Killing Joke: Live?

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When were these guys last in America? Also, are they any good live? I just can't imagine much of their sound translating from the album to the stage. Alex, I'm looking to you for some wisdom...

― Bryan Moore (Bryan Moore), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 07:01 (twenty-one years ago)

Last tour was for the most recent album as far as I know. I saw them, a little over a year ago I think, November 2003 maybe? It was great!! They sounded like Killing Joke. Geordie's guitar sound was bright and snappy. Jaz bellowed and prowled the stage. They played for a pretty long time. It was good fun.

― Stormy Davis (diamond), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 07:20 (twenty-one years ago)

here's where I posted about it: Killing Joke at Webster Hall 10/22/03

(and Alex's lengthy review is of course at the top of the thread)

― Stormy Davis (diamond), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 07:29 (twenty-one years ago)

Haven't seen them for a loooooong time, but they used to be absolutely amazing live.

― Stewart Osborne (Stewart Osborne), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 10:02 (twenty-one years ago)

Only saw them on their first two NAmerican tours, and they were jawdropping incredible, especially that first show at Bookies in Detroit. Lost interest in them after the third album, until very recently again, but didn't see them last time out.

― peepee (peepee), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 12:46 (twenty-one years ago)

At the risk of incurring the ire of many an ILM'r who is evidently dog tired of hearing me prattle on about them, all I'll say is that they were last here in 2003, and plan to be back before the end of this year (hold not thy breath, however). I just saw them in February in the UK and they were blinding as always.

Let's put it this way, EVERY. OTHER. BAND. SUCKS. compared to Killing Joke. Clear enough?

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 15:02 (twenty-one years ago)

I saw Killing Joke open for Joy Division at the London Lyceum in February 1980 - both bands were terrific but I remember thinking KJ were better. They had a fire eater on stage with them! This was soon after their debut 10" was released - does anyone know how many of these were pressed? I played mine almost to death.

― -stefan, Wednesday, 23 March 2005 15:42 (twenty-one years ago)

That would be the Turn to Red e.p. Seek ye www.maliciousdamage.co.uk for more info.

― Alex in NYC (vassifer), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 15:46 (twenty-one years ago)

I had trouble getting into their Minneapolis show a couple years ago, though I really liked that last record.

― Pete Scholtes, Wednesday, 23 March 2005 15:46 (twenty-one years ago)

four years pass...

I told you, this BBC Live thing rocks in a MAJOR way.

― More Goth Than Your Grandmother (Bimble), Sunday, 17 May 2009 19:32 (seventeen years ago)

I still think Requiem can heal the sick and raise the dead, etc.

― More Goth Than Your Grandmother (Bimble), Sunday, 17 May 2009 19:42 (seventeen years ago)

They're one of the better goth bands, right Alex?

― i, grey, Sunday, 17 May 2009 21:25 (seventeen years ago)

Go eat a giant, greasy cock

― Alex in NYC, Sunday, 17 May 2009 22:59 (seventeen years ago)

That's not very goth of you, Alex.

― Everybody Wants To Shag King Boy Pato (King Boy Pato), Monday, 18 May 2009 09:37 (seventeen years ago)

Speaking of Killing Joke live, their new live box is out now! (yeah, like any of you fuckers care)

― Alex in NYC, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:34 (seventeen years ago)

box set? more like goth set

― Mr. Que, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:38 (seventeen years ago)

That's not even worth a rimshot.

― Alex in NYC, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:39 (seventeen years ago)

yeah--it's some pretty weak shit, sorry

― Mr. Que, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:40 (seventeen years ago)

Can't fault a man for trying.

― Alex in NYC, Monday, 18 May 2009 18:40 (seventeen years ago)

two years pass...

There's been more and more official live albums and quasi-bootlegs put out lately - I just noticed "Live at Hammersmith Apollo", for example. Other than the crucial "Ha!", what's the critical stuff for one who honours the fire?

― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Sunday, 2 October 2011 22:44 (fourteen years ago)

Where is Alex in NYC when you need him?

― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Wednesday, 5 October 2011 23:48 (fourteen years ago)

They're all on Spotify. I really like Ha! That's the definitive version of Pssyche for me.

I haven't heard the Hammersmith one yet but I was at that gig and it was fantastic.

There were a couple of middle aged dudes by me right at the front who were clearly E'd out of their heads. They'd dance really manically to each song but every time Coleman said something apocalyptic one of them would say, 'Can I have an E please Bob?*' in a strangulated voice and his mate would start giggling in a slightly nervous way.

It was pretty funny. It looked like they were having an intense night. I might have an E next time I go and see them.

*Contestant catchphrase on UK quiz show that got sampled on a novelty rave record from late 80s

― Conan The Asshander (Doran), Thursday, 6 October 2011 07:29 (fourteen years ago)

I read that as "I might have an E next time I go and see those middle-aged dudes"....

― Mark G, Thursday, 6 October 2011 08:29 (fourteen years ago)

(open net)

― Mark G, Thursday, 6 October 2011 08:29 (fourteen years ago)

three years pass...

Predictably kicking ass last weekend, even in the Sun:

http://concert.arte.tv/fr/killing-joke-au-hellfest

― StanM, Monday, 29 June 2015 19:25 (ten years ago)

six months pass...

looks like the US tour has been cancelled due to health issues? :(

― welltris (crüt), Tuesday, 5 January 2016 19:50 (ten years ago)

Oh this is bad news - me and my buddy we're just talking about how much we're looking forward to Chicago appearance - say it 'aint so

― BlackIronPrison, Tuesday, 5 January 2016 19:58 (ten years ago)

yeah I was so stoked — Atlanta was going to be the first show of the tour too!

― welltris (crüt), Tuesday, 5 January 2016 20:00 (ten years ago)

ah shit :( i was gonna go

― Amira, Queen of Creativity (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 5 January 2016 20:04 (ten years ago)

oh that's a shame, they were amazing here a couple of months ago. mostly played stuff off the (great) new album and it was pretty impressive to see everyone being super into it. hot fucking gig though, three songs in and i looked like a man who had just fallen into a swimming pool.

― seb mooczag (NickB), Tuesday, 5 January 2016 20:56 (ten years ago)

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