Cop Shoot Cop was an American noise rock ensemble from New York City established in 1987. They achieved professional recognition for a musical career characterized by noise rock and industrial rock and for a distinctive instrumental lineup featuring twin bass guitars and found metal percussion. The ensemble was founded by the vocalist and bassist Tod A., the claviériste David Ouimet, and the drummer Phil Puleo. Their recording career began with the debut extended play Headkick Facsimile (1989) released on the label Supernatural Organization. Cop Shoot Cop achieved professional recognition for the debut studio recording Consumer Revolt (1990) which featured two bass guitars and samplers. Their discography included the studio recording White Noise (1991) and the studio recording Ask Questions Later (1993). The ensemble achieved professional recognition for the studio recording Release (1994) released on the label Interscope Records and featuring the addition of the guitarist Steve McMillen. They achieved professional recognition for the song “$10 Bill” (1993) which received airplay on the television program 120 Minutes. The group became inactive in 1996. Their discography included the posthumous studio recording Red Expendables (1997).
