God (British band) explained

God
Origin:London, England, UK
Genre:noise rock, Industrial metal, free jazz, experimental
Years Active:1987–1996
Label:Big Cat, Virgin
Associated Acts:Godflesh, Henry Cow, Jesu, Laika, Napalm Death, 16-17, Oxbow
Past Members:Steve Blake
Justin Broadrick
Lou Ciccotelli
Dave Cochrane
John Edwards
Tim Hodgkinson
Gary Jeff
Scott Kiehl
Kevin Martin
Shaun Rogan
Russell Smith
Simon Picard
Niko Wenner

God (stylised in all caps) were a British experimental band formed in London by Kevin Martin.[1] The band's first official release was 'Sounds Like Thunder' in 1988, for a Mark E. Smith-curated 'Disparate Cognescenti' compilation. The band expanded to include nine members and released two studio albums before disbanding in 1996. The group's abrasive combination 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 Nigel Armstrong on guitar.[3] The pairing came together after the pair, along with Andy Rendall (Admass) relocated from Weymouth to London, and Fall frontman Mark E. Smith asked Martin if he wanted to contribute to Smith's 1988 Disparate Cognescenti compilation.[4] In late 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
Live albums
Singles and EPs

Notes and References

  1. Jem . Aswad . God . . 2007 . 25 May 2013.
  2. Eric . Gladstone . God: Less Popular Than the Beatles . . February 1995 . 18 . 6 . 25 May 2013.
  3. Web site: Ned . Raggett . [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p26459|pure_url=yes}} God ]. Allmusic . 25 May 2013.
  4. Web site: admin . God – Biography + Discography + Videos . I Heart Noise . 3 November 2009 . 25 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Klaus . Kinski . An Interview with Justin K. Broadrick . brooklynvegan.com . 21 September 2009 . 25 May 2013.