Ed Gein was an American

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band, based in

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. The band consisted of Graham Reynolds (guitar, vocals), Aaron Jenkins (bass, vocals) and Jesse Daino (drums, vocals). The band takes its name from the American murderer of the same name. The band is best known for its second album, ''Judas Goats and Dieseleaters'' (2005). The follow-up record, titled ''Bad Luck'', was released in 2011. Ed Gein's music has been labeled as grindcore,

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, mathcore and

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, featuring influences from

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. On their third album, ''Bad Luck'', the band shifted from their previous technical grindcore in favor of a more

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-influenced sound. The band's lyrics, primarily written by bassist Aaron Jenkins, are politically charged and features social commentary, on topics including

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and

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. On April 11, 2018, it was announced the band had split up and the members would be forming a new band called Shadow Snakes.

Band members

* Graham Reynolds – guitar, vocals * Aaron Jenkins – bass, vocals * Jesse Daino – drums, vocals

Discography

Studio albums * ''It's a Shame That a Family Can Be Torn Apart by Something as Simple as a Pack of Wild Dogs'' (2002) * ''Judas Goats and Dieseleaters'' (2005) * ''Bad Luck'' (2011) EPs * ''Ed Gein'' (2002) * ''Smoked'' (2016) Compilations * ''It's a Shame'' (2005)

References

External links

* {{Authority control American grindcore musical groups Metalcore musical groups from New York (state) Musical trios from New York (state) American noise rock music groups Musical groups from Syracuse, New York Heavy metal musical groups from New York (state) Hardcore punk groups from New York (state) Cultural depictions of Ed Gein