Gaza

Biography

Gaza is an American mathcore and sludge metal band from Salt Lake City, Utah, active between 2004 and 2013. Formed in 2004, the group signed with Black Market Activities and released an EP and three studio albums. It is recognized for its abrasive style of chaotic metalcore incorporating significant elements of grindcore, noisecore and sludge. The band also distinguishes itself through its clearly expressed antireligious and political positions. Gaza was formed in 2004 in Salt Lake City with drummer Casey Hansen, bassist Jon Parkin and guitarists Michael Mason and Luke Sorenson. In its early days, the group briefly oriented itself toward the independent rock scene, before changing musical direction during its first rehearsal.