The Flesheaters

Musical Group

Forfans of early la punk, punk-blues hybrids, voodoobilly and horror-tinged rock.
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The Profile

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.

Notable Quotes

❝ True cult band of the early Californian punk, led by the enigmatic CHRIS DEJARDINS, better known as CHRIS D., producer for Slash and Ruby records, his productions include albums like "the days the wine and roses" by DREAM SYNDICATE, "gravity talks" by GREEN ON RED, "walk among us" by MISFITS, and also the debut of GUN CLUB, etc., etc.

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