H.O.D. formed in Los Angeles in the late 1980s with Erik Larson on vocals and guitar, Dave Kenton on bass, and John Olson on drums. Their early shows had a raw intensity that matched the industrial decay around them.
Their 1991 debut album 'Death Shed' explored mortality with a harrowing directness. The band's sound mixed death metal with industrial and experimental noise, creating something that felt both visceral and unsettling.
H.O.D. faced protests and canceled shows over accusations of Satanism and violent themes. They covered 'Transformers' by Lion on one release, showing they could twist even pop culture into their dark aesthetic. The lineup changed over time, but Larson, Kenton, and Olson remained the core through most of it.
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