Goatlord (band)

Goatlord was an American death/doom metal band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987. The band is known for their extremely lo-fi production values, primitive songwriting, and harsh vocals, contributing to a sound often described as raw and unconventional even within extreme metal circles.

Goatlord originally consisted of Ace Stillwell (vocals/guitar), Joe "Evil" Gonzalez (guitar), Mitch Harris (bass) and Jeffrey Stillwell (drums). Mitch Harris later departed to join the grindcore band Napalm Death. J. Stillwell was later replaced on drums by H. Monteverde.

The band released a demo and several EPs in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including "Sodomize the Goat" and "Goatlord". They are primarily known for their debut full-length album, Reflections of the Solstice, released in 1991 by JL America. Reflections of the Solstice has garnered a cult following due to its unique sound and unapologetically brutal aesthetic.

After Reflections of the Solstice, the band essentially dissolved, with Ace Stillwell pursuing other musical endeavors. Despite their relatively short active period and limited discography, Goatlord's influence can be heard in some later death/doom and experimental metal bands, particularly those emphasizing raw production and unorthodox approaches to the genre. In more recent years, Reflections of the Solstice has seen re-release on CD and vinyl, increasing the band's accessibility to new generations of extreme metal fans.