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Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK (1984 – 1991, 1998 – present)

Fields of the Nephilim is a band, active throughout the 1980s. They formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK in 1984. Carl McCoy, Gary Whisker, Tony Pettit and brothers Paul Wright and Alexander ‘Nod’ Wright were the starting lineup. Peter Yates joined by the time of their first release, replacing Gary Whisker.

The band’s name refers to magnetic fields and the biblical Nephilim race. Their sound was innovative in the gothic scene, incorporating heavy metal elements to make a hard, bass and guitar driven sound underneath McCoy’s growled vocals. Lyrically, they incorporated mystical themes, especially relating to Sumerian Mythology, Hebrew Mysticism, and Aleister Crowley.

Their debut release the Burning the fields EP was released in 1985 showing the raw power and melody that began to earn them a big underground following. They signed to Beggars Banquet in 1986 to release Power and Preacher Man. Both singles were alternative rock hits, and Dawnrazor, their debut album did similarly well. ‘Dawnrazor’ was a powerful, albeit standard Gothic rock collection of modern horror-film themed songs, standout songs were Dust - a live favourite, Vet for the Insane a quieter melodic showcase for Yates’ guitar and McCoy’s gruff, dramatic vocals, and the powerful ten minute title-track.
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Cancelled Budapest show 28th Jan 2011

16 Jan 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/fieldsofthenephilim

We have just been informed that the show scheduled for Jan 28th in Budapest has been cancelled by the promoter due to a serious incident at the venue this weekend. All tickets will be refunded from …

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