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Dazzling Killmen reunion show

Posted by Loren on April 5, 2025

Dazzling Killmen reunion show
photo by Dale Nixon

Dazzling Killmen will be reforming for Dark Days Bright Nights Fest, taking place in Richmond, Va Sept. 26-28.

The math rock band's lineup will feature founding members vocalist/guitarist Nick Sakes and drummer Blake Fleming, together for the first time in 30 years, joined by bassist Evan Jagels and guitarist Ben Greenberg, both of of the band Uniform.

The St. Louis based band formed in 1990 with Sakes, Fleming, and bassist Darin Gray, later joined by guitarist Tim Garrigan. They broke up in 1995 ahead of a planned tour of Japan with Jim O'Rourke, Melt-Banana, Space Streakings, and Zeni Geva, releasing material via SKiN GRAFT Records.
 
Sakes has played with Colossamite and, currently, with Upright Forms; Fleming with Laddio Bolocko and The Mars Volta.

Dark Days Bright Nights will also feature Uniform, Great Falls, City Of Caterpillar, and more.

SKiN GRAFT also announced plans to release a new split featuring Yowie/Pili Coït in May.

Dazzling Killmen reunion show
photo by Dale Nixon

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