The Lords of the New Church

The Profile

An English–American post-punk/punk-rock band formed in 1981 by Stiv Bators and Brian James, best known for three studio albums released in the 1980s and the Killer Lords anthology.

Formed in 1981 by Stiv Bators (vocals) and Brian James (guitar); other members included Dave Tregunna (bass) and Nick Turner (drums). The band released three studio albums and were active through 1989. Stiv Bators died in Paris in 1990.

DeBaser's available review (malley8) praises The Lords of the New Church as a vital post-punk/punk-rock act of the 1980s. The reviewer calls the band's three studio albums masterpieces and highlights the Killer Lords anthology. Strong recommendation to listen to Stiv Bators' distinctive vocals and the trilogy of albums.