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Fields of the Nephilim came into
being during 1984, with members Tony Pettitt (bass), Paul Wright
(guitarist), Carl McCoy (vocalist), Nod Wright (drums) and Gary
Whisker (sax).
The name was drawn from the Biblical legends of the Nephilim,
who were fallen angels, expelled from Heaven for divulging hidden
knowledge (including magic and medicine) to humankind. This reflected
McCoy's abiding interest in matters occult and arcane. The band
began gigging in abundance and that year produced their first
e.p. Burning the Fields, on their own Tower label, after which
Whisker parted company with the band.
Fields of the Nephilim were soon signed up by Beggar's Banquet,
a label that promoted several alternative bands of the eighties
such as The Cult and Bauhaus.
The band's second album, The Nephilim, appeared in 1988, as well
as the first live concert video, Forever Remain. The album reached
number 12 in the Album Charts.
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