God (British band)
| GOD | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Industrial metal, free jazz, experimental |
| Years active | 1987–1996 |
| Labels | Big Cat, Virgin |
| Associated acts | Godflesh, Henry Cow, Jesu, Laika, Napalm Death, 16-17 |
| Past members |
Steve Blake Justin Broadrick Lou Ciccotelli Dave Cochrane John Edwards Tim Hodgkinson Gary Jeff Scott Kiehl Kevin Martin Shaun Rogan Russell Smith |
GOD were a British industrial ensemble formed in London.[1] Founded by Kevin Martin and Shaun Rogan in 1987, the band expanded to include nine members and released two studio albums before disbanding in 1996. The group's abrasive marriage of ambient, dub, free jazz and noise rock music garnered respect from their peers such as Bill Laswell, Ministry, My Bloody Valentine, J. G. Thirlwell and John Zorn.[2]
History
GOD originally consisted of Kevin Martin on tenor saxophone and vocals and Shaun Rogan on guitar.[3] The pairing came together after Fall front-man Mark E. Smith asked Martin if he wanted to contribute to Smith's 1988 Disparate Cognescenti compilation.[4] In Autumn of 1988, Martin met Justin Broadrick, whose project Godflesh he had heard on John Peel's Radio 1 show.[5] Broadrick began working with Martin and served as a producer for GOD's early releases before joining as a member.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Possession (1992, Virgin)
- The Anatomy of Addiction (1994, Big Cat)
- Live albums
- Singles and EPs
- Breach Birth (1990, Situation Two)
- Car First (1990, Clawfist) a split 7" with Terminal Cheesecake
- Appeal to Human Greed (1995, Big Cat)
References
- ↑ Aswad, Jem (2007). "GOD". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ↑ Gladstone, Eric (February 1995). "GOD: Less Popular Than the Beatles" (18). CMJ: 6. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ↑ Raggett, Ned. "God". Allmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ↑ admin (November 3, 2009). "God – Biography + Discography + Videos". ihrtn.com. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ↑ Kinski, Klaus (September 21, 2009). "An Interview with Justin K. Broadrick". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
External links
- God at AllMusic
- God (British band) discography at Discogs