Killing Joke
Group
Killing Joke is an influential British post-punk band formed in 1978 in Nottingham. The founding members were singer-keyboardist Jaz Coleman, guitarist Geordie Walker, bassist Youth, and drummer Paul Ferguson. Killing Joke is known for their pioneering mix of punk, metal, and electronic music, which has influenced many bands such as Nirvana, Metallica, and the Foo Fighters. The band is famous for its intense political messages, dark themes, and orchestrated, aggressive sound. Throughout their career, Killing Joke has released numerous albums and continued to tour and record music, maintaining their reputation as pioneers of the alternative music scene.
