Shub-Niggurath was a progressive rock/zeuhl band, formed in France in 1982 and consisted of six musicians: Allan Ballaud (bass), Franck Coulaud (percussion), Frank W. Fromy (guitar/percussion), Jean-Luc Hervé (harmonium/piano/organ), Ann Stewart (vocals), and Véronique Verdier (trombone). Their debut, Les morts vont vite, was released on the Musea label in 1987. The album received good reviews and is considered by many to be their finest moment.