GFK (Government Fury Kills) were a

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hardcore heavy metal band, based in

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. Their songs have lyrics with political messages.

History

GFK formed in 1996. In 2000, their first album, ''The Social Responsibility Theory'' was released on their own New Horizon Records label. This was followed in 2002 by ''In Defence of Politics'', also on New Horizon, with lyrics in English, French and German. In 2006, GFK toured across Canada, performing about 70 concerts. That year bassist Claude Gallant joined the band, replacing Sonny Létourneau. In 2006, GFK released a five-song EP entitled ''Thanatopolicy''. The band recorded a split album with I Hate Sally on

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in 2007. Also in 2007 the band performed in Toronto with Propagandhi. Their album ''If Liberty Isn't Given, It Should Be Taken'', released that year, is an extremely heavy and

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-based representation of the band's roots. Reviewers criticized the instrumentation and poor production values while praising the lyrics."If Liberty Isn't Given, It Should Be Taken"
''Exclaim!'', By Greg Pratt Oct 01, 2004 GFK disbanded in 2009.

Discography

*1999: Split with Chicken Nuggets (Punk Rock with Simon, Sebastien Clou, Evans (Jess' Cousin) and Christian) *2000: The Social Responsibility Theory - (New Horizon Records) *2002: In Defence of Politics *2004: If Liberty Isn't Given, It Should Be Taken - (

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) *2006: Thanatopolicy (EP) *2007: I Hate Sally Vs GFK: Sp(l)it EP - (

)

References

External links

Review of If Liberty Isn't Given, It Should Be Taken
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gfk Musical groups established in 1996 Musical groups disestablished in 2009 Musical groups from Quebec City Canadian heavy metal musical groups G7 Welcoming Committee Records artists