Sektor Gaza

Sektor Gaza
Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1987
Founder	Yuri Klinskikh
Headquarters	Voronezh, Russia
Products	Punk rock music, albums, singles

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Sektor Gaza, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 20251 source

Sektor Gaza (, translated as Gaza Sector) was a punk rock ensemble originating from Voronezh, established in 1987 by Yuri Klinskikh.

History

The formation of Sektor Gaza took place in Voronezh under the leadership of Yuri Klinskikh, also known as Yuri Khoy. The band's name derives from an industrial area in Voronezh called Sektor Gaza, a nickname given due to significant environmental pollution.^[1] Their inaugural group performance occurred on 9 June 1988; however, the official founding date is recognized as 5 December 1987, coinciding with Klinskikh’s first solo rendition of songs that would later become part of the band's repertoire.

In 1989, the band produced demo recordings titled Plugi-vugi and Kolkhozny pank. By 1990, they professionally recorded two albums, Zloveshchiye Mertvetsy and Yadryona Vosh, in Voronezh, with financing provided by Klinskikh’s sale of his motorcycle.

Sektor Gaza made their television debut in 1991 on Soviet Central Television programs such as 50x50 and Programma A. Their music video for "Kolkhozny pank" was broadcast on the youth-oriented show Do 16 i starshe..., significantly increasing their nationwide recognition. That same year, they released the album Noch pered Rozhdestvom in Moscow and reissued Kolkhozny pank through Gala Records.

The band's sixth studio album, Gulyay, muzhik!, was released in 1992, followed by an extensive tour. Their momentum continued with the 1993 album Nazhmi na gaz.

In 1994, Sektor Gaza unveiled Kashchey Bessmertny, a punk-opera inspired by Russian folklore. This work featured original lyrics penned by Klinskikh set to tunes reminiscent of bands such as AC/DC, Queen, Ace of Base, and Nirvana.

By 1995, the group had performed at Tallinn’s Rock Summer festival, toured both Germany and Israel, and appeared at Moscow's Gorbunov Palace of Culture. That year also saw the release of the single "Tuman".

The 1996 album Gazovaya Ataka marked a notable departure from their earlier use of explicit language. The accompanying music video for "Tuman" received heavy rotation across Russian television stations.

In 1997, they released Narcologichesky Universitet Millionov, which included the popular track "Pora domoy". The following year, Klinskikh collaborated with Aleksey Bryantsev (DJ Krot) to create techno remixes of Sektor Gaza songs compiled in the album Extasy, released in 1999.

October 2000 brought forth the album Vosstavshy iz Ada. Unfortunately, Klinskikh’s health deteriorated due to liver disease; he passed away that year at age 35 from heart failure in Voronezh.

Demo albums

1989: Плуги-вуги (Plows-woogie)
1989: Колхозный Панк (Kolkhoz Punk)

Studio albums

1990: Зловещие Мертвецы (The Evil Dead)
1990: Ядрёна Вошь (Vigorous Louse)
1991: Ночь перед Рождеством (The Night before Christmas)
1991: Колхозный Панк (Kolkhoz Punk)
1992: Гуляй, мужик! (Make Merry, Man!)
1993: Нажми на Газ (Hit The Gas)
1993: Сектор Газа (Gas Sector or Gaza Strip)
1994: Танцы после Порева (Dancing after Sex)
1994: Кащей Бессмертный (Kashchey The Immortal)
1996: Газовая Атака (Gas Attack)
1997: Наркологический Университет Миллионов (Narcological University for Millions)
1997: Сектор Газа (Re-recording)
2000: Восставший из Ада (Hellraiser)

Collections and remix albums

1996: Избранное I (Best of I)
1996: Избранное II (Best of II)
1998: Баллады (Ballads) — a selection of rock ballads
1999: Extasy — techno remixes crafted by Aleksey Bryantsev (DJ Krot)
1999: Extasy 2 — further techno remixes by Aleksey Bryantsev (DJ Krot)
2000: Лучшее (Best)
2002: Избранное III (Best of III)
2003: Баллады II (Ballads II)
2004: Баллады: Полная версия (Ballads full version)
2015: Вой на Луну (Howl at the Moon)

Vinyl records

1991: Колхозный панк (Kolkhoz Punk)
1993: Нажми на газ (Hit The Gas)
2016: Вой на луну (Howl at the Moon)
2023: Наркологический университет миллионов (Narcological University for Millions)
2024: Гуляй, мужик! (Make Merry, Man!)

Music videos

1992: Колхозный панк (Kolhoz Punk)
1993: Лирика (Lyric)
1996: Туман (Fog)
1999: Пора домой (Time to go home)
2000: Ночь страха (Fright Night) — completed by fans in 2013

Band lineup

Yuri "Khoy" Klinskikh – lead vocals, lyrics, composition – active from 1987 to 2000
Oleg Kryuchkov – drums – tenure from 1988 to 1990
Semen Titievsky – bass guitar – played between 1988 and 1991
Igor Kuschev – guitar – member from 1989 to 1991
Sergei Tupikin – guitar and bass – involved from 1989 to 1993
Aleksey Ushakov – keyboards – part of the band between 1989 and 1995
Alexandr Yakushev – drums – performed from 1989 until 1998
Tatiana Fateeva – vocals – contributed from 1990 to 1993
Vladimir Lobanov – guitar (live performances only) – active during concerts between 1991 and 1993
Igor "Egor" Zhirnov – guitar (studio recordings only) – from 1991 through to 2000
Vitaly Suchkov – bass guitar (live shows only) – in concerts during 1993
Vadim Gluhov – guitar (concert appearances only) – performed live from 1993 to 2000
Irina Puhonina – vocals (studio sessions only) – featured in recordings in 1994 and 1996
Vasily Chernykh – guitar (concert performances only) – part of live lineup between 1995 and 1998
Igor Anikeev – keyboards – served from 1995 to the year 2000
Elbrus Cherkezov – bass guitar (studio work only) – contributed in the year 1997
Valery Podzorov – bass guitar (concerts only) – active in live shows from 1997 to 1998
Veronika Nekiforova – vocals (studio recordings only) – participated in the year 1998
Vasily Dronov – bass guitar (studio sessions only) – involved in recordings during the year 2000

External resources

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