Killing Joke

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Country of origin: United Kingdom

Currently Residing In: Afghanistan

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Blender Magazine's Top 50 Craziest Musicians (50 items)
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Published 15 years, 4 months ago

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Description: Killing Joke are an English post-punk group which formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England. Founding members Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards) and Geordie Walker (guitars) have been the only constant members. A key influence on industrial rock, their early music was described by critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and John Dougan as well as industrial metal and "quasi-metal, dancing to a tune of doom and gloom," which gradually evolved over the years, incorporating elements of electronic music, synth-pop, gothic rock, and alternative rock, though always emphasizing Coleman's "savagely strident vocals.&qu ... (more)