Nekromantix are a psychobilly band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Nekromantix are a psychobilly band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1989.

The Nekromantix were formed in 1989 in Copenhagen by Kim Nekroman after he left the Danish Navy, in which he had been a submarine radio operator. Deciding to launch a new career in music, he initially played drums in a rockabilly band prior to the foundation of Nekromantix. Learning to play the double bass and to sing, Nekroman set about forming a horror-themed psychobilly band with himself as the frontman. The band lineup is currently rounded out by Franc (guitar) and Lux (drums).

The band played two local shows in Copenhagen before appearing in a large psychobilly festival in Hamburg, Germany only six months after the band's formation. This lead to a record deal for their first album, Hellbound. Nekromantix began touring Europe heavily. At the time, the psychobilly scene was largely dominated by English bands. The band recorded a second album in 1991, Curse of the Coffin which resulted in some MTV play. 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. Their fifth album and USA debut, Return of the Loving Dead, was recorded in Los Angeles and released in 2002. A sixth album, Dead Girls Don't Cry, was released for Hellcat in 2004, with Nekroman recording bass and vocals in Los Angeles while the Sandorff brothers recorded their respective parts back in Denmark.

In April 2005, the Sandorff brothers departed from the Nekromantix on good terms, citing their reason for leaving as "it wasn't funny anymore". They were replaced with guitarist Troy and drummer Wasted James, both from California-based psychobilly group Rezurex. Wasted James also plays in Tiger Army, and formerly played as the Nekromantix touring drummer. Andy Demize is now drummer for Nekromantix and features on the new 2007 album 'Life Is A Grave & I Dig It!'

Kim Nekroman is married to Patricia Day, ex-guitarist of Danish band Peanut Pump Gun. They play in rockabilly band called Horrorpops together.

Kim Nekroman's signature coffinbass has gone through many incarnations, the first of which being fashioned out of an actual child's coffin. The child's coffin, however, did not produce an excellent sound, so Nekroman built another himself with better acoustics. Over the years he has made a handfull of the instruments, the most recent update being collapsable for easier transportation.

Life is a Grave And I Dig It!
Nekromantix Lyrics

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I dig the tomb of love
hate, laughter & moan
a mausoleum that holds
the key to the unknown

And as the ditch expands
demons arise from the depths of the pit
the more your mind demands

the more you get

Life is a Grave & I dig it! I dig it!
A casket stuffed with greatness
and things that hurt
Life is a Grave & I dig it! I dig it!
Watch me digging
I'm going straight for the dirt
Do ya Dig?

I dig the crypt of sorrow
joy, desire & play
a pyramid that hold the answers
to creation and decay

And as the trench opens wide
angels appears from the abyss

the less you in youself confide
the more you will miss

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Nekromantix's song "Life is a Grave And I Dig It!" convey a unique perspective on life and its inherent contradictions. The first two lines "I dig the tomb of love, hate, laughter & moan, a mausoleum that holds the key to the unknown" suggest that the artist is exploring the complexities of human emotions. By referring to these emotions as a "tomb," they are acknowledging that love, hate, and even laughter and sorrow are all interconnected parts of the human experience.

The line "And as the ditch expands, demons arise from the depths of the pit, the more your mind demands, the more you get" can be interpreted as the artist delving deeper into these emotions and thoughts. The "ditch" symbolizes the artist's exploration of their own psyche, where they confront their inner demons and desires. The more they delve into these depths, the more they uncover about themselves and the world around them.

The chorus "Life is a Grave & I dig it! I dig it! A casket stuffed with greatness and things that hurt" showcases the artist's acceptance and embrace of the paradoxical nature of life. They view life as a grave, a final resting place, but also find beauty and greatness in it. The line "things that hurt" acknowledges the pain and challenges that come with life, yet the artist still finds value in embracing it.

The second half of the song continues this theme by mentioning the "crypt of sorrow, joy, desire & play, a pyramid that holds the answers to creation and decay." Here, the artist is acknowledging that life is a combination of various emotions and experiences. They see sorrow and joy, desire and playfulness as interconnected and integral parts of the human condition. The mention of a pyramid hints at the idea that there is a structure and purpose to these emotions - they hold the answers to the cycle of creation and decay.

The final line "the less you in yourself confide, the more you will miss" suggests that self-reflection and self-awareness are essential in fully experiencing and understanding life. By confiding less in oneself and not exploring the depths of one's emotions and desires, one will miss out on the richness and complexity of life.

Overall, these lyrics offer a unique perspective on life's contradictions and complexities. The artist encourages introspection and acceptance of the various emotions and experiences that life presents, urging listeners to fully embrace and understand the grave-like nature of existence.

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