Nekromantix
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The Nekromantix are a psychobilly band that were formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1989.
After spending eight years as a submarine operator in the Royal Danish Navy, lead vocalist/stand-up bassist Dan Gaarde adopted the stage name "Kim Nekroman," built his signature coffin-shaped stand-up bass, and started the Nekromantix. The band lineup is rounded out by brothers Peter (guitar/vocals) and Kristian (drums) Sandorff.
The band played two local shows in Copenhagen before appearing in a large psychobilly festival in Hamberg, Germany only six months after the band's formation. This lead to a record deal for their first album, Hellbound. The Nekromantix began touring Europe heavily. At the time, the psychobilly scene was largely dominated by English bands. 1991's Curse of the Coffin resulted in some MTV play, and 1994's Brought Back to Life became the only psychobilly album so far to ever be nominated for a Grammy award.
The band was signed to Hellcat Records in 2001, due to record label owner Tim Armstrong of punk rock band Rancid being a long-time fan of the band's. Their fifth album and USA debut, Return of the Loving Dead, was recorded in Los Angeles and released in 2002. The band later relocated to Los Angeles.
Kim Nekroman is married to Patricia Day, ex-guitarist of Danish band Peanut Pump Gun. They play in another psychobilly band called the Horrorpops together.
Discography
- 1989 Hellbound
- 1991 Curse of the Coffin
- 1994 Brought Back to Life
- 1996 Demons are a Girl's Best Friend
- 2001 Undead 'N' Live
- 2002 Return of the Loving Dead
- 2004 Dead Girls Don't Cry
Links
- Nekromantix Biography (http://www.muttis-booking.de/bds_nekromantix.html)
- Nekromantix Official Site (http://www.nekromantix.com/)