Main - Reformation video free download

Main was formed by Loop member, Robert Hampson. Main came into being around during the time Loop was winding down. Their final album, A Gilded Eternity, was released in 1990 and certain aspects of the album bear insight into the new direction Hampson was clearly heading toward. In fact, Hampson had already begun working to realize his ideas with the help of fellow Loop bandmate, Scott Dawson.

In 1991, Loop did a tour of the UK with Godflesh. Around the same time, a 12" by Main titled Hydra was also released. Shortly after the tour, Loop split up. At the same time, Paul Neville left Godflesh to work on his own project, Cable Regime, full time. With Neville's departure, Hampson breifly joined to fill the vacancy and they recorded Pure, which is Godflesh's most metallic album to date.

After a 1992 European tour, Hampson then left Godflesh in order to concentrate on Main. He was also burnt out after years of touring. In the wake of Loop's demise, bassist Neil MacKay and drummer John Wills started up the Hair and Skin Trading Company. Since 1992, Main was a duo of Hampson and Dawson with occasional help from G.C. Green of Godflesh. Dawson parted ways with Hampson during a European tour.