Nightstick is an American sludge metal band from Weymouth, Massachusetts. It was formed by Siege drummer Rob Williams.

Nightstick
OriginWeymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresSludge metal, noise rock[1]
Years active1992–present
LabelsDevour, Relapse, At War with False Noise
Members
  • Alex Smith
  • Rob Williams
  • Cotie Cowgill
  • Padoinka the Clown
Past members

Nightstick is well known for their unique stage shows which feature a dancing clown called Padoinka. Padoinka the clown is widely considered to be the fourth member of the band and has featured heavily on the art work of all three full-length albums.[1] Nightstick was given the key to the city of Weymouth by the mayor Sue Kay.

Members edit

  • Alex Smith – vocals, bass
  • Cotie Cowgill – guitars
  • Rob Williams – drums
Former members
  • Bobby Clark – guitar
  • Chris Joyce – Padoinka The Clown

Discography edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Stepanic, Stanley (November 1, 2013). "Nightstick Interview". Deaf Sparrow. Retrieved February 1, 2024.