Voivod

Voivod is a Canadian band and reportedly the first to describe themselves as cyberpunk. Originally from the Saguenay region of Quebec, Voivod formed in 1982 as a heavy metal band.

Influenced equally by the New Wave of Bri

Voivod is a Canadian band and reportedly the first to describe themselves as cyberpunk. Originally from the Saguenay region of Quebec, Voivod formed in 1982 as a heavy metal band.

Influenced equally by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and the Reagan-era Cold War, their early, post-apocalyptic music would later evolve into outright science fiction. Voivod reached the peak of their popularity with the 1989 release Nothingface which featured a cover version of Pink Floyd's Astronomy Domine (from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn). They would later cover another Pink Floyd song, The Nile Song (from More), on their 1993 release The Outer Limits.