Bastard Noise is an American noise band founded in 1991 by musicians Eric Wood, Henry Barnes, and W. T. Nelson. The project started as a type of sister band to the trio's previous group Man Is The Bastard.[1] While Man Is the Bastard broke-up in late 1997, the Bastard Noise project continued and acts as Wood's current project.
Bastard Noise | |
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 Live on June 23, 2010, in Raleigh, NC | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Man Is the Bastard Noise (early) |
| Origin | Claremont California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Three One G, Gravity, Deep Six, Vermiform, Robotic Empire, Kitty Play, L White, Ground Vault, Alien8, Hear More!, Manufacture, Housepig, Haunted Hotel, Thumbprint Press, Triage |
| Members | Eric Wood |
| Past members | Henry Barnes Danny Walker Joel Connell W.T. Nelson John Wiese |
Early recordings from the group's extensive discography were mostly self-released and predominantly featured only electronics and vocals. Since its formation, however, Bastard Noise have made releases with underground labels such as Three One G, Relapse Records, Gravity Records, Deep Six, Vermiform Records, Robotic Empire, among others.
During live performances, Wood often recruits other musicians to perform with him, the likes of which have included Merzbow, Justin Pearson, Keiji Haino and most recently Saira Huff.[2] Instruments such as the bass guitar and the drum kit were later incorporated down the band's history.[3][4][5] Wood has expressed distaste for digital piracy and prefers to release his music elusively on physical formats, although he has made few digital-only releases in the past.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Eric Wood from Man Is The Bastard". Zannmusic.com.ar. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ^ XVX, Mittens (20 July 2020). "BASTARD NOISE: Eric Wood Talks Noise, MITB and Teaming up with ex-Detestation's Saira Huff". DIY Conspiracy. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Curran (2010-06-16), Grayson. "Bastard Noise's Eric Wood". Indyweek.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Bastard Noise Interview". Yellowgreenred.comaccess-date=April 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "An Interview with Eric Wood". Brooklynvegan.com. 15 March 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
External links
edit- Official website
- Discography at discogs.com
- review of Rogue Astronaut at Tiny Mix Tapes
- review of Endless Blockade at Punknews.org
- review of The Axiom of Post Inhumanity at Spin
- review of Imminent Economic Collapse at CMJ New Music Monthly