The Bastard Noise is a long-running experimental noise project rooted in the chaotic energy of the West Coast underground. Originally formed in the 1990s as an offshoot of the legendary powerviolence band Man Is the Bastard, the project became a primary outlet for co-founder Eric Wood’s abstract, industrial-leaning soundscapes. Known for their confrontational live performances and DIY ethos, their work blends harsh electronics, distorted textures, and apocalyptic themes, often collaborating with acts like Lack of Interest or Amps for Christ (as seen in their splits). Over decades, they’ve cemented their status as noise pioneers, releasing raw, thematic albums like *A Culture of Monsters* and *Skulldozer* that channel societal decay and existential dread through layers of screeching feedback and primal rhythm.
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