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Throughout the recording, their "live fast, die young" attitude became
more than just a slogan, causing the band to self-destruct.
The Strychnine Babies performed their final show at the legendary
Coney Island High in January 1999. Christian Martucci (bass/vocals)
went on play with Dee Dee Ramone, The Chelsea Smiles and eventually
Black President. Eric Dead (Guitar/Vocals) formed the Dead City
Psychos. Dave Glass (Drums) drummed for Dead Empty, Dead City
Psychos, Blessed Muthas, Red Eyed Rats, Hotwired Hearts and
continued his DIY artwork, designing album covers and merchandise
for everyone from GBH to Electric Frankenstein.
Fast-forward over a decade to 2009… 77 style punk rock
is all but dead; replaced by indie beard rock, neon t-shirts,
and zero regard for anything having to do with rock n’
roll. The Strychnine Babies have returned to set the record
straight with the release of the “New Religion EP”
on their own Electric Nerve Records. A limited edition run of
500 clockwork orange 7 inches have been pressed with cover art
featuring Szandora LaVey, in addition to a worldwide digital
release.
With a full-length album and newly re-mastered back catalog
in the works, The Strychnine Babies show no sign of slowing
down in the future. “This is the band we’ve always
wanted to be in,” says Christian Martucci. “It’s
a good thing we’re all still around to finish what we
started!”
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