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.G. “
Foetus” Thirlwell, and
The Virgin Prunes’ Gavin Friday to record their full-length 19…
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