Killing Floor (American band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 in San Francisco, California, United States |
| Founder | John Belew, Christian Void |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Killing Floor was an American electro-industrial band originating from San Francisco during the 1990s. The group was initially created by keyboardists John Belew and Christian Void, later incorporating guitarist Marc Phillips, percussionist James Basore, and bassist Karl Tellefsen into the lineup. They produced two albums under the Re-Constriction Records label: Killing Floor (1995) and Divide by Zero (1997), before disbanding following their 1998 EP release, Come Together.
History
Killing Floor was established in San Francisco by John Belew and Christian Void, who provided vocals and keyboards. The band's name was inspired by William Gibson's cyberpunk narrative Johnny Mnemonic. Their musical style combined intensive sampling and electronic sounds layered over dance rhythms. In 1991, guitarist Marc Phillips became part of the ensemble, with percussionist James Basore and bassist Karl Tellefsen joining in 1994. That same year, the band secured a contract with the electro-industrial label Re-Constriction Records.
Their first album, Killing Floor, released on March 14, 1995, received acclaim for its fusion of guitar elements with club-oriented music, setting them apart within the industrial genre. The follow-up album, Divide by Zero, released on September 23, 1997, showcased a more collective creative approach and a stylistic evolution that integrated stronger punk influences alongside electronic components, earning comparisons to grunge music.
The group's last output was the 1998 EP Come Together, after which they discontinued their activities.
Studio albums
- Killing Floor (1995, Re-Constriction)
- Divide by Zero (1997, Re-Constriction)
EPs
- Come Together (1998, Re-Constriction)