Los Angeles-based punk trio Mercy Killers follow in the footsteps of influences like the Damned, T.S.O.L., Generation X, and the Clash. The group formed around vocalist/guitarist Craig Fairbaugh (ex-the Forgotten), who had previously done time touring with bands like the Transplants and Lars Fredericksen & the Bastards. He hooked up with bassist/vocalist Sam "Sampire" Soto (ex-Sluts for Hire, Original Sinners) upon a recommendation from friend Tim Armstrong, later meeting drummer Colin Berrill while on tour in Ireland with the Bastards. A native of Dundalk, Ireland, Berrill wa...