Pitchshifter are a British industrial rock/metal band originally hailing from Nottingham. The band was formed in 1989 by bassist Mark Clayden with guitarist and programmer Johnny Carter, later joined by vocalist JS Clayden and Stuart Toolin. During this time, the band played with local bands and soon gained attention of the Peaceville Records. During this time, JS went to live in France to sell paintings. During 1990, the band started recording their début album