Circus Mort

Circus Mort was an American post-punk band formed in late 1979 in New York City by future Swans vocalist Michael Gira and guitarist Rick Oller. Twin brothers Dan and Josh Braun were recruited on bass and keyboard, respectively. The band cycled through three different drummers: Angelo Pudignano, Mike Pedulla, and Jonathan Kane (also later of Swans). Circus Mort recorded only one EP, a self-titled effort on Labor Records, before disbanding in 1981.