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Head of David were a British heavy metal band that featured vocalist Stephen R. Burroughs and ex-Napalm Death member Justin Broadrick (later of Godflesh and Jesu). The band's sound paved way for various music genres, including industrial metal, grindcore and noise rock.[1] The band were influenced by Suicide and covered the song "Rocket USA" on their first EP.[3]
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Head of David | |
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| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1986–1991 |
| Labels | Blast First |
| Past members |
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Andrea 'Ental described them in Spin as 'they re-create the feeling that music can not get anmore abrasive without decending into pure noise'.[3]
Paul Sharp is now the drummer with Turning Black Like Lizards.
- Stephen R. Burroughs – vocals
- Eric Jurenovskis – guitars
- Bipin Kumar – bass/backing vocals
- Dave Cochrane – bass (1986–1989)
- Paul Sharp – drums (1986–1987)
- Justin Broadrick – drums (1987–1989)
| Released | Title | Label | UK Indie Chart position | Additional information |
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| Sep 1986 | Dogbreath EP | |||
| Oct 1986 | LP | Blast First | 3 | Side A "Dogbreath" / Side B "Godbreath" |
| July 1987 | The Shit Hits the Fan | 21[citation needed] | live at the I.C.A., London | |
| March 1988 | Dustbowl | Blast First | album; Side A "Rays" / Side B "Shadows" | |
| February 1989 | The Saveana Mixes | EP recorded 1987 | ||
| White Elephant | John Peel sessions 23 September 1986 & 7 July 1987 | |||
| January 1991 | Seed State | Blast First Elektra |
album | |
| March 1991 | Soul Spark EP | Blast First | 10" |
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