Waiting for God (band)
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Albums: Quarter Inch Thick, Desipramine |
Waiting for God was a goth and industrial music ensemble originating from Vancouver, Canada, active between 1994 and 1997. The group consisted of Daemon Cadman, Martin Myers, Greg Price, and Steven Fairweather. Vocalist Cadman frequently incorporated themes related to her slain brother, Jesse Cadman, into her lyrics. Over their career, they produced two albums: Quarter Inch Thick and Desipramine, before eventually ceasing activity.
Etymology
The origin of the name Waiting for God has been explained differently by the band members in various interviews.
- Apocalypse magazine interview:
- Daemon: Keep in mind that whatever we say might not be entirely truthful...
- Martin: I can’t recall exactly. After completing our initial EP, either Daemon or I suggested the name. If that’s uninteresting, feel free to offer a better explanation.
- Ink 19 interview:
- The band decided to share equal ownership and perform with additional musicians live. The name Waiting for God was taken from an episode of the TV show Red Dwarf. I advocated strongly for keeping it; Martin initially wanted to change it but now values it.
- Trashcan Bangin Culture interview:
- Martin: I’m unsure; that was Daemon’s choice. When we wrapped up the "Rapture" EP, we hadn’t settled on a band name yet. Daemon simply chose it spontaneously. There’s no deeper narrative behind it.
- Chaotic Critiques interview:
- Greg described the name as lacking profound significance; it was inspired after viewing the film The Rapture, which features a woman anticipating Jesus’ return but losing faith due to tragic circumstances. Greg remarked that many individuals "wait for God," whereas the band’s philosophy is to actively embrace life instead of waiting passively.
Discography
- Waiting for God (KMG, 1994)
- Desipramine (Synthetic Symphony, 1997)
Trivia
Daemon is the daughter of Chuck Cadman, who became a prominent advocate for victims' rights following the murder of Jesse Cadman.
See also
- Music of Canada
- Music of Vancouver
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- List of bands from British Columbia
- Category:Canadian musical groups
References
- Apocalypse magazine #1
- "The Messy Divorce of Waiting For God: An exclusive interview with former lead singer Daemon Cadman" by Geoff Baumgartner. Ink 19, April 1999
- Trashcan Bangin Culture #8
- Chaotic Critiques #8