Stabbing Westward is an American industrial rock band. Christopher Hall and Walter Flakus formed the band in 1985[1] in Macomb, Illinois. The band released an extended play in 1992, followed by four studio albums from 1994 to 2001. Stabbing Westward announced a dissolution on February 9, 2002.[2] Two compilation albums were later released in 2003. Stabbing Westward reunited in 2016 to celebrate their 30th anniversary together,[3] and has since continued to perform live shows.