Blind Idiot God

Since the early '80s, instrumental rock trio Blind Idiot God (whose name is a reference to science fiction author H.P. Lovecraft) have combined elements of metal, dub reggae, funk, free jazz, and 20th century classical into an explosive brand of technical, aggressive music all their own. The group began in St. Louis, Missouri in 1982 when members Andy Hawkins (guitar), Ted Epstein (drums), and Gabriel Katz (bass guitar) were still teenagers. Initially a hardcore punk group, they began incorporating elements of reggae and jazz into their sound, and decided to remain an instrume...