Though not exactly a grunge band, Coffin Break were right there in the thick of Seattle’s grunge-era explosion. Founded in 1987, the band shared its first rehearsal space with Alice In Chains, recorded its debut album with Jack Endino, and counted Kurt Cobain among its fans. Coffin Break made their way to Epitaph Records for a two-album stretch before breaking up in 1993, with appreciation from figures like the BBC’s John Peel along the way. They returned to action in 2007 with a reunion show at Seattle’s Crocodile Café and have played in fits and starts ever since. Now they’re back with news of their first new album in 33 years.
