Heck (band)

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]

Heck
Also known asBaby Godzilla (2009–2015)
OriginNottingham, England, UK
Genres
Years active2009–2017
LabelsNpag Industries, I'm Not From London, Origin Records
Associated acts
Websiteabandcalledheck.com
Past members
  • Joe Rawson
  • Jonny Hall
  • Paul Shelley
  • Matt Reynolds
  • Tom Marsh

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]
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Origin Records
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Oche[10]
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: I'm Not From London
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Knockout Machine[7]
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Origin Records
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Instructions[4]
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Npag Industries
  • Moniker: HECK
 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
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References
  1. "Louder Than War – Name Change".
  2. "Kerrang – Name Change".
  3. "HECK Announce Split". All Things Loud. 15 August 2017.
  4. "DIYmag – Instructions".
  5. "Drowned in Sound – Instructions".
  6. "Line of Best Fit – Instructions".
  7. "Uberrock – Instructions".
  8. "Impact – Instructions".
  9. "Hofner Artists – HECK".
  10. "Discogs – Baby Godzilla".
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