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The Demon Dogs
The Demon Dogs formed in New York City in the early 1980s, with Jimmy Sinclair on vocals and guitar. Their sound pulled from punk and grunge, landing...
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The Demon Dogs formed in New York City in the early 1980s, with Jimmy Sinclair on vocals and guitar. Their sound pulled from punk and grunge, landing somewhere in alternative rock with a rough, loud edge. They put out four albums between 1984 and 1990, starting with 'Nocturnal Emissions' and ending with 'Last Dance with the Devil'.
Their best-known track is 'Teenage Cliche,' which got some attention for its blunt take on adolescent frustration. The band's lyrics often dealt with alienation and rebellion, delivered over distorted guitars. The lineup included Joey Marino on guitar, Johnny Russo on bass, and Tommy Walsh on drums.
Their music wasn't widely played on radio, and they faced some pushback for their content and style. They kept at it through the late '80s, but internal tensions and personal issues made things difficult. By the early '90s, they had stopped putting out new records.
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