Lard (band) - Definition and Overview

Lard is a hardcore punk band. Founded in 1989 as a side project by Jello Biafra, Alain Jourgensen, Paul Barker, and the late Jeff Ward, the band has also included Ministry members Bill Rieflin, Mike Scaccia, and Rey Washam.

Like most of Biafra's work, Lard's songs are angrily political (the War on Drugs is a particularly common theme) but often have a tinge of humour.

As of 2004, Lard has not toured or performed live; as its key members are heavily active with other projects, it is unlikely that this will change.

Discography

• Power of Lard (1989)
• The Last Temptation of Reid (1989)
• Pure Chewing Satisfaction (1989)
• 70's Rock Must Die (2000)

Songs have also appeared on The Virus That Would Not Die Sampler (1989) and on the soundtrack to Natural Born Killers.

External links

The Lard Page (http://members.iinet.net.au/~lamoore/lard/index.html)