GGFH
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G.G.F.H. is an industrial music
band from Oakland, CA. The band’s musical inspiration derives from lyrical concepts such as death, murder, religion, drug abuse, rape, sex, and mental illness. They have received critical acclaim from Kerrang!
and Terrorizer Magazine
.
' then new subsidiary label for experimental bands, Dreamtime, in 1991. Their first official release was Eclipse
, which was used to help launch the new subsidiary label. This was followed a year later by the EP, Reality
.
1993 saw the release of the Disease
album, which took a more techno direction than their previous releases. G.G.F.H. toured Europe briefly supporting metal bands like Fear Factory
and My Dying Bride
. Their shows were memorable for the TV's on the stage flickering images of war, porn and autopsy footage. DJ Ghost would have a bucket of fake blood which he would dip a Little Missy doll into and then flick around the front of the stage onto the audience. When the band were supposed to tour with My Dying Bride
, DJ Ghost was arrested at the airport for carrying illegal goods in his luggage, namely various stage props. Loz, who was a roadie for G.G.F.H., had to take over vocal duties, and at one point he was on his own as Brian J. Walls had been hospitalized.
DJ Ghost also made a guest appearance on My Dying Bride
's I Am the Bloody Earth
EP in 1994, a year which also saw the release of Halloween
, a compilation of early demo tracks, and the limited edition, green vinyl single, Welcome to the Process/Too Much Punch
. A year later, Brian J. Walls left the band to pursue other interests including high-end web design and the contract with Peaceville Records
was ended.
Over the next 10 years, DJ Ghost started a graphic design company and gained notoriety as a DJ in various parts of America, and G.G.F.H. was put on hold. However, after the release of The Very Beast of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1
in 2001, DJ Ghost decided to write new G.G.F.H. material. With the absence of Brian J. Walls, the band’s main song writer, DJ Ghost looked to a handful of contributors to help write it. Their latest album, titled Serrated Smile
, was released in 2005.
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
band from Oakland, CA. The band’s musical inspiration derives from lyrical concepts such as death, murder, religion, drug abuse, rape, sex, and mental illness. They have received critical acclaim from Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
and Terrorizer Magazine
Terrorizer Magazine
Terrorizer is an extreme music magazine published by Dark Arts Ltd. in the United Kingdom. It is released every four weeks with thirteen issues a year and features a 'Fear Candy' covermount CD, a twice yearly 'Fear Candy Unsigned' CD, and a double-sided poster.-1993:Terrorizer published its first...
.
History
Michael Geist, also known as DJ Ghost, formed G.G.F.H. in 1986, although he had been creating music since 1984. Their moniker originally stood for Goat Guys from Hell or Gore Gods From Hell, but DJ Ghost finally settled on Global Genocide Forget Heaven. After releasing seven demo tapes and playing the occasional live show, Brian J. Walls joined the band and the duo were eventually signed to Peaceville RecordsPeaceville Records
Peaceville Records is a British independent metal-oriented record label. The label was founded by Paul "Hammy" Halmshaw in 1987, in Dewsbury, England...
' then new subsidiary label for experimental bands, Dreamtime, in 1991. Their first official release was Eclipse
Eclipse (G.G.F.H. album)
Eclipse is the first studio album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. All the tracks on this release have been recorded before on the band's seventh demo, also entitled Eclipse, albeit in rougher or slightly different mixes. The tracks Eclipse, In My Room and Skalpel are only available...
, which was used to help launch the new subsidiary label. This was followed a year later by the EP, Reality
Reality (G.G.F.H. EP)
This is the only EP released by G.G.F.H.. It was released just under a year after the album, Eclipse, and was the last release to feature the murkier, industrial sound....
.
1993 saw the release of the Disease
Disease (G.G.F.H. album)
Disease is the second studio album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album saw the band take a more techno approach, pushing aside the sludgier sound of their earlier material...
album, which took a more techno direction than their previous releases. G.G.F.H. toured Europe briefly supporting metal bands like Fear Factory
Fear Factory
Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
and My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
. Their shows were memorable for the TV's on the stage flickering images of war, porn and autopsy footage. DJ Ghost would have a bucket of fake blood which he would dip a Little Missy doll into and then flick around the front of the stage onto the audience. When the band were supposed to tour with My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
, DJ Ghost was arrested at the airport for carrying illegal goods in his luggage, namely various stage props. Loz, who was a roadie for G.G.F.H., had to take over vocal duties, and at one point he was on his own as Brian J. Walls had been hospitalized.
DJ Ghost also made a guest appearance on My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
's I Am the Bloody Earth
I Am the Bloody Earth
I Am the Bloody Earth is a three-track EP, released by British doom metal band My Dying Bride on 24 January 1994.The EP was released as part of the limited box-set, "The Stories", alongside the band's other singles, "Symphonaire Infernus et Spera Empyrium" and "The Thrash of Naked Limbs"...
EP in 1994, a year which also saw the release of Halloween
Halloween (G.G.F.H. album)
Halloween is the third album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album is a CD only compilation of tracks that were earlier available on cassette, also called Halloween, that was limited to 1000 copies. All the tracks have been culled from G.G.F.H.’s first six demo cassettes that...
, a compilation of early demo tracks, and the limited edition, green vinyl single, Welcome to the Process/Too Much Punch
Welcome to the Process/Too Much Punch
"Welcome to the Process"/"Too Much Punch" is the only single released by G.G.F.H.. It was released in 1994 as part of the Peaceville Records Collectors Club, and was the final single to be issued. It is a limited edition green vinyl single with no centre stickers contained within a green 7”...
. A year later, Brian J. Walls left the band to pursue other interests including high-end web design and the contract with Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records is a British independent metal-oriented record label. The label was founded by Paul "Hammy" Halmshaw in 1987, in Dewsbury, England...
was ended.
Over the next 10 years, DJ Ghost started a graphic design company and gained notoriety as a DJ in various parts of America, and G.G.F.H. was put on hold. However, after the release of The Very Beast of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1
The Very Beast of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1
The Very Beast Of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1 is a compilation album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album is a CD only compilation of tracks from their back catalogue. The only track that is new is Bullet, which was recorded by DJ Ghost as a taster for an album that did not happen, as...
in 2001, DJ Ghost decided to write new G.G.F.H. material. With the absence of Brian J. Walls, the band’s main song writer, DJ Ghost looked to a handful of contributors to help write it. Their latest album, titled Serrated Smile
Serrated Smile
Serrated Smile is the fourth album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. It was originally released on Halloween 2005 as a limited edition CD of 500 copies, but was later made available to the public for download through DJ Ghost’s website. The album is darker and more beat-driven...
, was released in 2005.
Demos
- Hoe Or Die Cassette
- Gates Of Hell Cassette
- Matter Of Principal Cassette
- Necrophilia Banned Cassette
- Sick Revenge Cassette
- Love Is Freed Cassette
- Eclipse Cassette
Singles/EP's
- RealityReality (G.G.F.H. EP)This is the only EP released by G.G.F.H.. It was released just under a year after the album, Eclipse, and was the last release to feature the murkier, industrial sound....
12"/CD Single (1992) KTB09T/KTB09TCD - Welcome to the Process/Too Much PunchWelcome to the Process/Too Much Punch"Welcome to the Process"/"Too Much Punch" is the only single released by G.G.F.H.. It was released in 1994 as part of the Peaceville Records Collectors Club, and was the final single to be issued. It is a limited edition green vinyl single with no centre stickers contained within a green 7”...
7" (1994) CC8
Albums
- EclipseEclipse (G.G.F.H. album)Eclipse is the first studio album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. All the tracks on this release have been recorded before on the band's seventh demo, also entitled Eclipse, albeit in rougher or slightly different mixes. The tracks Eclipse, In My Room and Skalpel are only available...
LP/CD(1991) KTB02/KTB02CD - DiseaseDisease (G.G.F.H. album)Disease is the second studio album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album saw the band take a more techno approach, pushing aside the sludgier sound of their earlier material...
LP/CD (1993) KTB07/KTB07CD - Serrated SmileSerrated SmileSerrated Smile is the fourth album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. It was originally released on Halloween 2005 as a limited edition CD of 500 copies, but was later made available to the public for download through DJ Ghost’s website. The album is darker and more beat-driven...
(2005) LMR001
Compilations
- HalloweenHalloween (G.G.F.H. album)Halloween is the third album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album is a CD only compilation of tracks that were earlier available on cassette, also called Halloween, that was limited to 1000 copies. All the tracks have been culled from G.G.F.H.’s first six demo cassettes that...
Cassette/CD (1994) KTB12CD - The Very Beast of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1The Very Beast of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1The Very Beast Of G.G.F.H. Vol. 1 is a compilation album by the industrial/horror techno band G.G.F.H.. This album is a CD only compilation of tracks from their back catalogue. The only track that is new is Bullet, which was recorded by DJ Ghost as a taster for an album that did not happen, as...
CD (2001) CDVILE88
Various Artist Compilations
- Peaceville Volume 4Peaceville Volume 4Peaceville Volume 4 is a 1992 compilation sampling various artists and genres within the Peaceville record label. Many of the tracks have brief sound collages between songs, which feature clips ranging from films to interviews with then-current Peaceville artists.-Track listing:#Pentagram / Sign...
CD (1992) VILE30CD Room 213 (Mix) - Broaden Your Horizons Cassette (1993) VILE777 Disease
- Head Your Mind Cassette/CD (1993) KTB10MC/KTB10CD Flesh (Mix), Spirits
- No Peace At All CD (1993) VILE999CD Hands
- Peaceville Classic Cuts CD (2001) CDVILEP2 Dead Men Don't Rape