Kerbdog were an alternative metal band from Kilkenny, Ireland, formed in 1991. Following two albums released on Mercury Records, the band split up in 1998. Since 2005, they have reformed for a series of occasional one-off performances. In 2012, a live album entitled Congregation was recorded and released in October 2014. History Formation (1991–1992) Originally named Rollercoaster, Kerbdog were formed in 1991 by Cormac Battle (vocals/guitar), Colin Fennelly (bass guitar), and Darragh Butler (drums) while attending St Kieran's College. The band went on to obtain their Leaving Certificates, but they devoted their energies to music rather than studies. Their early live shows primarily consisted of cover versions of songs by Sonic Youth, Loop, Spacemen 3, and Fudge Tunnel. Rollercoaster spent a year in London, but they failed to win much interest from the UK music press and returned to Kilkenny. Billy Dalton joined the band in early 1992 as a second guitarist and his fondness for heavy metal acts Metallica and Slayer complimented Battle's fascination with the British and New York City underground. They changed their name to Kerbdog in 1992. Debut album (1993–1994) In early 1993, Kerbdog signed with Mercury Records subsidiary Vertigo. That summer, they recorded their self-titled debut album at Rockfield Studios near Monmouth in Wales. It was produced by Jack Endino. Whilst recording, Kerbdog were also planning a major tour of British clubs. A winter support slot on The Almighty's UK tour brought added exposure, promoted by the band's second single, "End of Green". 1994 saw another run of gigs, including a support slot with Therapy?. The debut album was released that year to acclaim, and two further singles were released, "Dry Riser" and "Dummy Crusher". Second album and split (1995–1998) In July 1995, the band travelled to Los Angeles to work on their second album. Produced by GGGarth, On the Turn was rehearsed at Full Blast Studios before recording was completed at Sound City Studios and A&M Studios over the following months. Billy Dalton left Kerbdog a few months after the band returned from Los Angeles. In early 1996, the Mercury Music Group was bought over by Polygram, and Kerbdog shifted to Fontana Records, Vertigo's sister label at PolyGram. "JJ's Song" was released in July 1996 as a limited-edition EP, preceding the "Sally" single in September 1996. The album was repeatedly delayed before being released in the UK in March 1997, preceded by the single