Killing Joke
Killing Joke almost singlehandedly created a new sound that would come to be expanded upon, borrowed from, and shamelessly copied for years. The first couple of Killing Joke albums were stepping stones toward industrial rock, a genre that would become more commercially viable in the hands of Trent Reznor, and to a lesser degree, Ministry. The band's metal leanings inspired rock bands as well, and Metallica would cover “The Wait” on their album, Garage Inc. By the mid-80's, Killing Joke's ambitions were unfortunately getting the better of them, resulting in a few albums that didn't do justice to their great beginnings, including... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Post Punk
- City Of Origin:
- Notting Hill, London, England
- Formed Date:
- 1978
