians. One standout review rates the album highly and recommends the band's early records.

For:Fans of early LA punk, punk-blues hybrids, voodoobilly and horror-tinged rock.