Blind Idiot God is an instrumental rock trio formed in 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri by guitarist Andy Hawkins, bassist Gabriel Katz and drummer Ted Epstein. The phrase "blind idiot god" comes from horror writer H. P. Lovecraft's description of the god Azathoth. The band is recognized for their unique and virtuoso approach to heavy metal, noise rock, dub and funk music, informed by free jazz and 20th-century classical music. They are currently based in New York City and have often collaborated with musicians Bill Laswell and John Zorn.