GO GO GODFLESH!

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 11:30am by

How the fuck did I completely miss the news that Godflesh are reuniting? Over the weekend, reader Nicholas Antonio alerted us to a tweet by Earache Records head honcho Digby Pearson making the announcement that the industrial legends would play this coming summer’s edition of Hellfest; the tweet is apparently from late fucking October, but I don’t remember reading anything about it or receiving any other e-mails about it. Is that just a technical error – did Pearson really send the tweet just a few days ago?

No matter – Hellfest’s official website confirms that Godflesh are, indeed, playing the fest, in what is being dubbed their “only show in Europe.” Assuming that’s true, it might be worth the trip to France, where the festival will take place in June. Vince and I almost went to Hellfest a few years back anyway – and there’s a bunch of other awesome bands playing. Plus, bonus: Kiss are the headliners, which means we can leave early! Hoo-ray!

Anyways, hopefully this show isn’t just a one-off, and will lead to a full tour. More details as we get ‘em. In the meantime, here’s a silly video someone made using one of my favorite Godflesh tunes, “Anthem,” and footage from Jesus Christ Superstar.

-AR

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  • http://www.metalsucks.net/category/scraping-genius-off-the-wheel/ Gary Suarez

    I am beyond excited that they’re reuniting. Let’s hope some U.S. shows are in the works. I’m still bitter that they canceled their last U.S. tour due to the breakup earlier this decade.

  • Noel

    hell yea, they better come to the chicago\milwaukee area. this neeeeds to happen.

    ps. its amazing how well that song works with that vid…wow.

  • DustintheWind

    And apparently you two are the only ones who are excited…..

  • DustintheWind

    …but i am digging this song

  • http://www.myspace.com/nothingleftfortomorrow Yasmina

    This is amazing. I fucking love Godflesh!! I hope they come to north America!!

  • GRANDHAMMER

    Godflesh and SWANS both reunited this year. :)