Dead Moon

Dead Moon was an American punk rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, United States, in 1987. The band consisted of Fred Cole (vocals, guitar), Andrew Loomis (bass guitar), and Toody Cole (drums).

Dead Moon's music was characterized by its raw, lo-fi sound, simple song structures, and dark, often introspective lyrics. The band's influences included 1960s garage rock, punk rock, and country music.

Dead Moon released their debut album, "In the Graveyard", in 1988. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish the band as one of the leading lights of the Pacific Northwest punk scene.

Dead Moon went on to release a total of eight studio albums, as well as several live albums and compilation albums. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and they gained a loyal following among fans of punk rock and independent music.

Dead Moon was known for their high-energy live performances, which often featured Fred Cole's distinctive vocals and guitar playing. The band's lyrics were often dark and introspective, dealing with themes of death, loss, and alienation.

Dead Moon disbanded in 2006, following the death of Fred Cole from a heart attack. The band's music continues to be enjoyed by fans of punk rock and independent music, and it has been cited as an influence by a number of contemporary bands.

Here are some additional facts about Dead Moon:

• The band's name was inspired by the Dead Moon Society, a group of characters in the film "The Monster Squad".
• Dead Moon's music was often compared to that of The Cramps and The Gun Club.
• The band was signed to the independent record label Sub Pop for a time.
• Dead Moon's song "My Name Is Death" was featured in the soundtrack to the 1994 film "Clerks".
• The band's final album, "Dead Moon", was released posthumously in 2008.