British Murder Boys

The Profile

British Murder Boys are a Birmingham, UK techno duo formed by Regis (Karl O’Connor) and Surgeon (Anthony Child). Known for harsh, industrial-tinged techno, they are closely associated with Downwards and Counterbalance.

Duo of Regis and Surgeon from Birmingham; industrial techno aesthetic; releases associated with Downwards/Counterbalance; influences cited in reviews include Godflesh and Scorn.

One fervent review hails British Murder Boys—Regis and Surgeon—as standard‑bearers of brutal Birmingham industrial techno. It spotlights the EP Father Loves Us as a ruthless statement, citing its metallic precision and oppressive atmospheres. References to Downwards/Counterbalance and influences like Godflesh and Scorn frame the duo’s sound.