Bastard Noise (American noise / powerviolence band)

Bastard Noise is an American noise band founded in 1991 by musicians Eric Wood, Henry Barnes, and W. T. Nelson. The project started as a type of sister band to the trio's previous group Man Is The Bastard. While Man Is the Bastard broke-up in late 1997, the Bastard Noise project continued and acts as Wood's current project. Early recordings from the group's extensive discography were mostly self-released and predominantly featured only electronics and vocals. Since its formation, however, Bastard Noise have made releases with underground labels such as Three One G, Relapse Records, Gravity Records, Deep Six, Vermiform Records, Robotic Empire, among others. During live performances, Wood often recruits other musicians to perform with him, the likes of which have included Merzbow, Justin Pearson, Keiji Haino and most recently Saira Huff. Instruments such as the bass guitar and the drum kit were later incorporated down the band's history. Wood has expressed distaste for digital distribution and prefers to release his music exclusively on physical formats, although he has made few digital-only releases in the past. "Exclusive Interview with Eric Wood from Man Is The Bastard". Zannmusic.com.ar. Retrieved April 5, 2017. XVX, Mittens (July 20, 2020). "BASTARD NOISE: Eric Wood Talks Noise, MITB and Teaming up with ex-Detestation's Saira Huff". DIY Conspiracy. Retrieved June 16, 2021. Curran (2010-06-16), Grayson. "Bastard Noise's Eric Wood". Indyweek.com. Retrieved April 28, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) "Bastard Noise Interview". Yellowgreenred.comaccess-date=April 28, 2017. "An Interview with Eric Wood". Brooklynvegan.com. March 15, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017. Official website Discography at discogs.com review of Rogue Astronaut at Tiny Mix Tapes review of Endless Blockade at Punknews.org review of The Axiom of Post Inhumanity at Spin review of Imminent Economic Collapse at CMJ New Music Monthly