Rapeman

Rapeman was an American rock band founded in 1987 and disbanded in 1989. It consisted of Steve Albini (formerly of Big Black) on guitar and vocals, David Sims (formerly of Scratch Acid) on bass, and Rey Washam (formerly of Scratch Acid and Big Boys) on drums. The band took their name from a popular Japanese comic book that fascinated Albini and Washam and, predictably, proved controversial. The band were frequently confronted by protestors while on tour. Their first EP, 1988's "Budd" was named after Budd R. Dwyer, a politician from Pennsylvania who committed suicide in 1987 during a live television broadcast. Following 1989's "Two Nuns And A Pack Mule" LP, the group split due to personal tensions between two of the members.

Links To Peel
As a fan of Steve Albini's work with his previous band Big Black, Peel was interested in Albini's projects including Rapeman, which he wasn't really happy with the band's name. Nonetheless Peel did enjoy the group's music and played them on his show between the late 80's and early 90's.

Shows Played
1988 1990 1992 2000
 * 11 October 1988: Log Bass (12” – Budd) Blast First
 * 19 March 1990: Inki's Butt Crack (7") Sub Pop
 * 15 March 1992 (BFBS): Inki's Butt Crack (7") Sub Pop
 * 08 August 2000: 'Monobrow' (LP 'Two Nuns & A Pack Mule') Blast First