The group's earliest incarnation included German drummer En Esch and British vocalist Raymond Watts, the latter of whom left and rejoined the group several times over its history. The trio recorded the band's earliest albums in Germany before Konietzko and Esch moved to the United States, where they found much greater success with seminal industrial record label Wax Trax!. German guitarist Günter Schulz joined in 1990; both he and Esch continued with the band until KMFDM broke up in 1999. Konietzko resurrected KMFDM in 2002 (Esch and Schulz declined to rejoin) on Metropolis Records, and by 2005 he had assembled a consistent line-up that included American singer Lucia Cifarelli, British guitarists Jules Hodgson and Steve White, and British drummer Andy Selway. Konietzko and Cifarelli moved back to Germany in 2007, while the rest of band stayed in the U.S. In addition to these core members, dozens of other musicians have worked with the group across its nineteen studio albums and two dozen singles, with sales totaling in excess of two million records worldwide.
Critics consider KMFDM to be one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences, though Konietzko refers to the band's music as "The Ultra-Heavy Beat". The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, samples, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock and electronic body music (EBM). The band is fiercely political, with many of its lyrics taking stands against violence, war, and oppression. KMFDM normally tours at least once after every major release, and band members are known for their accessibility to and interaction with fans, both online and at concerts. Members, singly or working together and with other musicians, have recorded under many other names, primarily Watts' PIG, Konietzko's Excessive Force, and Esch and Schulz's Slick Idiot.
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---Current Members---
Sascha Konietzko – vocals, guitar, bass, programming, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion
Lucia Cifarelli – vocals, keyboards
Jules Hodgson – guitar, bass, keyboards
Andy Selway – drums
Steve White – guitar
---Former Members---
En Esch – vocals, drums, guitar, programming
Raymond Watts – vocals, programming
Günter Schulz – guitar, programming
Mark Durante – guitar, steel guitar
Tim Skold – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming
Classic KMFDM Discography (1984-1999)
---Studio Albums---
1984 - Opium
1986 - What Do You Know, Deutschland?
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1989 - UAIOE
1990 - Naïve
1992 - Money
1993 - Angst
1995 - Nihil
1996 - Xtort
1997 - Symbols
1999 - Adios
---Compilations---
1986 - 84-86 (compilation)
1994 - Naïve/Hell to Go (remix)
1996 - Retro (compilation)
1998 - Agogo (compilation)
---Singles---
1987 - Kickin' Ass
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1988 - More & Faster
1989 - Virus
1990 - Godlike
1991 - Naïve + The Days of Swine and Roses (split with My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)
1991 - Split
1992 - Vogue
1992 - Money
1992 - Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away
1992 - Sucks
1993 - A Drug Against War
1994 - Light
1994 - Glory
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel (The Moroder Mixes)
1995 - Brute
1995 - Trust
1995 - Year of the Pig
1996 - Power
1996 - Rules
1997 - Anarchy
1998 - MDFMK
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
1991 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your House
1992 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your World
1992 - En Esch - Cheesy
1993 - Excessive Force - Blizkrieg
1994 - Excessive Force - Gentle Death
1994 - KMFDM vs. PIG - Sin Sex & Salvation
---Modern KMFDM Discography (2002-present)
---Studio Albums---
2002 - Attak
2003 - WWIII
2005 - Hau Ruck
2007 - Tohuvabohu
2009 - Blitz
2011 - WTF?!
2013 - Kunst
2014 - Our Time Will Come
2017 - Hell Yeah
2019 - Paradise
2022 - HYËNA
2024 - LET GO
---Compilations---
2002 - Strum & Drang Tour Live (live)
2004 - WWIII Live 2003 (live)
2006 - Ruck Zuck (remix)
2008 - Brimborium (remix)
2008 - Extra Vol. 1 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 2 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 3 (compilation)
2009 - Krieg (remix)
2010 - Würst (compilation)
2010 - Greatest Shit (compilation)
2014 - We Are KMFDM (live)
---Singles---
2002 - Boots
2010 - Day of Light
2010 - Godlike 2010
2010 - Light 2010
2011 - Krank
2011 - Amnesia
2014 - Salvation
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
2000 - MDFMK - MDFMK
2001 - Schweinstein - Schweinstein
2001 - Slick Idiot - DickNity
2002 - Schweinstein - Son of Schweinstein
2003 - Slick Idiot - ReDickUlous
2004 - Slick Idiot - Screwtinized
2004 - Lucia - From the Land of Volcanoes
2006 - Slick Idiot - xSCREWciating
2006 - KGC - Dirty Bomb
2009 - Slick Idiot - Sucksess
2009 - Skold vs. KMFDM - Skold vs. KMFDM
2011 - OK●ZTEIN●OK - PROLET●KULT
2014 - En Esch - SPÄNK
Adiós
KMFDM Lyrics
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For you
It's been too many times that I spoke my mind
For you
It's been too many times that I caught all the flak
From you
Apathetic crap is all I can find
In you
I don't want no part in this
I don't feel the need to score
Burnt all bridges close to the heart
I don't want to be a part
No more
Dosvidanija ciao adieu
Hasta la vista I'm on my way
Goodbye sayonara
Auf nimmerweidersehen
Over and out
And down the drain
It's been too many times that I raised my voice
At you
It's been too many times that I walked the line
With you
It's been too many times that I've had no choice
But you
Hypocritical swine I have had it this time
Thank you
I don't want no part in this
I don't feel the need to score
Burnt all bridges close to the heart
I don't want to be a part
No more
Dosvidanija ciao adieu
Hasta la vista I'm on my way
Goodbye sayonara
Auf nimmerweidersehen
Over and out
And down the drain
The lyrics of KMFDM's song Adios reveal the frustration and disappointment of the singer in a relationship that has caused them nothing but pain and negativity. The opening lines, "It'd been too many times that I stuck out my neck for you, It's been too many times that I spoke my mind for you," imply that the singer has been putting in a lot of effort and taking risks for their partner, but the partner does not reciprocate. The singer has also tried to communicate their thoughts and feelings, but the partner does not pay attention or acknowledge them.
The chorus, "I don't want no part in this, I don't feel the need to score, Burnt all bridges close to the heart, I don't want to be a part no more," expresses the decision of the singer to walk away from the toxic relationship. They have had enough of constantly being let down and are ready to cut all ties, even if it means burning bridges with the person they once cared about. The multilingual phrase "Dosvidanija ciao adieu, Hasta la vista I'm on my way, Goodbye sayonara, Auf nimmerweidersehen, Over and out And down the drain," serves as a final farewell, highlighting the finality and irreversibility of the decision.
Line by Line Meaning
It'd been too many times that I stuck out my neck
For you
I've taken risks for you too many times.
It's been too many times that I spoke my mind
For you
I've shared my honest opinion with you too many times.
It's been too many times that I caught all the flak
From you
I've taken the blame for your mistakes too many times.
Apathetic crap is all I can find
In you
You are indifferent and uninterested in my efforts.
I don't want no part in this
I don't feel the need to score
Burnt all bridges close to the heart
I don't want to be a part
No more
I refuse to be involved in this toxic relationship any longer.
Dosvidanija ciao adieu
Hasta la vista I'm on my way
Goodbye sayonara
Auf nimmerweidersehen
Over and out
And down the drain
Goodbye forever, I am leaving this behind me.
It's been too many times that I raised my voice
At you
I've had to yell to get through to you too often.
It's been too many times that I walked the line
With you
I've compromised my values for you too often.
It's been too many times that I've had no choice
But you
I've been forced to follow your lead too often.
Hypocritical swine I have had it this time
Thank you
Your double standards have reached their limit with me.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SASCHA KONIETZKO, TIM SKOLD
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