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Australian alternative rock band known for dark, literary-driven music blending post-punk, gothic, and experimental elements.Formed in Melbourne after the breakup of Nick Cave's prior band The Birthday Party. Released debut album 'From Her to Eternity' in 1984. Continuously evolved through lineup changes while maintaining critical acclaim. Core members included Mick Harvey (1983–2009), Blixa Bargeld (1983–2003), and Warren Ellis (1994–present).

• Nick Cave struggled with heroin addiction during the band's early years, documented in the 2014 film '20,000 Days on Earth'.
• The tragic death of Cave's 15-year-old son Arthur in 2015 profoundly influenced the albums 'Skeleton Tree' (2016) and 'Ghosteen' (2019).
• Multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis became Cave's primary creative partner after Bargeld's departure, expanding the band's sound with orchestral textures.
• Longtime member Conway Savage (keyboards) died of brain cancer in 2018; founding guitarist Hugo Race left in 1987 citing 'creative exhaustion'.
• Their 1996 album 'Murder Ballads' featured Kylie Minogue on the chart-hit 'Where the Wild Roses Grow', contrasting with its violent themes.