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The original members were Pete “Puke” Keller (vocals/guitar), Syd Savage (guitar), Tim Challenger (bass), and Doug “Donut” Proulx (drums).

Known for volatility, they gained notoriety after a near-riot at a 1984 "Shindig" battle of the bands. The singer, Pete Puke, was described as a legendary but tragic figure who struggled with severe alcoholism. Related 1986 "Alcohol" Track Death Sentence - Alcohol (1986)

They blended British punk, American hardcore, and hard rock into an aggressive, "crossover" sound characterized by speed and confrontation. Related 1986 "Alcohol" Track They blended British punk,

Formed in in 1984, Death Sentence became a cornerstone of Canada’s second-wave hardcore scene. While a Canadian punk band named Death Sentence

The song "" was famously released in 1986 by the hardcore punk band Gang Green on their album Another Wasted Night . While a Canadian punk band named Death Sentence was highly active in 1986, their primary release that year was the album Not a Pretty Sight . Feature Profile: Death Sentence (Vancouver Punk)

Not a Pretty Sight was their definitive debut, recorded in an East Vancouver basement over four days.