Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come

The Profile

Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come was a British progressive/psychedelic rock group led by English singer Arthur Brown. Active from 1970 to 1973, they released three studio albums and ventured into spacey electronics, including early, full-band use of a drum machine on Journey.

British prog/psych band led by Arthur Brown; active 1970–1973; studio albums: Galactic Zoo Dossier (1971), Kingdom Come (1972), Journey (1973); noted for early drum-machine-driven arrangements on Journey; Brown is widely known as “The God of Hell Fire.”

Two reviews celebrate Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come at their most visionary: the seamless, concept-driven Galactic Zoo Dossier and the drum-machine-propelled Journey. Themes include space rock colliding with darker textures, bold electronics, and Brown’s expansive vocals. Standout callouts: Sunrise, Gypsy Escape, Time Captives, and Spirit of Joy. Overall verdict: adventurous, original, and essential.