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| Also known as | Bohren (1992-1993) Bohren und der Club of Gore (1993-1995) |
| Origin | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany |
| Genres | Dark jazz (Jazz noir), [1] ambient |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | PIAS Recordings, Ipecac Recordings |
| Members | Morten Gass Robin Rodenberg Christoph Clöser |
| Past members | Reiner Henseleit Thorsten Benning |
| Website | bohrenundderclubofgore.com |
Bohren & der Club of Gore is a German ambient/jazz band from Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
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