For multiple reasons. Goliath was a Philistine and therefore conjures an essence of crushing power. The word Philistine is now used as something/someone who is low-brow, but in reality the Philistines were advanced for their time period, and respected for their metalworking skills. They are also considered the archenemy of "God's chosen people."

Not at the moment. If there was an appropriate outlet, then perhaps.

It enables niche elements to reach a wide audience and circumvents the restraints of bowing the revenue minded mega-labels that have a chokehld upon the music industry.

Bah.

Philistine started in fall of 2003 with the intent of generating the feeling and experience of a world shaking with anger.

Expect slow downtuned riffs and noise. Godflesh, Khanate, Neurosis, Isis, Halo, are all major influences and are all due much respect.

Chernobyl. Humans were driven out, yet other, purer life, thrives.

Access Virus B, Spectrasonics Atmosphere, various stomp boxes and multi-effects devices.

Get crushed. Bow before the power of slow.