But Alive was a German-language punk band formed in Hamburg, Germany, in 1991 by Marcus Wiebusch (vocals, guitar), Hagen van de Viven (guitar), Frank Tirado‑Rosales (drums) and Jörg (bass). The band released demo Krawehl! Krawehl! in 1991, followed by their album Für uns nicht on Weird System in 1993. In 1994, their EP Sog and the single "Schmutzig" appeared, and their subsequent album Nicht zynisch werden?! issued in 1995. In 1997, they released Bis jetzt ging alles gut… on B.A. Records, produced by Christian Mevs, and included track "Ich möchte Ilona Christen die Brille von der Nase schlagen". They followed up with Hallo Endorphin in 1999 before disbanding the same year.
