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KOLLAPS

In 1989 members of Exotic Birds decided to try their hand in the industrial dance arena. They secretly disguised themselves as the industrial dance band called Kollaps. Kollaps is an album by one of the Godfathers of industrial dance music Einstürzende Neubauten, which may be how they got their name. I'm not exactly sure about the releases, but there was a Cassette released either privately or on Pleasureland Records, called War Crimes. It contained "Rise Up, My Savior" Radiation/Contamination, and others.

They performed at the Phantasy Niteclub in Cleveland, Ohio. They wore gas masks and filled the stage with smoke. I saw the show. If you listen closely you can hear strong elements of their alter ego Exotic Birds. They were interviewd on WUJC a college radio station in Cleveland, Ohio, on a show called Those Meddling Kids, hosted by Bruce Daughterty. I have all the interview's live shows & War Crimes EP on cassette to this day,. I have them interviewed on a few different shows actually.

Andy Kubiszewski (lead vocalist of Exotic Birds) was interviewed about his Polish heritage. I think they meant to do it as a joke or an experiment. They did not seem to take themselves or the band very seriously in their interviews, claiming they all worshiped Satan except the one called Bill and talking through voice boxes. When Bruce accused them of being members of other local Cleveland bands, they tried to cover it up, but they screwed up and let the cat out of the bag, calling each other Andy and Richard.

Sadly, there is no band information or release info on the internet or anywhere (to my knowledge). I wish they would have released something on CD. They strongly resembled The Revolting Cocks, especially their live shows and sound. Too bad they never did anything more with this project. Though they might not have taken their music seriously, they seriously rocked! I am still a HUGE fan of Exotic Birds & KOLLAPS.

Now this history of Exotic Birds is complete!

Private or unreleased demo

'''KOLLAPS- WAR CRIMES . Rise Up . My Savior . Radiation/Contamination'''