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
Walk
Kilgore Lyrics
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One step from lashing out on you
You want in, get under my skin
And you call yourself friend
I've got more friends like you, what do I do?
Is there no standard anymore?
What it takes, who I am, where I've been, belong?
Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me
A lesson learned in life, known from the dawn of time
Respect, walk
What do you say?
Respect, walk
Are you talking to me?
Are you talking to me?
Run your mouth when I'm not around
It's easy to achieve
You cry to weak friends that sympathize
Can you hear the violins playing your song?
Those same friends tell me your every words
Is there no standard anymore?
What it takes, who I am, where I've been, belong?
You can't be something you're not
Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me
A lesson learned in life, known from the dawn of time
Respect, walk
What do you say?
Respect, walk
Are you talking to me?
Respect, walk
What do you say?
Respect, walk
Are you talking to me?
Are you talking to me?
No way punk
Respect, walk
What do you say?
Respect, walk
Are you talking to me?
Respect, walk
What do you say?
Respect, walk
Are you talking to me?
Are you talking to me?
Walk on home, boy
The song "Walk" by Kilgore is about the feeling of being easily bothered by someone's persistent attempts to be friends with the singer, despite their discomfort with the situation. The lyrics express frustration and annoyance at the other person's lack of respect for boundaries and the singer's desire to remain independent and true to themselves. The repeated refrain of "Respect, walk" emphasizes the importance of respecting others' boundaries and individuality.
The first verse highlights the singer's frustration with the other person's persistent attempts to befriend them, even though they clearly do not want to. The second verse addresses the issue of people not being true to themselves and trying to be something they are not to fit in with others. This verse emphasizes the importance of being yourself and staying away from individuals who do not respect your individuality.
The chorus drives home the message of respect and individuality. The use of the phrase "Respect, walk" functions as a mantra for listeners to remember to respect others and to walk away from situations that don't align with their values. The refrain "Are you talking to me?" reflects the singer's irritation at the other person's behavior and also references the famous line from the movie "Taxi Driver."
Overall, the song "Walk" serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of respecting boundaries and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistence?
I get irritated easily when you persistently bother me.
One step from lashing out on you
I'm about to lose my cool and lash out at you.
You want in, get under my skin
You want to be my friend, but you annoy me to the point of getting under my skin.
And you call yourself friend
Despite annoying me, you still call yourself my friend.
I've got more friends like you, what do I do?
I already have more friends like you, so what am I going to do with another annoying friend?
Is there no standard anymore?
Doesn't anyone have any morals or principles anymore?
What it takes, who I am, where I've been, belong?
What does it take to be who I am and belong where I've been?
You can't be something you're not
You can't pretend to be someone or something you're not.
Be yourself, by yourself, stay away from me
Just be yourself, stop bothering me, and stay away from me.
A lesson learned in life, known from the dawn of time
This is a timeless lesson that everyone learns in life.
Respect, walk
Show some respect and walk away from me.
What do you say?
Do you understand what I'm telling you?
Are you talking to me?
Are you listening to what I'm saying to you?
Run your mouth when I'm not around
You talk behind my back when I'm not there to confront you.
It's easy to achieve
It's easy for you to talk about me when I'm not there to defend myself.
You cry to weak friends that sympathize
You complain about me to your weak friends who always agree with you and sympathize with you.
Can you hear the violins playing your song?
Are you enjoying the attention you get from your friends who feel sorry for you?
Those same friends tell me your every words
Ironically, those same friends who sympathize with you tell me everything you say about me.
No way punk
I won't put up with your behavior anymore.
Walk on home, boy
Go away and leave me alone, kid.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rex Brown, Philip Anselmo, Darrell Lance Abbott, Vincent Paul Abbott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sephjnr
Still THE best cover of Walk by a country freaking mile.
@Kronix86
sephjnr no doubt, way better then a7x. this is definitely the best cover of walk I've heard
@iwatchyouatnight1550
Ryan Galloway Vulgar display of cover does it waaaay better than both of them
@lupinvash3
Ryan Galloway
I agree. The instrumentation seems to sound more crisp
@miameramusic
@lupinvash3 Totally agree. This cover is awesome. Plus ECW was ruled. SO cool
@travistouchdown8175
Best Walk cover and best Van Dam entrance music. Without a doubt.
@miameramusic
I agree, it suited RVD perfectly. I still remember those days, so cool. The whole f'n show.
@Rickrubin313
@@miameramusicToo good, got copyright claimed
@legionarioXIX
good memories. thanks for posting this. RIP ECW!
@regisvaughan6939
I miss ECW