CORK

1977 - 1979

OVERVIEW Berserk was an early punk band from Cork. The band was active between 1977 and 1979. The line up featured Mike O'Brien [Vocals], Vincent Lyons [Guitar], Martin Kelliher [Guitar], Paul O'Mahony [Drums & Vocals], Aidan McCarthy [Drums & Vocals] and Denis Herlihy [Guitar]. While the band did not record any material during its career it left a last legacy in terms of the groups which it spwned Paul went on to perform with Orpheus, Vice Versa and Factor Fiction before participating with the Loko Parentis project along with members of Nun Attax and Constant Reminders. He would record with Totally Unpredictable before resurrecting the Loko Parentis name in 2007. Mike played with Paul in Vice Versa and Factor Fiction. Vincent was involved with Orpheus and Factor Fiction. Aidan McCarthy formed Romeo Butcher along with Kieran Kennedy [The Black Velvet Band] before teaming up with Martin Kelliher in The Kidz and Adolf Grunt. Tragically, Aidan was killed in a car crash in 1981. 1977 - Band formed 1979 - Band split