Mercy Killers
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Mercy Killers was an American goth band from Los Angeles, California, United States. It was formed in 2004 by future members of alternative rock band +44 Craig Fairbaugh and Shane Gallagher. Other members were Sam Soto aka Sampire on bass, Colin Barill on drums. They released their album Bloodlove on June 6, 2006. They disbanded in 2008.
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresGothic rock, Punk rock
Years active2004–2008
LabelHellcat Records
Mercy Killers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Gothic rock, Punk rock |
| Years active | 2004–2008 |
| Label | Hellcat Records |
| Past members | Craig Fairbaugh Shane Gallagher Sam Soto Colin Barill |
Members
- Craig Fairbaugh - lead guitar and vocals. Fairbaugh was the guitarist for the Supergroup, +44, and former member of several other bands including Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards, Transplants, Juliette and the Licks, and The Forgotten.
- Sam Soto aka. Sampire - bass and vocals. Co-founder of the band Original Sinners and former member of Sluts for Hire.
- Colin Berrill - drums. Former member of Irish band The Gurriers.
- Shane Gallagher - guitar. also was part of +44, and of The Nervous Return.
Release
The debut release of the Mercy Killers self-titled EP on Rancid Records and a subsequent recording deal with Hellcat Records.
Discography
- Mercy Killers (EP) (2005)
- Bloodlove (2006)