Heck_(band)

Heck (band)

Heck (band)

British rock band

Heck are a British rock band formed in Nottingham, England, in 2009 under the name Baby Godzilla. The name was changed after a lawsuit from the Japanese film company, Toho, which owns the copyright to the name Godzilla.[1] The band split up in August 2017, announcing a final show scheduled for 17 August. [2]

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On 5 July 2022 the bands social media channels were updated and a performance announced at 2000 Trees Festival on 8 July 2022.[2]

Musical style

Heck's musical style has been described as mathcore, punk thrash, thrash metal, punk rock heavy metal, thrashcore, hardcore punk, progressive metal, punk metal, stadium rock, groove metal and borderline grindcore. It has been compared to Iggy Pop, Napalm Death, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Future of the Left, Gallows, Pulled Apart by Horses and The Chariot.[3][4][5]

Members

Final line-up

  • Jonny Hall – vocals, rhythm guitar (2011–2017, 2022)
  • Matt Reynolds – vocals, lead guitar (2009–2017, 2022)
  • Paul Shelley – backing vocals, bass guitar (2009–2017, 2022)
  • Tom Marsh – drums (2009–2017, 2022)

Past members

  • Joe Rawson – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2011)[6]

Discography

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Music videos

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References

  1. [1]
    Lloyd, Christopher (8 July 2015). "Baby Godzilla forced to change band name to 'Heck' after the film company behind the Godzilla films take umbrage". Louder Than War. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
    - Carter, Emily. "Baby Godzilla Forced To Change Band Name". Kerrang. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    Parker, Jack (15 August 2017). "Hecj Announce Split". All Things Loud. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  3. [3]
    Lombardi, Matthew Davies (11 March 2016). "Heck - Instructions". DIY. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  4. [4]
    Hobson, Rich (29 February 2016). "Heck - 'Instructions' (Npag Industries)". Uber Rock. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. [5]
    Adcock, Lee (11 March 2016). "Album Review: Heck - Instructions". Drowned In Sound. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
    - Leivers, Dannii (10 March 2016). "Heck splatter their guts on the wall". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
    - Fleming, Liam (3 March 2016). "Album Review: Heck - Instructions". Impact. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  6. [6]
    "HECK - The future is loud!". Hofner. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  7. [7]
    "Baby Godzilla". Discogs. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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