Unit:187

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Unit:187
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Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Electro-industrial
Industrial metal
Years active1994–2015, 2024–present
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Website unit187.com

Unit:187 is a Canadian industrial band, started by John Morgan and Tod Law in 1994.

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History

Unit:187 (also known as Unit 187) was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Keyboardist John Morgan and vocalist Tod Law formed the band together, and shortly after, Ashley Scribner joined on guitar. Vancouver industrial scene influences such as Front Line Assembly and Skinny Puppy helped guide the band to write their first self-titled studio album which was released by 21st Circuitry in early 1996. The three members combined their musical interests at the time (Law with classic punk rock, Scribner with death metal, and Morgan with techno). [1] During the first album's recording process, Byron Stroud recorded bass on a few songs, and eventually joined the band later on. In 1997, the band's second album Loaded , produced by Devin Townsend, gained critical acclaim with several of the songs becoming international favorites on the industrial music charts. At that point, Jed Simon had replaced Scribner on guitar.

In 1999, 21st Circuitry Records collapsed, and left the band to find a new home for their music. In 2003, Unit:187 released Capital Punishment on their new label, COP International. Mixes by Ken "Hiwatt" Marshall and Anthony Valcic cemented their unique deep electronic sound. [2] Both Stroud and Simon were no longer in the band by then, as Unit:187 consisted of only Law and Morgan. Chris Peterson, known for his work with Front Line Assembly, had produced a few songs on Capital Punishment, and he also joined the band afterwards.

Guitarist Ross Redhead joined Unit:187 for their fourth studio album, Out for Blood , released at the end of October 2010. [3] [4] In 2012, Unit:187 and Vendetta Music released the Out for Blood remix album Transfusion , which featured remixes from bands including Stiff Valentine, 16Volt, Mindless Faith, and iVardensphere. [5] [6] [7] On June 22, 2015, Unit:187 announced on its Facebook page that Law had died as a result of leukemia. [8] [9]

Unit:187's fifth studio album KillCure was released on December 6, 2024 by Metropolis Records. It featured contributions from Law prior to his death, in addition to Kerry Vink joining the band on vocals. In 2025, Unit:187 returned to a live setting with Vink on vocals and Galen Waling on drums. [9]

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Unit:187

Discography

Studio albums

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References

  1. ↑ Christian, Chris (July 5, 1996). "Interview With UNIT:187". Sonic Boom. 4 (9). Archived from the original on July 5, 2008. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ Capital Punishment Review by Ryan Spek
  3. ↑ "An Interview With Chris Peterson of Decree". I Die: You Die. idieyoudie.com. August 11, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Review - Unit:187 - Out For Blood - www.subexstance.com". www.subexstance.com.
  5. ↑ Davis, Michael (July 23, 2012). "Unit:187: Transfusion". Brutal Resonance. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. ↑ Coma Music Magazine Review of Unit:187 - Transfusion Archived February 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ "End to End - Unit:187 Transfusion". I Die: You Die. idieyoudie.com. March 6, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Unit:187". facebook.com.
  9. 1 2 "Unit187 Getting the Band Together Again". Release Magazine. November 10, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
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