Killdozer was an American noise rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1983, with a lineup consisting of vocalist and bassist Michael Gerald, guitarists Bill Hobson and later Paul Zagoras, and drummer Dan Hobson. Characterized by their morose, lumbering style and Michael Gerald's distinctively low, growling vocals, the band carved out a unique niche in the post-punk landscape. Their sound, often described as a blend of punk, blues, and country, was coupled with satirical, and sometimes darkly humorous lyrics.

Over the span of their career, Killdozer made a significant impact on the underground rock scene, particularly associated with the Touch and Go Records label. Albums such as "Intellectuals Are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite" and "Twelve Point Buck" showcased the band's abrasive yet hook-laden sound. The band named their creations with an evident nod to irony and a skewering of societal norms, as seen in titles like "Uncompromising War on Art Under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat" and "God Hears Pleas of the Innocent." Killdozer's gritty and confrontational sound has influenced a host of sludge and noise rock bands who followed in their wake, even as they remain a cult favorite among aficionados of the genre. After disbanding in the late '90s, the group has occasionally reunited for live performances, reaffirming their status as relentless icons of the American underground.

Genres

Grunge

Noise Punk

Noise Rock

Latest Release

The Last Waltz

Killdozer

Album - 11 Tracks - Released January 1, 2005