Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Originally released in 1994, Pandemonium marked a thunderous return for Killing Joke after a four-year hiatus—the longest break the band had ever taken. Their ninth studio album also celebrated the return of founding member Youth on bass, bringing renewed intensity and creative energy to the lineup.

A fusion of post-punk, industrial, and tribal rhythms, Pandemonium stands as one of Killing Joke’s most ambitious and far-reaching works. From its dark, ceremonial atmospheres to its crushing guitar riffs and apocalyptic lyrical vision, the album captures the band at a creative peak, reclaiming their legacy while pushing their sound into uncharted territory.

Regarded as a definitive entry in their catalog, Pandemonium embodies the band’s unique ability to blend primal power with sharp political and spiritual insight. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, it remains a vital document of Killing Joke’s enduring influence on rock, industrial, and alternative music.