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
Penetration
KMFDM Lyrics
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Don't give him creeps
Don't make me stand in line and make me wait
Just keep on making more
The bailful rings, the creeping calls
Salvation
Penetration
With penetration
I got a hand in the honey
I got a fist in the big ass
I got a wrist in thats right out (laughs)
I got a taste of the money (laughs)
Forgotten from all I knew it was
And here I come
Here I come
With penetration
And deprivation
I know a place that's sunny
Oh, penetration
Penetration
Alot to choose
Penetration has the strangest times
Penetration has the strangest beds
Of the good and great
Don't hide
Don't sleep
Don't move
Don't cheat
Don't give
Don't tell
Don't cut
Don't kiss and tell
Don't kiss and tell
I got a hand in the honey
I got a fist that's burning
I got a hand in the honey
I got a taste of the money
Forgive me,
Forget and forgive
I cannot stand and wait
Penetration
In this song, KMFDM seems to be exploring themes of desire, power, and control. The repeated use of the word "penetration" throughout the lyrics could be seen as a metaphor for both sexual and power-related penetration. The singer seems to be asking for something ("give me water"), but also demanding to be seen as more powerful than those around them ("don't give him creeps"). The lyrics also touch on the idea of being forgotten, but then returning with a newfound sense of power and a desire for penetration - "And here I come, with penetration and deprivation."
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of the word "penetration" and its emphasis on the ideas of salvation and deprivation, adds to the sense of urgency and intensity in the lyrics. Overall, KMFDM is using provocative language and imagery to explore complex themes of desire and control.
Line by Line Meaning
So give me water
Asking for basic necessities to live
Don't give him creeps
Asking to not be afraid/scared
Don't make me stand in line and make me wait
Asking for quicker/efficient service
Just keep on making more
Asking for an abundance of something
The bailful rings, the creeping calls
The ominous sounds that represent danger
Salvation
The act of redemption
Penetration
The act of interjecting oneself into a situation
In deprivation
In a state of lack or deficiency
With penetration
Intruding oneself into something with force
I got a hand in the honey
Having a part in something sweet or enjoyable
I got a fist in the big ass
Having a strong grasp of something powerful
I got a wrist in thats right out (laughs)
Being confident and nonchalant about something
I got a taste of the money (laughs)
Enjoying the benefits of wealth
Forgotten from all I knew it was
Forgetting one's past and moving on
And here I come
Confidently approaching a situation
Oh, penetration
Exclaiming the act of intruding oneself into something
Alot to choose
Having many options
Penetration has the strangest times
Intruding at peculiar moments
Penetration has the strangest beds
Intruding in unfamiliar or awkward settings
Of the good and great
Of those who are successful and well-known
Don't hide
Do not conceal oneself
Don't sleep
Do not rest or relax
Don't move
Do not change position or take action
Don't cheat
Do not act dishonestly
Don't give
Do not offer or share
Don't tell
Do not reveal information
Don't cut
Do not separate or sever
Don't kiss and tell
Do not disclose intimate details
Forgive me,
Request for pardon
Forget and forgive
Letting go of past wrongdoings
I cannot stand and wait
Impatiently awaiting something
Penetration
The act of interjecting oneself into a situation
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Саня Юдаев
Группа.... Бомба....
Spam Tastey
One of their (and Watt's) best
Владислав Смирнов
Ambient !!!
GoHangMusic
that frickin wheeze
benjamin759
1st song woww
Mel
I feel violated...
x
cool
Krystal Myth
....aaaaand, I'm spent. ♥ jk going in 'gain.
Inmate 1: The unexpected covid 19 release
Mmmmmm
scarecrow
oh yeah