PAINKILLER
Painkiller, an avant-garde jazz and grindcore band, formed in 1991 in the United
States. The group initially consisted of John Zorn on saxophone, Bill Laswell on
bass guitar, and Mick Harris on drums. Their debut album, Guts Of A Virgin, was
released in 1991, followed by Buried Secrets in 1992. These early releases
showcased the band's unique blend of experimental rock and jazz elements. In
1993, Painkiller released Rituals: Live in Japan. Mick Harris left the band in
1995 to focus on electronic music. Painkiller reformed with Yoshida Tatsuya on
drums. In 2008, the original lineu...
