Godflesh is an influential industrial metal band that hails from Birmingham, England, formed in 1988 by Justin Broadrick and G.C. Green. The band is known for their innovative blend of heavy metal, industrial, and experimental music, a style characterized by a combination of aggressive guitar riffs, pounding drum machine rhythms, and bleak, dystopian lyrics. Godflesh's sound has been a significant influence on a broad range of musical genres, including industrial rock, post-metal, and experimental music, as they have consistently pushed the boundaries of what heavy music can entail.

Early in their career, they garnered critical acclaim with their debut album "Streetcleaner," which has since been hailed as a classic in the genre of industrial metal. Over the years, Godflesh has undergone several hiatuses and lineup changes, with Broadrick and Green remaining at the core of the project. Following a reunion in 2010, the band released "A World Lit Only by Fire" in 2014, which marked their first full-length album in over a decade and was met with widespread praise, reaffirming their status as pioneers in the genre. With a discography that continued to grow with subsequent releases like "Post Self" in 2017 and live albums such as "Streetcleaner (Live at Roadburn)," "PURE Live," and a series of tracks like "PURGE," "NERO," and "Ashen," Godflesh's legacy continues to endure, influencing new generations of artists and maintaining a dedicated fan base across the world.

Genres

Birmingham Metal

Drone Metal

Dub Metal

Industrial

Post-metal

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Latest Release

PURGE

Godflesh

Album - 8 Tracks - Released June 9, 2023