Painkiller

Painkiller (also officially known as Pain Killer) is a band originally formed in 1991. Their style can be considered a mix of avant-jazz and death metal that could be referred to as jazzcore. Later albums also incorporated elements

Painkiller (also officially known as Pain Killer) is a band originally formed in 1991. Their style can be considered a mix of avant-jazz and death metal that could be referred to as jazzcore. Later albums also incorporated elements of ambience and dub.

The three primary members of the band are: John Zorn on saxophone, Bill Laswell on electric bass and Mick Harris (formerly of Napalm Death) on drums. The band has also had several musicians make guest appearances both live and in the studio, including Yamatsuka Eye, Buckethead, Justin Broadrick and G.C. Green of Godflesh, and Keiji Haino of Fushitsusha.