Blind Idiot God

The Profile

Blind Idiot God is an American instrumental rock trio formed in 1982, known for fusing math rock, noise rock and dub. Early releases appeared on SST Records; after a hiatus they returned with Before Ever After in 2015.

Formed in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1982 by guitarist Andy Hawkins, bassist Gabe Katz, and drummer Ted Epstein. Early albums were released on SST Records. After Epstein’s 1996 departure the band went on hiatus, later resuming activity with drummer Tim Wyskida and releasing Before Ever After (2015).

One 5/5 review celebrates Blind Idiot God's 1987 self-titled debut on SST as a milestone of math rock and instrumental ferocity. It highlights controlled intensity, sharp rhythm changes, and standout tracks like Tired Blood, Wide Open Spaces, Subterranean Flight, and More Time. The closer shifts into three dub pieces, praised for expressive depth. The review underscores the album’s formative impact on later 1990s rock.