In the 1990s, during the first commercial peak of the industrial scene, KMFDM received favourable reviews in the UK press and amassed a cult fan base, but somehow the German/US outfit always ended up playing second fiddle to Nine Inch Nails and Ministry in terms of general popularity and also for press column inches filled. In 1999, after fifteen years in various amalgamations and having ended their ten album contract with Wax Trax! Records, the band bid the world farewell…at least for a while. Following a three year hiatus, the band returned, and despite various shifting line-ups since then (including Pig’s Raymond Watts and RevCo/Pigface’s Bill Reiflin) KMFDM continued to churn out more electronic goodness over the following decade.
Hancox: New live video and tour dates
Hancox – the band fronted by sometime Guana Batz frontman Pip Hancox – are about to embark on a four date whirlwind tour of the UK. To mark the occasion, the band have also filmed a live clip, which (along with the confirmed dates) can be seen below.
FRANTZESKA – BesauriOn! EP
Frantzeska is a three piece punk/alternative rock band from Bilbao, Spain. ‘BesauriOn!’ is their second release and although it may be half the length of their prior record, stylistically, they branch out twice as far. In just five numbers and with the help of four friends, they show off a multitude of styles and influences, from pure punk, to ska/reggae, funk, with touches of pop and even lounge jazz.
Iron Maiden announce US dates with Megadeth
Metal legends Iron Maiden have announced a run of US dates with Megadeth as part of their ongoing ‘Maiden England 2013’ tour.
Maiden will be joined by Megadeth at the following shows in September:
Bouncing Souls: Euro tour dates
US punks The Bouncing Souls have confirmed a run of European live dates for early summer. Following the bands recent UK visit in March, The Bouncing Souls hit the following European cities in June: