Drain were an American noise rock band formed in Austin, Texas by King Coffey in 1991. The group also included David McCreath on guitar and bassist Owen McMahon of Cherubs. Along with the psychedelic leanings of Coffey's other band the Butthole Surfers, Drain also ventures into electronic and techno music territory. Also, samplers and drum machines play a stronger role in the music.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played the band's debut single, 'A Black Fist' in February 1991 and would play further material from the group until the late 90's. Both Owen and King Coffey's groups, the Cherubs and Butthole Surfers were played by the DJ on his radio programmes.
Shows Played[]
- 16 February 1991: 'A Black Fist (7")' (Trance Syndicate)
- 03 August 1991: Martyr's Road (v/a 7" - Love And Napalm Vol. 2) Trance Syndicate
- 30 August 1991 (BFBS): Martyrs Road (v/a 7" - Love & Napalm Vol. 2) Trance Syndicate
- 1992
- 27 March 1992: Instant Hippie (album - Pick Up Heaven) Trance Syndicate
- 13 June 1992: Instant Hippie (LP – Pick Up Heaven) Trance Syndicate
- 1996
- 16 March 1996: His Master's Voice (12" - Regional Action!) Astralwerks
- 22 March 1996: ‘Wendy Will Win (12 inch - Regional Action! )’ Astralwerks
- 23 March 1996 (BFBS): 'Wendy Will Win (12"-Regional Action)' (Astralwerks)
- 1998
- 29 January 1998: A Bunch Of Guys About To Turn Blue (v/a LP - Angels Of Life In A Psychic Wasteland) Eerie Materials
- 02 March 1998 (BBC World Service): A Bunch Of Guys About To Turn Blue (v/a CD Album - Angels Of Life In A Psychic Wasteland) Eerie Materials