Inspired by Alice Cooper, an all-black band from Detroit cuts a proto-punk classic, only to have it be ignored for 30 years. A little buzz from collectors and a demo tape pulled from an attic lead to a re-issue. Decades after their demise, Death is reborn.

The New York Times has a great article on the band, “This Band Was Punk Before Punk Was Punk,” and you can check out three of their songs at their MySpace page. The music is great—fresh and powerful, with a strong MC5 vibe.