Don't Say Please—The Oral History of Die Kreuzen

In the early eighties, underground newsletters and ‘zines ignited a creative revolution in the Rust Belt of the Midwest. Amidst the explosion of American punk and experimental music, a Milwaukee band emerged with a groundbreaking sound. Die Kreuzen defied genre boundaries, fusing punk and metal influences.

They recorded a defining album of hardcore punk, only to reinvent their sound with each release. Despite touring the world, making little money, and eventually breaking up, Die Kreuzen became legendary. Band members Keith Brammer, Brian Egeness, Dan Kubinski, and Erik Tunison, along with friends, collaborators, and famous fans, reveal the inside story of Die Kreuzen in this book. Inside are rare images and artwork, along with contributions from music icons like Thurston Moore, Steve Albini, Neko Case, and Lou Barlow.