Unit:187
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Founder | John Morgan, Tod Law |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Industrial music albums |
| Website | www |
Unit:187 is an industrial music group originating from Canada, established in 1994 by John Morgan and Tod Law.
History
The band was created in Vancouver, British Columbia when keyboardist John Morgan and vocalist Tod Law came together, soon adding guitarist Ashley Scribner to their lineup. Drawing inspiration from Vancouver’s industrial acts such as Front Line Assembly and Skinny Puppy, they launched their initial self-titled album in 1996 under the 21st Circuitry label. Their musical style blended Law’s punk rock roots, Scribner’s death metal background, and Morgan’s techno influences. During the recording sessions, bassist Byron Stroud contributed and subsequently became a full member of the group.
In 1997, their album Loaded—produced by Devin Townsend—earned critical praise and achieved international recognition on industrial music charts. By this period, Jed Simon had taken over guitar duties from Scribner, while Jason Hagan joined as the live drummer.
Following the closure of 21st Circuitry Records in 1999, Unit:187 signed with COP International and unveiled Capital Punishment in 2003. This release featured mixing by Ken "Hiwatt" Marshall and Anthony Valcic, reinforcing the band’s signature electronic depth. At this stage, Stroud, Simon, and Hagan had exited the lineup; the core consisted of Law and Morgan, with producer Chris Peterson becoming a member after his involvement in the album’s production.
Guitarist Ross Redhead joined for their fourth studio effort, Out for Blood, which was released in October 2010. In 2012, Unit:187 collaborated with Vendetta Music to present the remix album Transfusion, featuring reinterpretations by artists including Stiff Valentine, 16Volt, and iVardensphere.
On June 22, 2015, the band announced the death of Tod Law due to leukemia. The following year, former drummer Jason Hagan passed away from heart failure.
Their fifth studio album, KillCure, was released on December 6, 2024 through Metropolis Records. This record includes vocal contributions from Law recorded prior to his passing and introduces Kerry Vink as the new lead vocalist. In 2025, Unit:187 resumed live shows with Vink fronting vocals and Galen Waling on drums.[1]
Members
Current
- John Morgan – keyboards, programming (1994–2015, 2024–present)
- Chris Peterson – keyboards, programming (2003–2015, 2024–present)
- Kerry Vink – vocals (2024–present)
- Galen Waling – drums (2025–present)
Former
- Tod Law – vocals, guitars, bass (1994–2015); deceased 2015
- Ashley Scribner – guitars, programming (1994–1996)
- Byron Stroud – bass (1996–1999)
- Jed Simon – guitars (1996–1999)
- Jason Hagan – drums (1997–1999); deceased 2016
- Ross Redhead – guitars (2003–2015)
Timeline
Colors represent primary live roles.
Discography
Studio albums
- Unit:187 (1996)
- Loaded (1997)
- Capital Punishment (2003)
- Out for Blood (2010)
- KillCure (2024)
Remix albums
- Transfusion (2012)
EPs
- Stillborn (1997)
External links
- Official site: http://www.unit187.com/
- Profile on AllMusic
- Facebook page: Unit187Official
- Artist listing on Discogs
- MusicBrainz artist identifier: 9d48ac84-853d-400c-b2d9-48d3c336cd64
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