Kill Sadie
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, Minnesota , United States |
| Products | Post-hardcore music |
Kill Sadie (also known as Killsadie) was a post-hardcore group originating from Minneapolis, active between 1997 and 2001. The band prioritized a DIY approach, emphasizing relentless touring rather than conventional marketing methods. Several members went on to join prominent emo, hardcore, and indie bands including Minus the Bear, Pretty Girls Make Graves, and These Arms Are Snakes.
History
Established in 1997 within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Kill Sadie transitioned from their hardcore beginnings to integrate electronic rhythms, sampling techniques, layered vocal arrangements, and a diverse sound palette ranging from delicate jazz influences to aggressive hardcore energy. The band's name was inspired by an event involving drummer Erin Tate and his brother Knol Tate at a party.
Following their move from Minneapolis to Seattle, the group dissolved due to internal disputes regarding their artistic direction.
Members
Due to extensive touring and internal challenges, Killsadie experienced frequent lineup changes.
- Erin Tate – drums (1997–2001); subsequently affiliated with Onalaska, Askeleton, Minus the Bear
- J. Clark – guitar (1997–2001); later involved with Sharks Keep Moving, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Jaguar Love, KT 88
- Steve Snere – vocals (1999–2001); went on to perform with These Arms are Snakes, Crypts
- Patrick Scott – guitar/vocals (1999–2001); later part of V.Reverse, My Lai, Locks, 97-Shiki, Unur
- Cory Murchy – bass (2001); later joined Minus the Bear, Onalaska
- Andy Wolff – roadie and honorary member (1997–2000)
- Rebecca Dunbar – keyboards (2001)
- Bruce J Wuollet – guitar (1999); subsequently with Themes, The Stereo, Animal Chin, KT 88, End Transmission
- Bob Eisenbise – bass (1997–2000); later played in Blackthorne, Chibalo, KT 88, Shotgun Monday
- Josh VanLoon – vocals (1998)
- Jason Aronen – vocals (1997); later associated with The Real Enemy, Hope You Choke
- Erik Hanson – guitar (1997); later part of Flickr, The Stereo, Attention, Amp 176
- Knol Tate – guitar (1997–1999); subsequently involved with Askeleton, Hidden Chord, Deleter
Discography
- Traitor 7"/CD (One Percent Records, 1997)
- Kill Sadie EP (THD Records, 1998)
- Half Cocked Concepts 10" (Old Glory Records, 1998)
- In Half Cocked Concepts CD (featuring THD 7") (One Percent Records, 1999)
- Split 7" with Brand New Unit (Modern Radio, 2000)
- A New Make 7" (Redwood Records, 2000)
- Experiments in Expectation LP/CD (Dim Mak Records, 2001)
- We're All a Little Sick CD Remixes B-Sides (Satellite City, 2004)
External links
- Killsadie listed in bands section on Modern Radio
- Kill Sadie - BandToBand.com