Coil

Coil (1982–2004) was initially established in London in 1983 as an experimental solo outlet for ex-Psychic TV member John Balance, and became a full-fledged experimental sonic manipulation unit a year later following the arrival of keyboardist / programmer Peter Christopherson (Sleazy), a founder of Psychic TV as well as a member of Throbbing Gristle. After debuting with the 17-minute ritual recording How to Destroy Angels, Balance and Sleazy recruited the aid of Possession’s Stephen Thrower, J.

Influenced by: Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV, Whitehouse, Nurse With Wound

Active:

1983–2004

Scene:

London industrial

Side projects

• Psychic TV
• Throbbing Gristle

• Floating ObjectsThu, Jun 25
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• VNV NationSun, Apr 11
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• HydFri, Jun 19
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• Spirit WorldWed, Jun 17
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• FKJMon, Jun 7
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• Balance & ComposureWed, Oct 28
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• The Psychedelic FursSun, Aug 23
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• Peter Hook and the LightTue, Sep 8
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