At least four different bands with the name Gorgon. 1) A French Black Metal band. 2) A Japanese Heavy Metal Band 3) A New York City rock band 4) A Vermont Punk Band 1) One of the first and greatest French Black Metal bands, Gorgon was formed in 1991 during Black Metal's emerging and maturing Second Wave. As with many bands of this period, Gorgon's sound is distinctly original and possessing incredible power with a permeating occult atmosphere.