Killed By Deathrock Vol. 1 shines a light on the shadowy corners of early post-punk, deathrock, and dark punk, collecting long-lost gems from cult bands across the U.S. and Europe. Curated by Sacred Bones founder Caleb Braaten after years of digging, the compilation pairs better-known names like Twisted Nerve with impossibly obscure discoveries such as Italy's Move, capturing the eerie atmosphere, raw energy, and DIY spirit that defined the genre. Essential listening for fans of gothic punk, forgotten underground classics, and the darker side of post-punk.
