Heck (band)
Heck | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Baby Godzilla (2009–2015) |
| Origin | Nottingham, England, UK |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2009–2017 |
| Labels | Npag Industries, I'm Not From London, Origin Records |
| Past members |
|
| Website | abandcalledheck |
Heck were a British rock band formed in Nottingham, England, in 2009 under the name Baby Godzilla. They were forced to change their name after a lawsuit from Toho.[1][2] The band split up in August 2017, announcing a final show scheduled for 17 August.[3]
Musical style
Heck's musical style has been described as mathcore,[4][5][6] punk thrash,[7][4] thrash metal,[7] punk rock,[7] heavy metal,[7] thrashcore,[7] hardcore punk,[5] progressive metal,[5] punk metal,[7] stadium rock,[7] groove metal[8] and borderline grindcore.[7] They have been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop,[7] Napalm Death,[7] The Dillinger Escape Plan,[4] Future of the Left,[5] Gallows,[6] Pulled Apart by Horses[6] and The Chariot.[6]
Members
Final line-up
- Jonny Hall – vocals, rhythm guitar (2011–2017)
- Matt Reynolds – vocals, lead guitar (2009–2017)
- Paul Shelley – backing vocals, bass (2009–2017)
- Tom Marsh – drums (2009–2017)
Past members
- Joe Rawson – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2011)[9]
Discography
| Title | Album details | Type |
|---|---|---|
| NPAG[7] |
|
EP |
| Oche[10] |
|
EP |
| Knockout Machine[7] |
|
EP |
| Instructions[4] |
|
LP |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "At the Oche" | 2011 | David Louis Lankester |
| "Powerboat Disaster" | 2012 | David Louis Lankester |
| "A Good Idea Realised" | 2013 | David Louis Lankester |
| "Trogloraptor" | 2013 | – |
| "Don't Touch That Dial" | 2013 | David Louis Lankester |
| "Pig" | 2013 | David Louis Lankester |
| "The Great Hardcore Swindle" | 2014 | David Louis Lankester |
| "The Breakers" | 2015 | Dan Sturgess |
| "Brain" | 2015 | – |
| "Good As Dead" | 2016 | David Louis Lankester |
| "Mope" | 2016 | Dan Sturgess |
References
- ^ "Louder Than War – Name Change".
- ^ "Kerrang – Name Change".
- ^ "HECK Announce Split". All Things Loud. 15 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "DIYmag – Instructions".
- ^ a b c d "Drowned in Sound – Instructions".
- ^ a b c d "Line of Best Fit – Instructions".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Uberrock – Instructions".
- ^ "Impact – Instructions".
- ^ "Hofner Artists – HECK".
- ^ "Discogs – Baby Godzilla".
