Stabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band composed of Christopher Hall, Walter Flakus, Stuart Zechman, Jim Sellers and David Suycott. They formed in 1985 ( 1985 in music) in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s. Their major label debut was Ungod. Sales were sluggish but Stabbing Westward built a solid fanbase by relentless touring. In 1996, their Wither Blister Burn & Peel LP became a moderate success aided by the singles "Shame" and "What Do I Have to Do" (see 1996 in music).
The follow-up was Darkest Days. It failed to sell as well as its predecessor, and the band was dropped from Columbia Records. They signed to Koch Records, issuing Stabbing Westward. Before a fifth LP could be recorded, Stabbing Westward broke up in 2002 ( 2002 in music).
Since then, lead singer Hall has formed The Dreaming.
1992 Christopher Hall - vocals, guitar Walter Flakus - keyboard Chris Vrenna - drums
1993-1995 Christopher Hall - vocals, guitar Walter Flakus - keyboard, backing vocals Stuart Zechman - guitar Jim Sellers - bass David Suycott - drums
1995-1999 Christopher Hall - vocals, guitar Walter Flakus - keyboard, guitar, backing vocals Mark Eliopulos - guitar, backing vocals Jim Sellers - bass Andy Kubiszewski - drums
1999-2002 Christopher Hall - vocals, guitar Walter Flakus - guitar, keyboard, backing vocals Derrek Hawkins- guitar, backing vocals Jim Sellers - bass Andy Kubiszewski - drums
