Killing Joke – The Peel Sessions 1979–81 (12-Inch Album)

This anthology brings together four blistering live sessions recorded by Killing Joke for the BBC’s John Peel Sessions, spanning the years 1979 to 1981.

This represents Killing Joke at their most chaotic and direct. These raw performances capture the band’s primal post-punk era, showcasing their heavy industrial sound before it was polished in the studio.

Featured are essential tracks like Wardance, Pssyche, Tomorrow’s World and Empire Song in their most visceral form.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Pssyche (4:58) *
2. Wardance (3:46) *
3. Nuclear Boy (3:07) *
4. Malicious Boogie (2:04) *
5. Change (4:24) **
6. Tomorrow’s World (4:56) **
7. Complications (3:25) **

Side Two

1. The Fall of Because (4:18) ***
2. Tension (3:35) ***
3. Butcher (4:38) ***
4. The Hum (4:44) ****
5. Empire Song (3:24) ****
6. We Have Joy (2:53) ****
7. Chop Chop (4:46) ****

* Recorded on 17 October 1979, at BBC Maida Vale Studio 4, London | First broadcast on 29 October 1979

**  Recorded on 5 March 1980, at BBC Maida Vale Studio 4, London | First broadcast on 17 March 1980

*** Recorded on 14 April 1981, at BBC Langham One Studios, London | First broadcast on 27 April 1981

**** Recorded on 11 December 1981, at BBC Maida Vale Studio 4, London | First broadcast on 16 December 1981

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album

Label: Room On Fire

Catalogue No: ROOM188

Barcode: 0729859422060

Release Date: 21 Nov 2025