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The Monks: Black Monk Time

The Monks were five American soldiers stationed in Germany during...  read more

The Monks to reissue Black Monk Time

It's common knowledge that Elvis Presley spent a stint in Germany with the U.S. military which both put his career on hiatus and introduced him to methamphetamines, the beginning of his eventual downfall. Fortunately, other GIs stationed in Germany had much more positive experiences. Like The Monks: a group of American soldiers who stayed in Deutschland after their discharge and became famous for shaving their heads and dressing in cowls for performances, not to mention being progenitors of punk. Those unfamiliar with the band's most excellent tale now have a chance to catch up, as The Monks' definitive debut LP,...  read more