Tribal art-punk-metal band. Brian Rice aka ‘Dead Paul’ (vocals, guitar, keyboards ex-Afraid of Clowns), Bill Corsello (drums, percussion), Dave Kahle aka ‘Skree’ (vocals, bass, percussion), Kevin C. Keelty (vocals, bass, hellhorn), and Kendall King aka ‘LLadnek Ecnerwal’ (percussion), adding Allison Futeral aka ‘Splendora’ (vocals, percussion).
Monkeyspank photos courtesy of Joe Goldsborough – Merkin Records
The band distinguished itself by having two bassists and three drummer/percussionists. They performed regularly at Hammerjacks, Dulaney Inn, Chambers, 15 Minutes Club, DC Space, and national tours. Their song “Dr. Omar” appeared on 1989 comp Seedy Sampler (Merkin 305).
Kahle went on to play in Ginger before relocating to Chicago. King went on to play in Thick Shake before relocating to New York. Corsello went on to play in Blister Freak Circus before relocating to Austin, TX with Stress Magnets.
1990(LP) Merkin 316 Demons Flew Out of My Mouth
1991(CD) Merkin 323 Blue Mud
