The band is also known for its stage antics, which incorporated sadomasochism, nudity, role-playing violence and self-harm.
The band's debut album, The Release, was issued in 1990; its line-up included guitarists Dave Kiner and Rob Wright, and bassist Steve Jelliman alongside Cavalluzzo.
[3] 1991's Punishments EP saw the inclusion of programmer Steve Crowhurst, as well as contributions from Dave Ogilvie of Skinny Puppy.
The band's second album, Premeditated Murder, was released in the following year; featuring elements from electronic music and thrash metal,[2][4] the record met with a sampling controversy after the band sampled "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stone without clearance.
[3] Its follow-up, Get Down (1994), saw the introduction of live drummer John Carss; the record strayed away from the band's heavy metal roots while featuring heavier elements from techno, ambient and industrial.