Heck (band)

Heck
Also known asBaby Godzilla (2009–2015)
OriginNottingham, England
Genres
Years active2009–2017, 2022
LabelsNpag Industries, I'm Not From London, Origin Records
Past members
  • Joe Rawson
  • Jonny Hall
  • Paul Shelley
  • Matt Reynolds
  • Tom Marsh
Websiteabandcalledheck.com

Heck are a British rock band formed in Nottingham, England, in 2009 under the name Baby Godzilla. The name was changed after a lawsuit from the Japanese film company, Toho, which owns the copyright to the name Godzilla.[1] The band split up in August 2017, announcing a final show scheduled for 17 August. [2]

On 5 July 2022 the bands social media channels were updated and a performance announced at 2000 Trees Festival on 8 July 2022.[2]

  1. ^ Lloyd, Christopher (8 July 2015). "Baby Godzilla forced to change band name to 'Heck' after the film company behind the Godzilla films take umbrage". Louder Than War. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
    - Carter, Emily. "Baby Godzilla Forced To Change Band Name". Kerrang. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Parker, Jack (15 August 2017). "Hecj Announce Split". All Things Loud. Retrieved 21 June 2021.