Nightstick are a sludge metal

Sludge metal

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 band from Weymouth, Massachusetts

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, who are often compared to Black Sabbath

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 or Monster Magnet

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The band was formed by ex-Siege

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 drummer Rob Williams.

Nightstick are well known for there unique stage shows which feature a dancing clown called Padoinka, Padoinka the clown is widely considered to be the fourth member of the band has featured heavily on the art work of all three full length albums. The Padoinka persona has been adopted by several people Due to heroin addiction.

Line-up

• Alex Smith - Vocals/Bass
• Cotie Cowgill - Guitars
• Rob Williams - Drums
• Padoinka The Clown - Interpretive Dance

Discography

• In Dahmer's Room (1994, Devour Records)
• Blotter
  Blotter (album)
  Blotter is the first full-length studio album by the American band Nightstick, released in 1996 on Relapse Records.-Tracklist:# "Workers Of The World Unite!!" - 9:56 # "Some Boys" - 6:04...
  
  (1996, Relapse Records
  Relapse Records
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• Ultimatum
  Ultimatum (Nightstick album)
  Ultimatum is the second full-length album by the band Nightstick.-Guest appearances:* Jim Hobbs - alto sax * Bob Clark - guitar * Tony Rossi - guitar -Tracklist:...
  
  (1998, Relapse Records)
• Death to Music
  Death to Music
  Death to Music is the third full-length album by the band Nightstick, released in 1999 on Relapse Records.-Line-up:* Alex Smith - vocals/bass* Cotie Cowgill - guitars* Robert Williams - drums/backing vocals-Tracklist:...
  
  (1999, Relapse Records)