Killing Joke @ ABC, 2 Oct

 

Industrial post-punk legends Killing Joke take to Glasgow’s ABC on the 2nd of October under their original incarnation, following the untimely death of regular bassist Paul Raven late last year. The enduring appeal of Jaz Coleman’s uncompromising unit proves ever telling; proving a key influence on the likes of Faith No More, Metallica, Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana (hell, Dave Grohl even played drums on one of their records) Korn and countless others.

This tour is set to coincide with the release of radio sessions from the landmark John Peel show, documenting the band between the period 1979-1981. With music described by the original drummer as ’the sound of the earth vomiting,' Cliff Richard this is not. Thus expect an intense show with some quasi-metal goth rock classics, proto-industrial noise and everything in between, detailing the band’s long and celebrated career. And with Coleman recently announcing a new album, there's more of it to follow. [John Tonner]