From Revision

By Jordan Ross

3/17/2026, 5:48:46 PM

To Revision

By Paul Campagna

3/19/2026, 4:42:04 PM

**Explosive Kate** (1994-2000)
Explosive Kate was a punk band from Wilmington, DE, active primarily between 1994 and 2000. Known for their energetic live performances, the band played at local venues such as The Barn Door in Wilmington and the Brandywine VFW. Explosive Kate garnered attention within the punk scene, including an interview feature in *Maximumrocknroll* magazine in April 1998, alongside fellow Delaware band Boy Sets Fire. Their discography includes several EPs and an album, showcasing their raw and impactful punk sound.
*Address:* Wilmington, Delaware
*Members:* Johnny Problem (bass), Dave Wrighteous (drums), Bill Marr (guitar/vocals)
*List of releases:* [Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/2514488-Explosive-Kate)
- Playground Trauma (7" EP Swindle Rekkids 001 1994)
- It's Not Easy Being Stupid (7" EP Trickshot Records (2) Trickshot #001 1996)
- Joy Poppers/Explosive Kate (7" Single Trickshot Records (2) Trickshot #003 1996)
- Explosive Kate (LP Trickshot Records (2) Trickshot #005 1997)
- You Are Not A Winner (CDr EP 2000)
*Links:*
- [Explosive Kate shows on Delaware Music History Archive map](https://www.delawaremusichistory.com/map.html?band=Explosive%20Kate)
- [West Chester Rock City Profile](https://westchesterrockcity.com/band/explosive-kate/)
- x
# Photos
x
# Videos
Explosive Kate @ the Barn Door 6/22/1996:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgeGuO5kPlw
# Interviews
x
# Media mentions
## RECORD REVIEWS
![](x){500}
x
## TOUR DATES
Explosive Kate gig dates from West Chester Rock City:
- Aug 16, 1998
- Feb 13, 1998
- Feb 03, 1996 (Brandywine VFW - Wilmington, DE)
- Jul 27, 1994
## SHOW REVIEW
x
## ADS
x
# Flyers and Posters
[Explosive Kate shows on Delaware Music History Archive map](https://www.delawaremusichistory.com/map.html?band=Explosive%20Kate)
Non-Delaware gigs
![](x){300}
![](x){300}
--
Delaware gigs
# Misc
x