Yaphet Kotto
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Active: 1996 - 2005
Biography
Yaphet Kotto was a hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz, California, active from 1996 to 2005 and named after the actor *Yaphet Kotto*. Guitarist-vocalists Casey Watson and Mag Delana, bassist Pat Crowley and drummer Scott Batiste built a sound from duelling vocals, melody and chaos, with lyrics on Native American genocide, segregation and American politics. Their three #Ebullition Records# albums, from 'The Killer Was in the Government Blankets' to 'We Bury Our Dead Alive', are screamo landmarks.
Genres
Yaphet Kotto Discography
- Yaphet Kotto (1998) - Single
- The Killer Was in the Government Blankets (1999) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Syncopated Synthetic Laments for Love (2001) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Usual Suspects / According to History (2002) - Single
Members
- Casey Watson - guitar, vocals (1996 - 2005)
- Mag Delana - guitar, vocals (1996 - 2005)
- Pat Crowley - bass (1996 - 2001)
- Scott Batiste - drums (1996 - 2005)