Gub cover

Gub

Released

Pigface was an “industrial” “supergroup” formed by drummers Martin Atkins and William Rieflin, who met while playing together on Ministry’s 1989 tour. They decided to continue collaborating, inviting whoever was interested to join for an album, a show, a tour, or whatever. Their debut album, released in 1991, features guest appearances from David Yow of the Jesus Lizard, Steve Albini on guitar and bass (he also engineered the record), Chris Connelly and Paul Barker of Ministry and Revolting Cocks, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy, and En Esch of KMFDM. These are “songs” in only the broadest sense; they sound improvised, and are recorded in a noise-rock style full of crude, clubbing drums, sheet-metal guitar, found sounds, squiggling analog electronics, and a general anything-goes attitude. Enter with no expectations and you’ll be rewarded; anyone coming in expecting Wax Trax-style industrial dance-metal should abandon all hope.

Phil Freeman

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