The Wrath of Khan (and BBQ)

For a couple of guys that seem to put out a new release about every other week, it seems like it has been a long while since a new slab of wax has been released from either King Khan or BBBQ (aka Mark Sultan). But, that has certainly changed this fall. Last month saw the release of The Almighty Defenders on Vice Records. This was a quick, one week recording session by a group of musicians that included The Black Lips, King Khan, and BBQ. Sometimes this group of guys have referred to themselves as the Death Cult, but that has been for purposes other than releasing music. The Almighty Defenders perform a mix of gospel and garage rock and for the few times they have played live, they do so in choir robes. The album is only available on vinyl or digital download (i.e. no CD).

That was just the warm up though as the King Khan & BBQ Show will release their third album, entitled Invisible Girl this week on In the Red Records. It will contain more of their mix of doo-wop and garage rock. There will also be a tour to follow.

If that wasn't enough, BBQ has finished his solo record. The record won't come out until next year because of all the other new releases, but a single of some b-side type material is planned for release on In the Red records this month. Finally, the label Die Slaughterhaus is planning for the release of a record by the Black Jaspers, a punk/garage outfit that King Khan was involved with a few years ago.