Killing Joke “Killing Joke” released on this date, October 5th, 1980. Heavy post-punk industrial noise rock, Killing Joke’s debut full-length LP made it to #39 on the UK album chart and has been hailed as a classic heavy rock album that influenced bands such as Ministry, Nirvana and Metallica. My favorite track on Killing Joke is “Wardance,” which they released early in ‘80 as a single and made it onto the US dance chart at #50. Also released as singles were “Change” (another album highlight) and “Requiem” which also hit the US dance chart at #43. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters has cited Killing Joke as a major fave and Foo Fighters recorded “Requiem” for the b-side of their hit “Everlong.” Besides the singles, I also really love the thrashing instrumental industrial dance track “Bloodsport” and “The Wait” which Metallica recorded for their 1987 EP collection of covers The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited.