Cruel & Unusual

g.b.h. (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 10, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: IDOL RECORDS
• ASIN: B0002ERX3Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #171,414 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

GBH is one of the most uncompromising bands in the world. Originally formed in 1979 in Birmingham, England, their first album City Baby Attacked By Rats was released in 1982 to critical acclaim and it's follow up City Baby's Revenge released in 1983, fortified the GBH sound-noisy and distorted hardcore punk rock. All through the 80's, 90's and 00's GBH has continued to release records and tour the world. GBH have toured everywhere including the USA, Europe, Japan, Russia, Israel, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Bands like Metallica, Nirvana, Rancid, Sepultura and Slayer have all cited GBH as an influence. 2004 sees the release of Cruel & Unusual which features GBH covering songs from artists including; Billyclub, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, The Rezillo's and The Lurkers along with 4 live recordings of GBH's most famous songs including; 'Drugs Party In 526', 'Give Me Fire', 'Freak', and 'Time Bomb' which were recorded in Leeds, England in 2002.