1) Kilgore is an Austral… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named Kilgore:
1) Kilgore is an Australian band featuring members from Ravenous and Death's Head.
Musically, Kilgore is based in southern rock, but throw in a little bit of country, psyhcobilly and punk.
You can find a video from Kilgore of the song "Napalm sticks to kids" from Youtube.
Discography:
-Death's Head/Kilgore: Blood on their hands split cd
-44. Magnum Opus (2007)
-Swingin' Time (2008)
2) Kilgore was an alternative metal band hailing from Providence, RI. Their music was influenced by both the metal and hardcore scenes. Jay Berndt's lyrics are heavily influenced by some of the greatest writers/philosophers in history, including the likes of Franz Kafka, Kurt Vonnegut, Edgar Allen Poe, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. The pounding, yet intricate Blue Collar Solitude was released in 1995 on Unsound Records. Kilgore's major label debut, A Search for Reason, was released May 12, 1998 on the label Revolution Records. In 1999 despite the success of their recently released album A Search For Reason, and their first UK tour last December, Jay has decided to leave and concentrate on his personal life and upcoming marriage. The band dropped new lead singer Dustin Lowery late in '99 and called it quits.
Kilgore has reformed to play the "A Fight to Remember" Breast Cancer Benefit at Jake's Bar & Grille on May 19th 2007. Here's live video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g075GWbEeU
The band has gone through several name changes over the years:
Smudge (1991-1994)
Stain (1994-1995)
Kilgore Smudge (1995-1998)
Kilgore (1998-1999)
Band Members:
Bill Southerland - Drums
Mike Pelletier - Guitar
Jay Berndt - Vocals
Brian Mckenzie - Guitar 90'-97'
Jason "Smitty" Smith - Bass 90'-96'
Steve Johnson - Bass 96'-98'
Marty O'Brien - Bass 98'-99'
Eric Linsao - Guitar 93'-94'
Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island
Albums:
Blue Collar Solitude-Kilgore Smudge-1995
A Search For Reason-Kilgore-1998
DETAILED BIO:
The band that was eventually known as Kilgore, had started out of a Providence, RI catholic high school's unique music program. Instead of a marching band or concert band, the bands played contemporary rock, classic rock, jazz and blues covers. With their love of metal...Brian, Bill, Smitty, Mike and Jay formed an original band known as Regicide then after graduation know as Smudge. They released their first demo cassette Spill (1993) and began playing numerous shows in Providence at Club Confetti, The Living Room, Club Babyhead, and Lupos' Heartbreak Hotel.
After discovering an Australian pop-punk band by the same name, they changed their name to Stain. As Stain, the band formed a bond with numerous local Providence bands: Times Expired, Shed, Moshall Law, State of Corruption, Freak Show, Richard, Second Skin, and many more. In 1994, they released another cassette demo entitled Die Cast (1994). It was the release of Die Cast of brought the band to the attention of Unsound Records and signed to recording contract. It was at this time the band noticed a local Springfield, MA band by the name of Stain. They decided to change a name no band could possibly have Kilgore Smudge. The name was a nod to their original name and also to the literary character "Kilgore Trout" from Kurt Vonnegut's "Breakfast of Champions.
After numerous tours, Kilgore Smudge released the full-length album Blue Collar Solitude (1995). The record release party managed to sell out one of the final shows at Club Babyhead. The album also spent numerous months at the top of the Metal College Radio charts. The band then continued to tour well into 1996. The schedule began to tire Smitty, who decided to call it a day. Enter Steve Johnson on Bass duties. The band began working on the follow-up to Blue Collar Solitude with a series of recordings known as "The Stalemate Sessions". The songwriting and music took a darker turn. The band was somewhat unsure of the material, as well as the record label. Tensions began to mount, confidence was slipping...A dark cloud took its toll with Brian McKenzie leaving the band. Brian continues to play as a singer-songwriter...
The band continued to write and record demos for what would become A Search for Reason. Confidence was regaining as the record contract was extended to Revolution Records/Warner Bros.The band flew out to Los Angeles for 4 months to write, rehearse and record the album. The band chose Ed Stasium (The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Colour, Biohazard, Reverend Horton Heat) as their producer. The final product A Search for Reason (1998) was released in early 1998 to excellent reviews. As a new management deal was inked, the band landed a spot on Ozzfest 98'. Two weeks before going out on another tour, Marty O'Brien was asked to join the band to replace Steve Johnson on Bass. Kilgore continued to tour for the rest of the year and played its last show on New Years Eve of 1998.
Vocalist Jay Berndt left the band in early 1999 to pursue a family life. He now plays with Providence band The Brimstone Assembly. The rest of the band moved to Los Angeles to look for a new singer and continue on. Marty O'Brien began playing with Tommy Lee's Methods Of Mayhem and now plays with LA band 3-Faced. Mike Pelletier began scoring video game soundtracks and now plays with In For The Kill. Bill "Bilgore" Southerland moved back to Providence and has been working with children for the last few years.
In Spring of 2007, original members Jay Berndt, Brian McKenzie, Bill Southerland, and Jason "Smitty" Smith will be reuniting to play a show on May 19 at Jake's Bar in Providence, RI.
The show is a benefit called "Fight to Remember" and all proceeds will go to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and The National Philanthropic Trust for breast cancer treatment and research.
This is the first time KILGORE has played since 1998 and for the first time with McKenzie and Smith since 1996. They will be performing numerous songs from their two releases, "Blue Collar Solitude" and "A Search For Reason" as well as songs from early demos. As far the future of KILGORE...well that remains to be seen.
Some of the Bands that Kilgore (Smudge) played with:
Biohazard, Clutch, Coal Chamber, The Cro-Mags, DRI, Fear Factory , Godsmack, Incubus, Judas Priest, Life of Agony, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, The Melvins, The Misfits, Monster Voodoo Machine, Motorhead, Nothingface, Ozzy Ozbourne, Pennywise, Sam Black Church, Sevendust, Sheer Terror, Shelter, Sick of It All, Slayer, Snot, Soulfly, Staind', Stompbox, Sublime, System of a Down, Tool, Ultraspank
Therapy
Kilgore Lyrics
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Trashing everything you see
I can see behind your eyes
You're hurting inside just like me
Your mind's a dark cloud
Should you keep your feelings in
Or cry out loud
Clouds parted, rain's gone
When I write these songs
Look to the skies above
Seek your disguise alone
See the choice you made
For all the times you've cried
There will be never be enough tissue
To dry your eyes
Look at all the choices you made
With the dark clouds raining on your parade
For all the lies you ever spoke
And all the lives you ever broke
Another friend betrayed
Visions of the past keep you afraid
Look to the skies above
Seek your disguise alone
See the choice you made
Enough of your whining
You're making me sick
You think you're alone that's not the last of it
For the rest of your life you'll be on your knees
‘Til that day a hundred dollars please
Look to the skies above
Seek your disguise alone
See the choice you made
In the song "Therapy" by Kilgore, the lyrics speak to a person who puts up a facade of strength, but is really struggling with inner turmoil just like the singer. The person's mind is described as a "dark cloud," and they are faced with the decision to either keep their feelings bottled up or cry out loud. The singer, on the other hand, finds release through writing and performing music. The chorus encourages the person to look within themselves and confront the choices they have made, particularly the lies they have told and broken relationships they have caused.
The second verse of the song speaks to the consequences of the person's actions. They have betrayed friends and are haunted by visions of their past. The chorus repeats the message of seeking inner truth and the consequence of not doing so - being stuck in a cycle of self-pity and paying a fee for their therapy. Overall, the lyrics of "Therapy" encourage honesty and self-reflection as the path towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
You put up a good front man
You hide your pain well
Trashing everything you see
You take out your anger on everything and everyone around you
I can see behind your eyes
I can tell that you're hurting inside
You're hurting inside just like me
I know how it feels to be in pain
Your mind's a dark cloud
You're consumed by negative thoughts
Should you keep your feelings in
Do you try to hide your emotions?
Or cry out loud
Or do you let it out, even if it's messy?
Clouds parted, rain's gone
You feel better now, after letting out your emotions
I let out my aggression
I express my anger through my music
When I write these songs
When I put my thoughts into lyrics
Look to the skies above
Think about your situation and your options
Seek your disguise alone
Figure out how you truly feel, without any outside influence
See the choice you made
Take responsibility for your actions
For all the times you've cried
For every moment of sadness you've felt
There will be never be enough tissue
No amount of comfort will truly take away your pain
To dry your eyes
To make the tears go away
Look at all the choices you made
Reflect on the decisions you've made in life
With the dark clouds raining on your parade
Despite the obstacles and challenges you've faced
For all the lies you ever spoke
For every falsehood you've told
And all the lives you ever broke
And for all of the hurt you've caused others
Another friend betrayed
You've lost a friend because of your actions
Visions of the past keep you afraid
You're haunted by your past mistakes
Enough of your whining
Stop complaining
You're making me sick
Your negativity is bringing me down
You think you're alone that's not the last of it
You feel isolated, but there's more to come
For the rest of your life you'll be on your knees
You'll be humbled by life's challenges for a long time
‘Til that day a hundred dollars please
And until that day, you'll still have to pay your dues
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mulepitproductions8713
At this time one of the best local bands in RI. US
@regisvaughan6939
Jay does country now
@AllieRX
0:13 "SHUT UP!"