I was importing some old CDs into my the imac the other night when I came across something I hadn't listened to in 5 or 6 years. Ink & Dagger's "Drive This Seven Inch Wooden Stake Through My Philadelphia Heart". Hardcore punk peoples of the mid school will surely recall this band's quick ascent to notoriety in the mid to late 90s. Using Kiss-esque makeup and theatrics, the band blared their vampire themed anthems out to the often closed-minded scene, and made a connection with those who felt limited by the choice of either mohawk or mosh part. Creating a chaotic sound that relied as much on hooks and melody as breakdowns and screaming, they paved the way for spindely guitared, tight panted bands such as Pretty Girls Make Graves and At The Drive In to cash in a few years later.
Some weird stuff happened after they called it a day in 1999. Singer and former straight edge enthusiast Sean Patrick McCabe was found dead and alone in an Indiana Motel Room in August 2000, a victim of choking on his own vomit. At age 27. Sound familiar rock history fans? You may also recognize one time bass player Eric Wareheim as half of the comedy team Tim and Eric, the people behind Tom Goes To The Mayor Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! What can't that guy do?
Anyway, its still a great listen today, especially on a morning when you need a little extra juice. I'm kind of surprised there isn't more stuff on youtube featuring them, as their lives shows were the thing of legend. Heres a decent clip on them ripping up "Newspaper Tragedy" on their home turf.
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