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  **Batz Without Flesh** (1986-1992)
  
  Batz Without Flesh was an electronic trio that emerged from Newark, DE, active from 1986 to 1992. The band was founded by Claude S. Willey Jr. and John Dugan, following the dissolution of their previous project, "The Moaners." John Knetz, also known as Sloth, later joined the group. Batz Without Flesh carved out a niche in the EBM (Electronic Body Music) and industrial rock scenes, known for their distinctive sound incorporating synthesizers, guitars, and programming. Many of Batz Without Flesh's releases were put out on Claude Willey's independent label, highlighting their DIY ethos within the regional independent music landscape.
  
  *Address:* Newark, Delaware
  
  *Members:* Claude S. Willey Jr. (vocals, synthesizer, guitar, programming), John Dugan (vocals, horn, synthesizer), John Knetz (aka Sloth) (guitar, effects, sampler)
  
  
  *List of releases:* [Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/84005-Batz-Without-Flesh)
  - Batz Without Flesh (Cassette, Album) (Nailed To Sound Productions 1988)
  - Musick For The Sloth (Cassette, Album) (Nailed To Sound Productions 1989)
  - This Liquid (CD, Album) (NTS Productions 1992)
  - Initial Stages 1987-1989 (CD, Compilation) (VUZ Records 1994)
  
  *Links:*
  - [Batz Without Flesh shows on Delaware Music History Archive map](https://www.delawaremusichistory.com/map.html?band=Batz%20Without%20Flesh)
  - [Batz Without Flesh on Bandcamp (VUZ Records Megastore)](https://vuzrecordsmegastore.bandcamp.com/music)
  - [Batz Without Flesh on RateYourMusic](https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/batz_without_flesh)
  
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  # Flyers and Posters
  
  [Batz Without Flesh shows on Delaware Music History Archive map](https://www.delawaremusichistory.com/map.html?band=Batz%20Without%20Flesh)
  
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