The Undead

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For the 1957 movie, see The Undead (film).

The Undead is a punk band formed in 1980 in New Milford, New Jersey by Bobby Steele (vocals and guitar), Chris Natz (bass), and Patrick Blanck (drums). Bobby had just been fired from his previous band, The Misfits, when forming The Undead.

They released their first EP 9 Toes Later in 1982. A few months later Jack and Patrick left the band. Brian Payne (Brian Aliano) became the new bassist and Bobby Savage became the drummer. This line-up released the Verbal Abuse single in 1983. Steve Zing (of Samhain and Mourning Noise) then took over the drumsticks. Between 1983 and 1986 Brian and Steve played for the band on and off, and many others played in The Undead for short periods. Brian and Steve finally quit the band in December 1986. Since then Bobby has not managed to keep a steady line-up.

Many singles and EPs have been released by the band, but Til Death (1998) and Dawn of the Undead (2006) are the only full-length studio albums so far.

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[edit] Return of the Undead

2006 saw a return of the Undead to the music scene with the lineup of Bobby Steele on guitar and vocals, Joel Gausten back on the drums and Joff Wilson on bass. They played CBGB's on St. Patricks day (also Bobby's 50th birthday, at midnight) and also played a free show at Tomkins Square park in June; September saw the remastered re-release of Dawn of the Undead. All of the Undead profits have gone towards funding for Bobby's lawsuit against his landlord who allegedly ignored Bobby's demands to fix weather-related water damage to his apartment.

Since the release of Dawn of the Undead, Bobby has now been devoting his time and effort to the creation of a full length Undead followup to 'Til Death, tentatively titled "Hits From Hell", currently conceived as a double gatefold 10" vinyl record and CD. (An attempted release in 2001, "12 Hits From Hell", was yanked just days before its scheduled release, and has yet to see the light of day.)

[edit] Releases

Albums

EP's

Singles

[edit] Line-ups

Current line-up

  • Bobby Steele - guitar, vocals, bass (1980-current)
  • Joff Wilson - bass (2006-)
  • Joel Gausten - drums (1998-1999, 2002, 2006-)

Former members

Guitarists

  • Eddie Van Migraine (8//1996)
  • Bryce Bernius (7/21/2000)

Bassists

  • Chris Natz (1980-1982)
  • Brian "Payne" Aliano (on and off between 1982-1986)
  • Olga de Volga (1983)
  • Lori Wedding (1984)
  • John Fiore (1986)
  • Tom (1987)
  • West Rocker (1987, 1988)
  • Pete Lisa (1987)
  • Tim Taylor (1988-1990)
  • Rich Pressley (1990)
  • Jim Joyce (1990-1992)
  • Phil Portuesi (1993)
  • Brian (1993)
  • Anthony D'Amico (1993-1995)
  • Jay Von Hack (1996)
  • Will Harper (1997, 1998)
  • Greazy Tony (1998)
  • Mr. D (1998)
  • Ian Lawrence (on and off between 1998-2000)
  • Rahne Pistor (on and off between 1998-1999)
  • Bryce Bernius (on and off between 2000-2006)
  • J~Sin Trioxin (2002)
  • Argyle Goolsby (2002)

Drummers

  • Patrick Blanck (1980-1982)
  • Bobby Savage (1982-1983)
  • Steve Zing (on and off between 1983-1986)
  • ROBO (1983)
  • Vinnie (1984)
  • Adolfo Galella (1986)
  • Rich Matalian (1986)
  • Stacey Morris (1987)
  • Tony DiLeo (1988-1989)
  • Eddie Enzyme (1989-1990)
  • Steve Sloppy (1990, see Sloppy Seconds)
  • Joe Darone (1990-1992)
  • Jeff O'Hara (1993, 1993-1994)
  • Ratty (1993)
  • John Rosado (1994-1995)
  • Atom Cheeze (1996)
  • Mormo Stinkbat (1997, 1998)
  • Sebastian DeCamplain (1998)
  • Gram Slam (on and off between 1998-1999)
  • Jaw (1999-2000)
  • Joey Image (2000-2002)
  • Billy Bones (2002)

[edit] External links

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