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Nekromantix
The Nekromantix is a Danish-American psychobilly band founded in Copenhagen in 1989. Their lyrics are generally structured around monster and horror themes. A central icon of the band's image is founder and frontman Kim Nekroman's "coffinbass", a custom-built double bass with a body in the shape of a coffin and a headstock the shape of a cross. Nekroman has been the sole constant member of the band. The current lineup consists of guitarist Francisco Mesa and drummer Rene "Delamuerte" Garcia, known as a guitarist and singer of the Canadian band "The Brains". The Nekromantix released five albums on various European record labels during their first decade, then crossed over to American audiences in the early 2000s by signing to Los Angeles-based Hellcat Records, through which they have released three albums since 2002. Their eighth studio album, '' What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell'', was released in August 2011. History Formation The Nekromantix were formed in 1989 in Cop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychobilly
Psychobilly is a rock music fusion genre that fuses elements of rockabilly and punk rock. It's been defined as "loud frantic rockabilly music", it has also been said that it "takes the traditional countrified rock style known as rockabilly, ramp ngup its speed to a sweaty pace, and combin ngit with punk rock and imagery lifted from horror films and late-night sci-fi schlock,... reating agritty honky tonk punk rock." Psychobilly is often characterized by lyrical references to science fiction, horror (leading to lyrical similarities to horror punk) and exploitation films, violence, lurid sexuality, and other topics generally considered taboo, though often presented in a comedic or tongue-in-cheek fashion. Psychobilly bands and lyrics usually take an apolitical stance, a reaction to the right- and left-wing political attitudes which divided other British youth cultures. It is often played with an upright double bass, instead of the electric bass which is more common in mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychobilly
Psychobilly is a rock music fusion genre that fuses elements of rockabilly and punk rock. It's been defined as "loud frantic rockabilly music", it has also been said that it "takes the traditional countrified rock style known as rockabilly, ramp ngup its speed to a sweaty pace, and combin ngit with punk rock and imagery lifted from horror films and late-night sci-fi schlock,... reating agritty honky tonk punk rock." Psychobilly is often characterized by lyrical references to science fiction, horror (leading to lyrical similarities to horror punk) and exploitation films, violence, lurid sexuality, and other topics generally considered taboo, though often presented in a comedic or tongue-in-cheek fashion. Psychobilly bands and lyrics usually take an apolitical stance, a reaction to the right- and left-wing political attitudes which divided other British youth cultures. It is often played with an upright double bass, instead of the electric bass which is more common in mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Nekroman
Kim Nekroman is the bassist and lead singer for the psychobilly band Nekromantix and the lead guitarist of HorrorPops. He is from Denmark, and worked for the Danish Navy as a submarine radio operator for eight years before beginning his music career. He plays the upright bass, featuring a custom coffin-shaped bass He is an endorser and user of Gallien-Krueger bass amps. Timeline In 1991 the band toured extensively in Europe, releasing Curse of the Coffin, their second full-length album that same year. The Brought Back to Life LP appeared in 1992, and 4 years later Nekromantix released their fourth disc, Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend. A tour in Japan followed, as well as a 1999 live set for Kick Music. Nekromantix signed with Epitaph for 2002's Return of the Loving Dead, and are still with the label through Dead Girls Don't Cry and 2005's Brought Back to Life Again, the latter of which was actually reissue of an out print 1992 release. Nekromantix Backing up Nekrom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brought Back To Life
''Brought Back to Life'' is the third album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 1992 by Intermusic Records. It was the band's first album to include drummer Tim Kristensen (credited as Grim Tim Handsome) and only album to include guitarist Jan Daggry (credited as Ian Dawn), replacing original members Peter Sandorff and Peek who had left the band. ''Brought Back to Life'' earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Heavy Metal Album." The album was re-released in 2005 by Hellcat Records under the title ''Brought Back Again'' (see below). Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Daggry/Kristensen Performers * Kim Nekroman – double bass, vocals * Ian Dawn (Jan Daggry) – guitar, backing vocals * Grim Tim Handsome (Tim Kristensen) – drums Album information * Record label: Intermusic * All songs written by Gaarde/Daggry/Kristensen * Recorded at SB Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1992 * Engineered, mixed and mastered by Jan Eliasson * Photogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy DeMize
Andrew Martinez (March 11, 1983 – January 11, 2009), better known as Andy DeMize, was an American musician. Martinez was the drummer for the bands Nekromantix, Up Syndrome, and The Rocketz. Biography Martinez started playing drums at the age of 9, influenced by his older brothers, Aaron (a drummer) and Alex (a guitarist)—both members of a rockabilly/cumbia group, the Moonlight Cruisers. Other influential drummers: Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin). Martinez joined the pop punk group Up Syndrome in October 2001; the band signed with Nitro Records in December 2002, but were dropped by the label before releasing anything. The group broke up while still in pre-production for their debut album, in July 2003. Martinez and Tony "Slash" Red-Horse formed The Rocketz in December 2003. In May 2006, Martinez replaced James Meza as the drummer for the Nekromantix. Martinez made his album debut with the group on ''Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!''. Death I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Happens In Hell, Stays In Hell
''What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell'' is the eighth studio album by the psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released August 2, 2011 through Hellcat Records. It is the band's first album with guitarist Franc and drummer Lux; Franc replaced touring guitarist Pete Belair in 2007, while Lux replaced former drummer Andy DeMize who was killed in a car crash in January 2009. Track listing Personnel *Kim Nekroman - double bass, lead vocals *Franc - guitars, backing vocals *Lux - drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks ..., backing vocals Technical *Maor Appelbaum - mastering References {{Authority control Nekromantix albums 2011 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellbound (Nekromantix Album)
''Hellbound'' is the debut album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 1989 by Tombstone Records. After a few initial performances the band played a large festival in Hamburg, Germany and were offered the recording contract which resulted in this album. Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff Personnel *Kim Nekroman - double bass, vocals *Peter Sandorff - guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected strin ..., backing vocals *Peek - drums Album information *Record label: Tombstone Records *All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff. *Artwork and design by Kim Nekroman References {{Authority control Nekromantix albums 1989 debut albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curse Of The Coffin
''Curse of the Coffin'' is the second album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 1991 by Nervous Records. A music video was filmed for the title track and received some play on the MTV program ''Alternative Nation''. The album's final track is a loose cover of "Mama Don't Allow It," a piano tune from the 1920s and 1930s by Cow Cow Davenport, with new lyrics written by band frontman Kim Nekroman. Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff except where indicated Performers *Kim Nekroman - double bass, vocals *Peter Sandorff - guitar, backing vocals *Peek - drums Album information *Record label: Nervous Records *All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff except "Mama Don't Allow" by Cow Cow Davenport Charles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (April 23, 1894 – December 3, 1955) was an American boogie-woogie and piano blues player as well as a vaudeville entertainer. He also played the organ and sang. Davenport, who also made recordings under the .... *Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demons Are A Girl's Best Friend (album)
''Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend'' is the fourth album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 1996 by Nervous Records. It was the band's last album to include drummer Tim Kristensen (credited as Grim Tim Hansdsome), and only album to include guitarist Søren Munk Petersen. After both members left the group, original guitarist Peter Sandorff returned to the lineup and brought in his brother Kristian as drummer. The CD and LP versions of the album were released with different covers, and the LP also included the "Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" single. The album was re-released in 2002 with new artwork and two bonus tracks. Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Kristensen/Petersen except where indicated. #"Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" – 4:36 #"Night Nurse" – 3:49 #"Love at First Bite" (Gaarde/Johansen/Kristensen/Petersen) – 4:33 #"Always and Never" (Gaarde/Kristensen/Petersen/Westh) – 4:30 #"Last Night I Saved an Angel" – 3:57 #"Alive" – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undead 'n' Live
''Undead 'n' Live'' is a live album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 2000 by E.S.P. Recordings. It marked the return of the band's original guitarist Peter Sandorff and the introduction of his brother Kristian as drummer. Most of the album's material is drawn from Peter Sandorff's previous years in the band. The album was recorded at Stengade 30 in the band's home town of Copenhagen and includes the previously unreleased song "Nice Day for a Resurrection" which would later appear on the band's 2002 album '' Return of the Loving Dead''. Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff except where indicated #"Nice Day for a Resurrection" 4:35 #"Devil Smile" 5:08 #"Bloody Holiday" (Gaarde/Daggry/Kristensen) 5:47 #"Howlin' at the Moon" 3:11 #"Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend" (Gaarde/Petersen/Kristensen) 6:20 #"Nekromantik Baby" 2:38 #"Hellbound" 2:13 #"Brain Error" 3:36 #"Graveyard in Your Memory" 3:05 #"Motorpsycho" 2:30 #"Nekrofelia" (Gaarde/Daggry/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Loving Dead
''Return of the Loving Dead'' is the fifth studio album by the Danish psychobilly band the Nekromantix, released in 2002 by Hellcat Records. It was the band's first release on the American record label and their first to be widely distributed in the United States, and a music video was filmed for the single "Gargoyles Over Copenhagen." After this release band leader Kim Nekroman relocated to Los Angeles, California while the remaining members, brothers Peter and Kristian Sandorff, remained in Denmark. Track listing All songs written by Gaarde/Sandorff/Sandorff #"Nice Day for a Resurrection" - 4:23 #"Who Killed the Cheerleader" - 4:09 #"Nekronauts" - 3:31 #"Subcultural Girl" - 4:13 #"Gargoyles Over Copenhagen" - 3:57 #"Trick or Treat" - 4:16 #"Murder for Breakfast" - 3:07 #"Rubbermonks & Leathernuns" - 3:58 #"Generation 666" - 3:25 #"Return of the Loving Dead" - 5:25 #"I'm a Hellcat" - 2:55 #"Haunted Cathouse" - 4:44 #"Nekronomicon" - 6:59 Performers *Kim Nekroman - double bass, v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Day
Patricia Day is a Danish musician best known as the lead singer and bass player of the rockabilly/psychobilly band HorrorPops. Early life Patricia Day was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Career Bands Patricia Day began her musical career performing with the Danish punk rock band Peanut Pump Gun. She met Nekromantix singer and bassist, Kim Nekroman, at the 1996 POPKOMM festival in Cologne, Germany, when Peanut Pump Gun opened for his group. Despite both belonging to the subculture scene of Copenhagen, Denmark, the two had never met before, but they became friends over their mutual interest in alternative music and the two eventually married. The two both loved Blondie, Depeche Mode and Siouxsie and the Banshees, as well as Surf, Ska, and Punk. Founding of Horrorpops Day would later marry Nekroman. The two formed a band in 1996 called Horrorpops. Day is the lead singer and also plays upright bass. Day and Nekroman decided to form a band where they could experiment with many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
