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Inspiration – “KMFDM”
Nov 14th
If you have talked to me for more than 10 minutes, you have heard me say the letters KMFDM.
KMFDM has been a very strong influence on my career as well as my belief structure. I have a KMFDM tattoo and have named several of my works after KMFDM.
So who are they?
When people hear the term “industrial music” they typically think of bands like Nine Inch Nails and Rammstein. While I love both of these bands, KMFDM was touring while Trent Reznor (of NiN) was still a janitor, saving money to record the “Down in it” single and Rammstein on their first tour of the US, opened for KMFDM.
Sascha Konietzko (KMFDM’s founder) is, in my eyes, the true father of industrial rock.
His dedication to KMFDM remaining an underground, intimate phenomenon is unprecedented. KMFDM had a song on the Mortal Kombat soundtrack titled “Juke Joint Jezebel.” It’s an awesome song, appearing on KMFDM’s Nihil album and garnering KMFDM a lot of attention. Konietzko wanted to be sure his fan base were true fans and not trend followers, so he fired the entire band when it came time to record Nihil’s followup album, Xtort.
A lot of bands take up causes but their causes usually change the minute money arrives. KMFDM has stayed true to their vision and never compromised. I strive to do the same with my work. KMFDM went as far in the mid 90′s to do a remix of “Go to Hell” called the “Fuck MTV Mix.” Now, hating MTV is common but in the 90′s it was important for artists to be on MTV. Every rebellious act from Marilyn Manson to Skinny Puppy made music videos to air on MTV where KMFDM refused.
I have yet to meet Sascha Konietzko but it is a very big goal of mine before I die.
Below are some of my personal favorite KMFDM songs. There are no rhyme or reason to my selections. These are just the songs I think of when I hear the letters KMFDM.
I highly recommend listening to at least a minute of each song. KMFDM has been around for over 25 years and their sound is incredibly versatile and diverse. Songs change entire audioscapes from track to track, but the Ultra Heavy Beat of KMFDM always remains.
I hope you all enjoy these selections. Keep an open mind when listening to them. KMFDM has always promoted freedom of speech.
“KMFDM is not a political party.” – Kaptain K
And remember: there’s no doubt about it, KMFDM SUCKS!
“WW3″
“D.I.Y”
“Bait & Switch”
“Looking For Strange”
“Adios”
Thank you for sharing in my love for KMFDM.
I know their music is not for everybody however I truly do believe I could find a song by KMFDM for any musical tastes. Remember that they have been around for over 25 years and their sound has changed considerably over the years, but the ultra heavy beat has always remained.
From the gutter to the top, KMFDM will never stop!
