Heck (band)

Heck were a British rock band formed in Nottingham, England, in 2009 under the name Baby Godzilla. They were forced to change their name after a lawsuit from Toho.[1][2] The band split up in August 2017, announcing a final show scheduled for 17 August.[3]

Heck
Also known asBaby Godzilla (2009–2015)
OriginNottingham, England
Genres
Years active2009–2017
LabelsNpag Industries, I'm Not From London, Origin Records
Associated acts
Websiteabandcalledheck.com
Past members
  • Joe Rawson
  • Jonny Hall
  • Paul Shelley
  • Matt Reynolds
  • Tom Marsh

Musical style

Heck's musical style has been described as mathcore,[4][5][6] punk thrash,[7][4] thrash metal,[7] punk rock,[7] heavy metal,[7] thrashcore,[7] hardcore punk,[5] progressive metal,[5] punk metal,[7] stadium rock,[7] groove metal[8] and borderline grindcore.[7] They have been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop,[7] Napalm Death,[7] The Dillinger Escape Plan,[4] Future of the Left,[5] Gallows,[6] Pulled Apart by Horses[6] and The Chariot.[6]

Members

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

Past members
  • Joe Rawson – vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2011)[9]

Discography
Title Album details Type
NPAG[7]
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Origin Records
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Oche[10]
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: I'm Not From London
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Knockout Machine[7]
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Origin Records
  • Moniker: Baby Godzilla
 EP
Instructions[4]
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Npag Industries
  • Moniker: HECK
 LP

Music videos
Title Year Director
"At the Oche" 2011 David Louis Lankester
"Powerboat Disaster" 2012 David Louis Lankester
"A Good Idea Realised" 2013 David Louis Lankester
"Trogloraptor" 2013 –
"Don't Touch That Dial" 2013 David Louis Lankester
"Pig" 2013 David Louis Lankester
"The Great Hardcore Swindle" 2014 David Louis Lankester
"The Breakers" 2015 Dan Sturgess
"Brain" 2015 –
"Good As Dead" 2016 David Louis Lankester
"Mope" 2016 Dan Sturgess

References
  1. Lloyd, Christopher (8 July 2015). "Baby Godzilla Forced To Change Band Name". Louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  2. "Kerrang – Name Change". Kerrang.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  3. "HECK Announce Split". Allthingsloud.com. 15 August 2017.
  4. "Heck - Instructions". Diymag.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  5. "Album Review: Heck - Instructions". DrownedInSound.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  6. "Heck splatter their guts on the wall". Thelineofbestfit.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  7. "Uberrock.co.uk". Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  8. "Album Review: Heck - Instructions". Impactnottingham.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  9. "News - Hofner Guitars and Strings". Hofner.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  10. "Baby Godzilla". Discogs.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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