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Formed by bassist and frontman Kim Nekroman in 1989, Kim left a career of eight years working as a submarine operator, leaving to pursue his love for music. Peter Sandorff (guitar, vocals) and Kristian Sandorff (drums) joined shortly after to form the trio. The band’s initial live performances quickly garnered attention and soon they had established an enthusiastic fan base, both in their home country and in Germany.
Nekromantix released their debut album, “Hellhound” in 1989, followed by their second, “Cure the Coffin” in 1991. The band toured extensively throughout Europe, gaining many new fans on the way. After a lineup change, their 1992 album, “Brought Back To Life,” earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for ‘Best Heavy Metal Album.’
Further European tours followed although they were soon to find international success and break into the US market, after signing a deal with Tim Armstrong’s label, Hellcat Records. 2002’s “Return of the Living Dead,” helped find the band further exposure, distributed widely in the US. Relocating to Los Angeles, their 2004 album, “Dead Girls Don’t Cry,” continued their success, with US tours following its release.
Whilst there were constant lineup changes, Kim Nekroman continued to the lead the band onwards, known for his signature coffin-snapped double bass. Their 2007 album, “Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!” gained the band their first top 40 single, peaking at number 21 on the US Heatseekers Chart. A North American tour with Reverend Horton Heat offered fans an all-star psychobilly lineup, releasing their eight album, “What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell,” after, in August 2011.
Live reviews
Nekromantix are a self-dubbed ‘Nekro-billy’ band. This means the Danish/American 3 piece play a style of Rockabilly characterised by themes of horror, a mix which when you see them live makes a lot more sense that you’d expect.
Live the most striking thing is frontman Kim Nekroman’s signature coffin bass. If you see a band where the singer is flinging round a jet black, stringed coffin they are going to make an impression so it’s no surprise that the instrument has become something of a signature for the band. But it’s not just the visuals that are impressive. All the hallmarks of traditional Rockabilly are there but with a twist, a unique spin on the style that makes the whole experience unforgettable. When Kim begins stroking the bass, building up a rhythm the drums come in and the whole place gets dancing. The rhythm begins to build like a runaway train and the crowd go wild for it – expect to see a room full of people throwing down whenever Nekromantix are about.
CATFROMJAPAN
SUPER FUN.
You can tell that the band is on stage having a blast doing what they're doing, which already makes it fun. They put on a great show, interacted with the audience, played some requests...and it was just a good time.
I don't think anyone would have been upset if they played a 3 hour set.
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