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
Blood
KMFDM Lyrics
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Whatever is to be weakened is first made strong
Whatever??
What will be thrown over is first raised up
Open your senses in a sexual union
There's a face behind the curtain
Be a help and not a burden
Try to wash off blood with blood
Do without doing
Know without knowing
Kill without killing
Going out of nowhen
The heart that is strong will never surrender
Put no hand higher than your own
Fake no evil
KMFDM's song "Blood" is a lyrically dense track that begins by reflecting on the concept of yin and yang, where things that are to be shrunken are first stretched out, and things that are to be weakened are first made strong. The lyrics then become more cryptic, discussing an unknown "whatever" that may be impacted by this principle. The song goes on to encourage listeners to open their senses during sexual experiences and to be a help rather than a burden to those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever is to be shrunken is first stretched out
Anything that needs to be minimized or reduced must first be expanded or enlarged in order to recognize the full extent of its flaws and limitations.
Whatever is to be weakened is first made strong
Anything that needs to be weakened or defeated must first be fortified and reinforced to fully understand its strengths and vulnerabilities.
Whatever??
This line is difficult to connect to any specific meaning, as it is unclear what the intended message is. It could be interpreted as a placeholder or space for the listener's own contemplation or interpretation.
What will be thrown over is first raised up
Anything that will be discarded or abandoned must first be elevated and examined in order to recognize its value and potential.
Open your senses in a sexual union
Allow yourself to fully experience and engage with your partner in a sexual encounter, using all of your senses to heighten the connection and pleasure.
There's a face behind the curtain
There is something or someone hidden or obscured that is influencing or controlling a situation or outcome.
Be a help and not a burden
Strive to contribute positively and be of assistance to others, rather than being a drain or hindrance on their progress or well-being.
Try to wash off blood with blood
Attempting to remedy or fix a situation through further violence or aggression will only lead to further harm and destruction.
Fake no evil
Do not pretend to be or support something negative or harmful for personal gain or acceptance. Be genuine and authentic in your beliefs and actions.
Do without doing
Perform actions and make decisions through intuition and instinct, rather than overthinking or overanalyzing every choice or consequence.
Know without knowing
Understand or perceive something without necessarily having concrete evidence or explanation. Trust your instincts and intuition.
Kill without killing
Defeat or overcome an opponent or obstacle without resorting to violence or aggression by using strategic thinking and diplomacy.
Going out of nowhen
Moving or progressing forward in time and space without a clear sense of direction or purpose, but with the understanding that the journey itself is valuable and transformative.
The heart that is strong will never surrender
A strong and resilient individual will never give up or back down, no matter the challenges or setbacks they may face.
Put no hand higher than your own
Do not give someone else or an authority figure more power or control over your own life than you have yourself. Believe in your own agency and potential.
Fake no evil
Do not pretend to be or support something negative or harmful for personal gain or acceptance. Be genuine and authentic in your beliefs and actions.
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Written by: Mark Nevin, MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
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