Jesu (band)

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For the inflected forms of Jesus, see Jesu.


Left-Right: Justin Broadrick, Diarmuid Dalton
Background information
Origin	Abergele, Wales, UK
Genre(s)	Experimental ambient rock, Drone doom, Shoegazing
Years active	2003–present
Label(s)	Hydra Head Daymare Aurora Borealis Dry Run
Website	Official website
Members
Justin Broadrick Diarmuid Dalton Ted Parsons

Jesu (pronounced "yayzu") is an experimental/ambient/drone doom rock band formed in 2003 by Justin Broadrick following the breakup of Godflesh. Jesu was the name of the last song on the final Godflesh release, 'Hymns' and Broadrick decided to adopt it as the name of his new project.

While their first release, the Heart Ache EP, featured Broadrick playing all of the instruments, following releases, such as 2005's self titled LP, have featured bassist Diarmuid Dalton and drummer Ted Parsons.

With their third release, the Silver EP, Jesu took a more melodic and layered approach, gaining comparison to shoegazing band My Bloody Valentine. ^[1]

Their second full-length album, titled Conqueror, was released on February 20, 2007 in the USA, February 19 in the United Kingdom and Europe, and on February 2 in Japan. The Japanese edition also contains a bonus disc featuring the two tracks that constitute the 'Sun Down' / 'Sun Rise' EP.

The band made their United States live debut, in March of 2007, as an opening act for Isis, although work permit problems caused them to miss the beginning of the tour. Drummer Danny Walker of Intronaut will be filling in for Ted Parsons and bassist Dave Cochrane will be filling in for Diarmuid Dalton during the United States tour. European and Japanese tours are also planned for the future.

[edit] Discography

Album Cover	Date of Release	Title	Label
	August 30, 2004	Heart Ache EP	Dry Run
	January 20, 2005	Jesu	Hydra Head Records Daymare
	April 11, 2006	Silver EP	Hydra Head Records Daymare
	February 19, 2007	Conqueror	Hydra Head Records Daymare
	April 23, 2007	'Sun Down' / 'Sun Rise' EP	Aurora Borealis Daymare