Killing Joke

Killing Joke is an English band formed in 1979, associated with post-punk and early industrial sounds. Led by vocalist Jaz Coleman and guitarist Geordie Walker, their music is characterized by tribal-style drumming, propulsive basslines, sharp guitar textures, and atmospheric synthesizers, often paired with dark, apocalyptic lyrical themes. Their dense, aggressive approach has been cited as influential on subsequent industrial, alternative, and heavier rock acts.