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Nightstick (band)

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Nightstick
OriginWeymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresSludge metal, noise rock[1]
Years active1992–present
LabelsDevour, Relapse, At War with False Noise
Members
  • Alex Smith
  • Rob Williams
  • Cotie Cowgill
  • Padoinka the Clown
Past members

Nightstick is an American sludge metal band from Weymouth, Massachusetts. It was formed by Siege drummer Rob Williams.

Nightstick is well known for their unique stage shows which feature a dancing clown called Padoinka. Padoinka the clown is widely considered to be the fourth member of the band and has featured heavily on the art work of all three full-length albums.[1] Nightstick was given the key to the city of Weymouth by the mayor Sue Kay.

Members

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  • Alex Smith – vocals, bass
  • Cotie Cowgill – guitars
  • Rob Williams – drums
Former members
  • Bobby Clark – guitar
  • Chris Joyce – Padoinka The Clown

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stepanic, Stanley (November 1, 2013). "Nightstick Interview". Deaf Sparrow. Retrieved February 1, 2024.