Public Image Ltd
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Public Image Ltd are an English post-punk band formed by lead vocalist John Lydon, guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in June 1978. The group's line-up has changed freq
PiL performing in 2013
A PiL promotional poster, 1980.
PiL performing in 2009
Lead vocalist John Lydon performing with the band in 2013
Metal Box
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Metal Box is the second studio album by Public Image Ltd, released by Virgin Records on 23 November 1979. The album takes its name from the round metal canister which contained the initial pressings o
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…studio album First Issue (1978), creating an abrasive, bass-heavy sound that drew on dub, noise, progressive rock and disco. PiL's second studio album Metal Box (1979) pushed their sound further into the avant-garde, and is often regarded as one of the most important albums of the post-punk era. Their third…
Original metal canister packaging released in 1979.
Metal Box opened
PiL tape intended to seal Metal Box