Killsadie or Kill Sadie was a Minneapolis-based
post-hardcore band who formed in 1997 and eventually split in 2001 after a large number of line-up changes. It proved to be a launching ground for several influential modern emo, hardcore, and indie musicians, who found larger success in other outfits such as
Minus the Bear,
Pretty Girls Make Graves and
These Arms Are Snakes. Rather than seek popular appeal or radio play, the band adopted the familiar
DIY ethic of constant touring. They are often grouped with many of the 80s-90s emo bands such
Rites of Spring and
Texas Is The Reason although their musical style would probably be better described in reference to the members' subsequent projects.