Artist description Female-fronted, old-school punk rock.

Music Style Punk

Musical Influences AC/DC, New York Dolls,The Cramps, Blondie, Heartbreakers,Ramones

Similar Artists The Cramps meet AC/DC. Bluesy-Punk-Rock n' Roll

Artist History The Graveyard School was formed in 1998 and is based in New Jersey. Over the years, the band has gone through some lineup changes, but has finally found consistancy. The band's current lineup includes: lead singer and Mistress of Punishment, Kim Kaos (ex-Ma Shot Pa), bassist Diablo (ex-New Rose,The Blame, and Dirty Johnny), guitarist Larry Gray (ex-Ma Shot Pa, Flathead Four, and Crowned by Lady Luck), and drummer Mike Kessel. In 1999, the band recorded a three-song demo that included a guest appearence by former MISFITS (and current UNDEAD) guitarist Bobby Steele. In 2000, The Graveyard School released it's four song EP "Blessed Be Thy Holy Name". The Graveyard School continues to play along the East Coast.

Group Members KIM KAOS-Vocals, LARRY GRAY-Guitar, DIABLO-Bass, MIKE KESSELL-Drums. Former members: JOEL GAUSTEN-Drums (original member), JEREMY PAVLICK-Guitar (1/99-7/00), CHRIS SOLINSKI-Bass (7/98-10/99), FRANK VERGA-Guitar (8/98-10/98). Temporary guest: BOBBY STEELE-Bass (11/99).

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, and Drums

Albums 1999 Self-Titled Demo Cassette (Out Of Print); 2000

Press Reviews "Louder, faster, sweatier and way more colorful than a wrestling match" - The Aquarian Weekly (Jan. 17th 2001),"Punk's not dead; it's alive and lurking in the collective head of The Graveyard School"-Atlanticville (August 3rd, 2000) "A Jolt of Rock N' Roll Energy" -Flipside Magazine (Sept./Oct. 1999)

Additional Info Check out CALENDAR page for upcoming show info. and recent band news.

Location Everywhere, NJ - USA

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