Coil was an influential English experimental music group formed in 1982 by musicians John Balance and Peter Christopherson. Known for their eclectic sound that blended elements of industrial, electronic, and avant-garde music, Coil often explored themes of sexuality, surrealism, and esotericism in their work. Their innovative approach to sound design and use of unusual instruments earned them a distinctive place in the underground music scene. Over the years, Coil released numerous albums and collaborated with various artists, leaving a lasting legacy in the realms of experimental and avant-garde music before Balance's untimely death in 2004.