The band was formed in early 2003 by Martin Tomlinson and Patrick Constable, and was noted for provocative lyrics, aggressive stage shows, and electronic-influenced rock.
[1] Their mix of electric guitar and electronic drum machines was typically accompanied by politically charged and often sexually graphic lyrics.
Blackburn-born frontman Tomlinson was working in theatre, while guitarist Patrick Constable was playing in the art rock band Dirty Snow.
[3] Selfish Cunt were banned from the Institute of Contemporary Arts, On The Rocks, and The Egg after a series of destructive acts, including the sabotage of the band Snow Patrol's equipment.
[4] A brawl outside of Buckingham Palace involving Tomlinson, Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty, Dominic Masters of The Others, and photographer Andrew Kendall during an NME photoshoot was reported in the press in 2004.