Ice (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Justin Broadrick, Kevin Martin |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Justin Broadrick, Kevin Martin, Lou Ciccotelli, Dave Cochrane |
| Products | Industrial music albums and singles |
Ice (commonly presented as ICE) is a band specializing in industrial music, created by guitarist Justin Broadrick alongside saxophonist and vocalist Kevin Martin.
History
In a manner similar to their other collaboration Techno Animal, Justin Broadrick and Kevin Martin launched Ice primarily as a studio project. The recording sessions were supported by drummer John Jobaggy, bassist Dave Cochrane, and saxophonist/engineer Alex Buess. Their first album, Under the Skin, draws influence from the Pure period of Godflesh and incorporates elements from Martin's explorations in free jazz and dub with the band God. After a break, Jobaggy was succeeded by Laika’s drummer Lou Ciccotelli. By the time of their sophomore release, Bad Blood, Ice had integrated hip hop components, featuring guest appearances from prominent underground rap artists. The album also includes vocal contributions from Blixa Bargeld of Einsturzende Neubauten.
Band members
Final line-up
- Justin Broadrick – guitar (1993–1998)
- Lou Ciccotelli – drums (1998)
- Dave Cochrane – bass guitar (1993–1998)
- Kevin Martin – vocals, saxophone, synthesizer, turntables (1993–1998)
Former members
- John Jobaggy – drums (1993)
- Alex Buess – saxophone (1993)
Discography
- Albums
- Under the Skin (Pathological, 1993)
- Bad Blood (In Bloom/Reprise/Warner Bros., 1998)
- Singles & EPs
- Quarantine (Carcrashh, 1995)
- Bad Blood Transfusion (with Underdog) (Morpheus, 1998)
- Headwreck (Morpheus, 1998)
- Trapped in Three Dimensions (Morpheus, 1999)