Nefilim
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The Nefilim was a Carl McCoy
project formed after the disbanding of Fields of the Nephilim
.
, while Houchin would go on to form Saints of Eden.
Nefilim released one album, Zoon
(1996), which was more industrial
than McCoy's previous releases with the Fields of the Nephilim
, though similar themes of mysticism are prevalent, visible in titles of songs like "Pazuzu
(Black Rain)".
Carl McCoy
Carl McCoy is the frontman for gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim.-Biography:The band formed in the 1984. Following on from two EPs, their first album Dawnrazor was released in 1987...
project formed after the disbanding of Fields of the Nephilim
Fields of the Nephilim
Fields of the Nephilim are an English gothic rock band formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Carl McCoy, saxophonist Gary Whisker, Tony Pettitt on bass, guitarist Paul Wright and drummer Alexander "Nod" Wright...
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History
Originally formed with John Carter, Nefilim featured McCoy on vocals, Paul Miles on guitar, Simon Rippin on drums and Cian Houchin on bass. Rippin and Miles would later go on to form SensoriumSensorium (band)
Sensorium were a Goth rock band featuring Peter "Bob" White on vocals and guitar, Simon Rippin on drums, and Paul Miles on guitar. Miles and Rippin had previously been members of The Nefilim...
, while Houchin would go on to form Saints of Eden.
Nefilim released one album, Zoon
Zoon
Zoon, Nefilim's only studio album, was released in October 1996 by Beggars Banquet Records . The album saw a move away from the rich soundscapes that characterised earlier works from Fields of the Nephilim towards a darker, more industrial / death metal sound...
(1996), which was more industrial
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
than McCoy's previous releases with the Fields of the Nephilim
Fields of the Nephilim
Fields of the Nephilim are an English gothic rock band formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1984. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Carl McCoy, saxophonist Gary Whisker, Tony Pettitt on bass, guitarist Paul Wright and drummer Alexander "Nod" Wright...
, though similar themes of mysticism are prevalent, visible in titles of songs like "Pazuzu
Pazuzu
In Assyrian and Babylonian mythology, Pazuzu was the king of the demons of the wind, and son of the god Hanbi. He also represented the southwestern wind, the bearer of storms and drought.- Iconography :...
(Black Rain)".