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
Sucks
KMFDM Lyrics
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We like talking dirty, we smoke and we drink
We're KMFDM and all other bands stink
Our music is sampled, totally fake
It's done by machines 'cause they don't make mistakes
We don't have no lyrics, our message is nil
Whatever we tell you is meant to be crap
We hate all music and especially rap
We don't like Michael Jackson, we hate Depeche Mode
We don't care for Madonna or Kylie Minogue
KMFDM sucks!
Our records have stickers with a warning from Tipper
'Cause they're no good for kids if we'd get her we'd strip her
KMFDM forward the ultimate sound
And a message from Satan if you turn it around
(spoken) Hey Satan its En Esh talking now, let me know what's going on man,
call..call me anytime man, anytime man, I don't know its your call ??
You might think we're stupid but we're way above it
We don't give a shit and the kids just love it
We wouldn't sell to a major for a couple of bucks
No doubt about it, KMFDM sucks
KMFDM sucks!
KMFDM sucks!
The lyrics to KMFDM's song "Sucks" are filled with irony and sarcasm. The band is basically mocking themselves and their own style of music. They say that their music is "sampled" and "totally fake" because it is done by machines, but they also claim that this is a good thing because machines don't make mistakes. They also say that they don't have any lyrics and that their message is "nil," which is ironic because they are actually delivering a message through their music. They also express their distaste for other bands, DJs, and even popular musicians like Michael Jackson and Depeche Mode.
One of the most interesting aspects of this song is how it was received by fans and critics. Despite the fact that the band was openly mocking themselves, fans still loved the song and sang along with the chorus. Critics also praised the song for its clever use of irony and satire. Another interesting fact is that the song was used in the video game "Brutal Legend," which was released in 2009. The game features a character named "Eddie Riggs," who is a roadie for a metal band, and the song plays during one of the missions.
Another interesting fact is that the song's lyrics sparked controversy when they were first released. The band was accused of being anti-Semitic because the lyrics contain the phrase "En Esh," which is Hebrew for "no fire" and is commonly used as a substitute for the name of God. The band denied any intention of being anti-Semitic and said that the phrase was used because it sounded cool. The controversy eventually died down, but it shows how even a song with a lighthearted message can be interpreted in different ways by different people.
In terms of the chords for the song, they are fairly simple and repetitive. The song is mainly played on power chords, which are a staple of the punk rock and heavy metal genres. The exact chords used in the song may vary depending on the version, but some common ones include F5, G5, A5, and C5. The song is also played at a fast tempo, which adds to the energy and intensity of the music. Overall, "Sucks" is a fun and catchy song that showcases KMFDM's unique style of combining heavy music with ironic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
KMFDM sucks!
The band called KMFDM is terrible.
We like talking dirty, we smoke and we drink
We enjoy using vulgar language and consuming tobacco and alcohol.
We're KMFDM and all other bands stink
We believe all other bands are inferior to ours.
Our music is sampled, totally fake
Our music is made using samples and is not authentic.
It's done by machines 'cause they don't make mistakes
We use machines to make our music because they make no errors.
We don't have no lyrics, our message is nil
Our songs have little to no meaning and we don't care about writing meaningful lyrics.
We hate all DJ's, they're making us ill
We detest DJs because they bother us.
Whatever we tell you is meant to be crap
We aim to create intentionally bad music.
We hate all music and especially rap
We have a strong dislike for music in general, but have a particular disdain for rap.
We don't like Michael Jackson, we hate Depeche Mode
Musicians like Michael Jackson and Depeche Mode are not to our taste.
We don't care for Madonna or Kylie Minogue
We have no interest in artists such as Madonna or Kylie Minogue.
Our records have stickers with a warning from Tipper
Our albums have stickers with a warning label from Tipper Gore.
'Cause they're no good for kids if we'd get her we'd strip her
We imply in a vulgar way that if we had the chance, we would harm Tipper Gore.
KMFDM forward the ultimate sound
KMFDM claims to have the ultimate music experience.
And a message from Satan if you turn it around
There is an audio message from Satan when playing our music backwards.
Hey Satan its En Esh talking now, let me know what's going on man,
A member of KMFDM named En Esch addresses Satan directly and requests communication.
call..call me anytime man, anytime man, I don't know its your call ??
En Esch leaves his phone number for Satan to call whenever.
You might think we're stupid but we're way above it
Some may believe we are foolish, but we are actually superior.
We don't give a shit and the kids just love it
We do not care about our critics, and our young fans still appreciate our music.
We wouldn't sell to a major for a couple of bucks
KMFDM would not sell their music to a large corporation for a small sum.
No doubt about it, KMFDM sucks
KMFDM admits that they are a bad band.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GUENTHER SCHULZ, Sascha Konietzko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheFunkywhiteboy63
We like talking dirty
We smoke and we drink
We're KMFDM and all other bands stink
Our music is sampled, totally fake
It's done by machines, 'coz they don't make mistakes
We don't have no lyrics, our message is nil
We hate all DJs, they're makin' us ill
Whatever we tell you, is meant to be crap
We hate all music, and especially rap
We don't like Michael Jackson
We hate Depeche Mode
We don't care for Madonna
Or Kylie Minogue
KMFDM Sucks!
Our records have stickers, with a warning from Tipper
'Coz they're no good for kids, if we'd get her we'd strip her
KMFDM forward, the ultimate sound
And a message from Satan, if you turn it around
You might think we're stupid, but we're way above it
We don't give a shit, and the kids just love it
We won't sell to a major, for a couple of bucks
No doubt about it, KMFDM sucks!
KMFDM Sucks!
KMFDM Sucks!
@relin6770
'it's done by machines because they don't make mistakes'.. very dystopian 👍👍Thanks Sacha
@dinuffin
Utopian*
@ianswift3521
a lady at a Chinese hospital would disagree
@laurentchabenet6849
And yet guitars are real and they kick some serious butt.
@laurentchabenet6849
@versionfiv Where does that comes from :) Why specifically a lady ?
@mindsprings1
Always loved KMFDMs tongue and cheek sense of humor
@vladimirukrainian2268
It's not humor. It's true
@0bliVioid97
Vladimir Kovalchuk The two aren't mutually exclusive.
@Chris-et2fm
Part of why they're my favourite band, they don't take themselves to seriously.
@anon2999
a bit late, but it's tongue in cheek.