The Killer
Better Judged by Twelve than Carried by Six (Reissue)
Organized Crime (2006)
If there is one hardcore band in Chicago that truly defines the conventions of "Chicago Hardcore," it is The Killer. The various musical backgrounds of each member leads to an interesting fusion of the heavier metalcore bands as well as Southern Rock, and even a bit of doom metal. Everything about this album is solid from the production to the … Read more
The Killer
Better Judged by Twelve than Carried by Six (Reissue)
Organized Crime (2006)
If Myspace, YouTube, and various messegeboards have shown me anything in 2006, it is that kids love to mosh. From videos of kids moshing in their bedroom, living rooms, classrooms, and even in the middle of the street, kids across America love throwing the fuck down. The problem is that the soundtrack they are wind-milling and spin-kicking to is complete … Read more
The Killer
Not All Who are Lost...
Organized Crime (2009)
A few months back I spent a weekend in Chicago for the Burning Fight book release show. Granted this wasn't an exclusively Chicago hardcore event per se, but a number of Chicago-based bands were on display as part of the festivities. One such band, and one of Chicago's most established, was The Killer. Watching the hometown crowd react to their … Read more
