The Burning Hell (band)

Kom holds a PhD in ethnomusicology at Memorial University of Newfoundland,[1] where he studied the political economy of DIY music.

The regular touring and recording lineup from 2011 to 2016 was consistently Kom, Ariel Sharratt (clarinet), Darren Browne (guitar), Nick Ferrio (bass) and Jake Nicoll (drums).

Since 2022, their live lineup has been rounded out with a rotating fourth band member, these guests have included Steve Lambke, Kelly McMichael, Toby Goodshank and Shotgun Jimmie.

Known for their live shows and hyper-literate lyrics,[3] The Burning Hell have toured extensively in Europe, North America, and Australia.

[4][5] Kom's songs frequently take the form of fantastic narratives ("Bird Queen of Garbage Island", "The Stranger", "Barbarians", "Nonfiction", "Grave Situation Pt.