The Flesh Eaters are a cult L.A. punk outfit led by Chris D., known for fusing raw punk energy with noir poetry, horror imagery, and swampy rock ’n’ roll. Their landmark 1981 album A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die—featuring members of X, The Blasters, and Los Lobos—delivers a feral mix of voodoo blues and apocalyptic swagger, with tracks like “See You in the Boneyard” and “Pray ’Til You Sweat” embodying their cinematic, death-obsessed aesthetic. Later releases, including the 2019 reunion album I Used to Be Pretty, retain that visceral edge while adding polish, proving their sound is as haunting and vital as ever.
