Nightstick (band)

Nightstick are a sludge metal band from Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Nightstick
OriginWeymouth, Massachusetts, United States
GenresSludge metal
Years active1992–present
LabelsDevour Records, Relapse Records, At War With False Noise
Associated actsSiege, The Spoils
Members
  • Alex Smith
  • Rob Williams
  • Cotie Cowgill
  • Padoinka the Clown
Past members

The band was formed by ex-Siege drummer Rob Williams.

Nightstick are 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. The Padoinka persona has been adopted by several people due to heroin addiction.

Line-up

  • Alex Smith – Vocals/Bass
  • Cotie Cowgill – Guitars
  • Rob Williams – Drums
  • Padoinka The Clown – Interpretive Dance
Former members
  • Bobby Clark – guitar

Discography

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