Gods and Monsters is an American psychedelic rock band from New York City, founded and led by guitarist Gary Lucas. The band's name is derived from a quotation from the 1935 horror film Bride of Frankenstein. Singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley was once a member of the band before starting a solo career. Emily Duff replaced Buckley as the lead singer after his departure. The loosely-knit group performed at Manhattan music venues such as the Knitting Factory and CBGB. Other members of the band have included Jerry Harrison, Billy Ficca, Richard Barone, and Modern Lovers member Ernie Brooks. Gods and Monsters released albums such as Coming Clean in 2006 and The Ordeal Of Civility in 2011.
