50 Tons of Black Terror

London-based gothic noise quartet 50 Tons of Black Terror was formed by frontman Charlie Finke, guitarist John Free, bassist Graham Flynn and drummer Tim Cedar. Originally dubbed Penthouse, the group debuted in late 1995 with the single "Ript'N'Happy," followed in the spring by "Gas Porter Blues;" a deal with Beggars Banquet resulted in the 1997 release of their debut LP Gutter Erotica. With the ...more