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Killing Joke

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1978

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock New Wave Post-Punk Punk/New Wave Dance-Rock

Group Members

Geordie Walker Jaz Coleman Youth Dave Grohl Paul Ferguson Paul Raven Ted Parsons Troy Gregory Paul Raven Geoff Dugmore Martin Atkins
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Killing Joke

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Unique and subversive English band that straddled post-punk and industrial, eventually racking up a long, influential career.
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Album Highlights

  • Killing Joke [1980]
    Killing Joke
    Killing Joke [1980]
  • Absolute Dissent
    Killing Joke
    Absolute Dissent
  • Night Time
    Killing Joke
    Night Time
  • Hosannas from the Basements of Hell
    Killing Joke
    Hosannas from the Basem …
  • What's THIS For...!
    Killing Joke
    What's THIS For...!
  • Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!
    Killing Joke
    Laugh? I Nearly Bought …
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Artists Moods

  • Angry
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  • Angst-Ridden
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  • Bleak
  • Brooding
  • Aggressive
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  • Confident
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  • Gutsy
  • Harsh
  • Malevolent
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  • Street-Smart
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Visceral
  • Fiery
  • Intense
  • Urgent
  • Literate
  • Ominous
  • Provocative

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Empowerment
  • Freedom
  • Maverick
  • Politics/Society
  • Revolution
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