KMFDM FAQ

KMFDMFAQ
Co-Authors: Jody Cross, Josh Hammonds & Evan Stevens
Editor: Jody Cross
HTML: Jody Cross
URL: http://www.kmfdmfaq.com
Version: 9.2
Last Updated: September 28, 2006

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Note from the Editor
This FAQ is not meant to be a reiteration of what is on the Official KMFDM page (http://www.kmfdm.net). This FAQ is meant to answer any questions that are not addressed there. True, there are some repeated facts, but that is not the intent of the FAQ. If you have a question and you don't see the answer here, please e-mail me at kmfdm@amnin.com. Make sure the letters "KMFDM" are in the subject.

Also note that this page is simplistic in format for a very specific reason. It loads quickly, it gives the information, and can be easily printed out. I understand that sometimes fancy flash webpages are fun to look at, but I believe a FAQ should serve one purpose: the expeditious dissemination of information. I hope that this file accomplishes just that.

Finally, welcome to our new co-author, Evan Stevens from beatbybeat.net

Updates from the last version:

- Part I Section 3 C (Updated information re: the latest incarnation of KMFDM)
- Part I Section 4 (Update on what KMFDM is doing now)
- Part I Section 5 A & B (Updated tour information)
- Part I Section 6 (Added info re: Sanctuary and Metropolis)
- Part I Section 7 (Update on En Esch and Günter Schulz)
- Part I Section 8 (Update on Tim Skold)
- Part III Section 1 A, B & F (Updated albums, singles and compilations)
- Part III Section 2 (Updated released videos)
- Part IV Section 3 (Updated info re: Prey)
- Part IV Section 5 (Revised bootleg info)
- Part 5 Section 3 B (Changed and updated question)
- Part 5 Section 12 (New Section re: rereleases)
- Part VIII Section 1 (Added additional co-author)

Table of Contents

Part I: About KMFDM

1. Is KMFDM dead?!
2. What does KMFDM mean?
3. Who is in KMFDM?
   1. Who are the founding members of KMFDM and where are they now?
   2. Who was in KMFDM just prior to it being disbanded?
   3. Who is in the latest incarnation of KMFDM?
   4. Who has contributed to KMFDM and what have they contributed?
4. What's KMFDM doing now?
   1. When will the next album be released?
   2. What is the title of the next album?
   3. When will the next single be released?
   4. What is the title of the next single?
   5. Does the album feature BRUTE! art?
   6. Are there any new videos forthcoming?
5. Tour information
   1. When has KMFDM toured in the past?
   2. When will KMFDM be touring again?
6. What label is KMFDM on?
7. Now that KMFDM has re-formed, where are En Esch and Günter Schulz?
8. Where did Tim Skold go?

Part II: MDFMK

1. What does MDFMK stand for?
2. Who was in MDFMK?
   1. Who were the members?
   2. What about En Esch and Günter Schulz?
3. Did KMFDM have to change their name because of ownership rights?
4. What label was MDFMK on?
5. How were fans exposed to the music of MDFMK?
6. What happened to MDFMK?
7. Is that the last we'll hear from MDFMK?

Part III: Discography and Videography

1. Discography
   1. Albums
   2. Singles
   3. Excessive Force
   4. Pig Vs. KMFDM
   5. En Esch
   6. Compilations
   7. Soundtracks
   8. Re-mixes and Productions by Sascha
   9. Re-mixes by Sascha and Skold
2. Videography

Part IV: "What is...?"

1. What is the story behind Naïve and Naïve/Hell to Go
2. What is this "Retro" CD we've been hearing about?
   1. What is the story behind Retro?
   2. How many copies were released originally?
   3. Is it available in stores?
   4. Is the released Retro any different from the promo version?
3. What is the KMFDM/Prey connection?
4. What is "Agogo"?
5. What is KMFDM's opinion on bootlegs?
6. What is the meaning of "UAIOE"?
7. What is "Apart"?
8. What is "Aloha"?
9. What is Sascha saying in "Dogma"?
10. What is KMFDM trying to accomplish with their music?
11. What is "Schwein"?
12. What is "manchego"?

Part V: Miscellaneous

1. Where's the long awaited KMFDM video compilation?
2. Why is KMFDM so anti-MTV?
3. What about the internet?
   1. What does KMFDM think of the fans on the internet?
   2. Where can we find KMFDM on the internet?
   3. What is "All Access" all about?
4. What are we supposed to call the album with the pictures in the title?
5. Who was traCi/staCi traSH?
6. Is that Abby Travis in the Megalomaniac video?
7. What equipment does KMFDM use?
8. What about the media reports linking KMFDM to the Columbine tragedy?
9. Were any of the members of KMFDM in Manhattan at the time of the 9/11/01 tragedy?>
10. Is it true that "Opium" will be released?
11. Who is responsible for the distinctive artwork on many of the KMFDM albums and videos?
12. When will KMFDM relrelase their back catalog?

Part VI: Contacting KMFDM

1. E-Mail
2. Web Page URL
3. Merchandise

Part VII: Credits

Part VIII: Legal Stuff

1. Who wrote the FAQ?
2. Where did the information come from?
3. Where can the latest version of this FAQ be found?
4. Distribution information

*ed note: all comments in "quotes" denote direct quotes from Sascha K. from e-mails, the official website, and/or interviews

Part I: About KMFDM

1. Is KMFDM dead?!

   On January 22, 1999, KMFDM disbanded due to "a deep rift between some of the co-members and unsurmountable difference regarding visions and objectives for a possible future." Sascha and Tim then formed MDFMK (See Part II).

   KMFDM has since re-formed and released several new albums (See Part I Section 3).

2. What does KMFDM mean?

   Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid
   (which loosely translated means: no pity for the majority)
   And yes, it is proper German to say "Kein Mitleid Für Die Mehrheit", but the question refers to KMFDM, not proper German.

3. Who is in KMFDM?

   1. Who are the founding members of KMFDM and where are they now?

      Sascha Konietzko and painter/multimedia artist Udo Sturm founded KMFDM on February 29th, 1984, in Paris, France. Sascha is still with KMFDM and Udo is "somewhere in Germany still being a painter and multimedia artist."

   2. Who was in KMFDM just prior to it being disbanded?

      Sascha Konietzko
      En Esch
      Günter Schulz
      Tim Skold

   3. Who is in the latest incarnation of KMFDM?

      The current "core" lineup of KMFDM consists of Sascha Konietzko, Lucia Cifarelli, Jules Hodgeson, Andy Selway, and Steve White.

   4. Who else, besides those mentioned in B and C above, contributed to KMFDM through the years?

      "Everybody that ever appeared on our recordings has contributed in one way or another..."

      An as-complete-as-possible list is as follows: Morgan Adjei, Dorona Alberti, Bruce Breckenfeld, Jr. Blackmail (Dutch cynicist and poet), Nicole Blackman, Bruce Breckenfeld, Jim Christiansen, Mike Cichowicz, Chris Connelly (Scotsman. Fini Tribe, RevCo, etc. ... vocalist), Chrissie DeWinter, Mark Durante, F.M. Einheit, Steve Finckle, Jennifer Ginsberg, Curt Golden, Nina Hagen (Vocals), Aidan Hughes/Brute (Uncounted covers and video-animations), Mike Jensen, Jack Kramer, Ron Lowe, Sigrid Meyer, Mona Mur, Rudolph Naomi, Nivek Ogre (Vocals), Jeff Olson, Bob Samborski, Chris Shepard (engineering and mixing), Christine Siewert, Abby Travis, John Van Eaton, Fritz Whitney, Cheryl Wilson, Chris Zander (typework for the album covers)

4. What's KMFDM doing now?

   On September 27, 2006, KMFDM began its US tour with Combichrist

   1. When will the next album be released?

      A new album is rumored for Fall 2007.

   2. What is the title of the next album?

      N/A

   3. When will the next single be released?

      Presumably, the next new single will follow the release of the next album.

   4. What is the title of the next single?

      N/A

   5. Does the album feature BRUTE! art?

      N/A

   6. Are there any new videos forthcoming?

      N/A

5. Tour information

   1. When has KMFDM toured in the past?

      1989-90 Ministry/KMFDM /Various - "The Mind is a ...Tour" (U.S.)
      1990 KMFDM /Thrill Kill Kult - "Naïve Tour" (Europe)
      1991 KMFDM /Braindead Sound Machine - "Split Tour" (U.S)
      1992 KMFDM /Barkmarket - "Aloha Jerry Brown Tour" (U.S.)
      1994 KMFDM /Sister Machine Gun/Chemlab - "Angstfest Tour" (U.S.)
      1995 KMFDM /Dink/Various - "Beat by Beat Tour" (U.S.)
      1995 KMFDM /Genitorturers/God Lives Underwater/Life of Agony - In your Face Tour" (U.S. & Europe)
      1997 KMFDM /Pig/Rammstein/Noxious Emotion - "Tour '97" (U.S. & Europe)
      2000 MDFMK - North American Tour
      2002 KMFDM featuring PIG (and in select cities: Chris Connelly, Mark Durante, Tim Skold)/Kidney Thieves/16 Volt - "Sturm & Drang Tour" (U.S.)
      2003 KMFDM /Bile - "WWIII U.S.S.A. Tour" (U.S.)
      2004 KMFDM /DJ? Acucrack - "20th Anniversary Tour 2004"
      2005 KMFDM /Acumen Nation - "Hau Ruck Tour 2005"
      2006 KMFDM /Combichrist - "HAU RUCK ZUCK WORLD TOUR"

   2. When will KMFDM be touring again?

      KMFDM began its current HAU RUCK ZUCK WORLD TOUR with Combichrist on September 27, 2006. Check the KMFDM Website to see if they'll be at a venue near you.

6. What label is KMFDM on?

   KMFDM was on WaxTrax! for about 10 years prior to disbanding. The albums ATTAK and STURM & DRANG, and the single BOOTS were on Metropolis Records. WWIII was released on Sanctuary Records, but due to difference with the label KMFDM is currently signed with Metropolis Records.

7. Now that KMFDM has re-formed, where are En Esch and Günter Schulz?

   After leaving KMFDM, En Esch & Günter formed Slick Idiot and released an album entitled "Dicknity." Günter is currently working on a project entitled "Schluz" with a few tour dates throughout October.

8. Where did Tim Skold go?

   Tim Skold joined Marilyn Manson as their new bassist and co-producer of The Golden Age of Grotesque.

Part II: MDFMK

1. What does MDFMK stand for?

   Nothing!! It's just KMFDM backwards!

2. Who was in MDFMK?

   1. Who were the members?

      Sascha Konietzko, Tim Skold and Lucia Cifareli.

   2. What about En Esch and Günter Schulz?

      They were not involved with MDFMK.

3. Did KMFDM have to change their name because of ownership rights?

   According to Sascha: "Absolutely not. The name KMFDM is a registered Trademark that I own. After 15 years so much deadweight has accumulated that I felt the need for 'Tabula Rasa', a new, clean slate, a fresh beginning."

4. What label was MDFMK on?

   Republic/Universal Records

5. How were fans exposed to the music of MDFMK?

   MDFMK released its self-titled album on March 28, 2000 on Universal. Six months later, MDFMK set out on a North-American tour and an appearance at Japan's Fuji-Rock-Fest.

6. What happened to MDFMK?

   In Sascha's words from the former History page that had existed on the KMFDM website, "IN THE SUMMER OF 2000, MDFMK LEFT THE LABEL ON AMICABLE TERMS."

7. Is that the last we'll hear from MDFMK?

   According to Sascha, "very likely that there'll be another MDFMK in the future."

Part III: Discography and Videography

1. Discography

   1. Albums

      - OPIUM (1984) - Out of print, cassette only - see Part V Section 9
      - WHAT DO YOU KNOW, DEUTSCHLAND? (1986) - TVT 7139 - "The original release of What Do You Know, Deutschland? was on vinyl only. It had a b/w photo of Irina Gorbatchev on the cover and a different tracklist. It is a rare collectors-item since only 1000 were pressed in 1986. It was released on Z-Records, a small label from Hamburg, Germany. In 1987, Skysaw Records from Liverpool re-released the same album (on CD and Vinyl) with this being our first cover done by BRUTE!"
      - DON'T BLOW YOUR TOP (1988) - TVT 7052
      - UAIOE (1989) - TVT 7083
      - NAIVE (1990) - Out of print - see Part IV Section 1
      - MONEY (1992) - TVT 7177 - see Part IV Section 7
      - ANGST (1993) - TVT 7202
      - NAIVE/HELL TO GO (1994) - TVT 7213 - see Part IV Section 1
      - NIHIL (1995) - TVT 7199
      - RETRO (1996) - TVT 8741-2P - Promo only, released retail 1998 - see Part IV Section 2
      - XTORT (1996) - TVT 7242
      - !@#$% (1997) - TVT 7245 - This album actually has a graphical title - see Part V Section 4
      - AGOGO (1998) - TVT 8760
      - RETRO (1998) - TVT 8741-2 - see Part IV Section 2
      - ADIOS (1999) - TVT 7288
      - ATTAK (2002) - MET 235
      - OPIUM 1984 (2002) - KMFDM001
      - STURM&DRANG (2002) - MET 270
      - WWIII (2003) - 06076-84636-2
      - WWIII Live 2003 (2004) - 06076-84689-2
      - HAU RUCK (2005) - MET393

   2. Singles

      - KICKIN ASS (1987) - Out of print - The U.S. release of WHAT DO YOU KNOW, DEUTSCHLAND? on Wax Trax Records contains the three tracks from this single.
      - DON'T BLOW YOUR TOP (1988) - Out of print - released as 12" vinyl only
      - MORE AND FASTER (1989) - Out of print - released as 12" vinyl only
      - VIRUS (1989) - TVT 8608
      - GODLIKE (1990) - TVT 8632
      - NAIVE/TKK---REMIXES (1991) - TVT 8660
      - SPLIT (1991) - TVT 8674
      - VOGUE (1992) - TVT 8714
      - MONEY /BARGELD (1992) - TVT 8672
      - HELP US/ SAVE US/ TAKE US AWAY (1992) - TVT 8695
      - MONEY (1992) - Limited edition release of 1000 - UK only
      - SUCKS (1993) - TVT 8703
      - A DRUG AGAINST WAR (1993) - TVT 8707
      - LIGHT (1994) - TVT 8712
      - GLORY (1994) - TVT 8719
      - JUKE JOINT JEZEBEL ORIGINAL-VERSION (1995) - TVT 8727 - out of print
      - JUKE JOINT JEZEBEL MORODER-MIXES (1995) - TVT 8732
      - BRUTE (1995) - TVT 8733
      - TRUST (1995) - INT 825.038 - this is a German single-release available in the U.S. as import only. "It's not worth buying if you already own 'Glory' and 'Juke-Joint-Jezebel.' The 'Trust' (Never-mix) is also available on Wax Trax' 'Afterburn' compilation)"
      - POWER (1996) - TVT 8740 - The 12" vinyl-only limited edition of 3,000 numbered copies "Power" was released August 15, 1996. It is a special collector's item since the A-side contains the track, while the B-side is etched with a KMFDM logo.
      - RULES (1996) - TVT 8746
      - MEGALOMANIAC (1997) - TVT M036442 - import
      - MDFMK (1998) - TVT 8753
      - BOOTS (2002) - MET 230
      - RUCK ZUCK (2006) - MET430

   3. Excessive Force

      - CONQUER YOUR WORLD (1991) - TVT 7176
      - GENTLE DEATH (1993) - TVT 7201
      - CONQUER YOUR HOUSE (1991) - Out of print
      - BLITZKRIEG (1993) - TVT 8699

   4. Pig Vs. KMFDM

      - SIN SEX & SALVATION (1994) - TVT 8723
      - SIN SEX & SALVATION (1994) - PSCW-5305 - Japanese release, cover work by Kazvnori Akita, contains the extra track "Rape Robbery & Violence (The Hard Pork Mix)"
      - YEAR OF THE PIG (1995) - 12" vinyl only

   5. En Esch

      - CHEESY (1993) - TVT 3710
      - CONFIDENCE (1993) - TVT 3711

   6. Compilations

      - Geräusch Für Die 90er (1990) - Friede (otherwise unreleased)
      - Shut Up Kitty (1993) - Mysterious Ways
      - Blackbox WaxTrax! Records: The First 13 Years (1994)
        - Blackbox One - Violent Peace (Excessive Force)
        - Blackbox Two - Virus (12" version); Godlike (12" Version)
      - Blackbox WaxTrax! Records: The First 13 Years (Ltd. Ed. Sampler) (1994) - Virus (12" version)
      - Afterburn WaxTrax! Records '94 and Beyond (1994) - Trust; Secret Skin (KMFDM v. Pig)
      - Exclusive Alternatives (1997) - Don't Blow Your Top
      - Industrial Virus Killing Mixes (1997) - Don't Blow Your Top
      - Cyberlab (1998) - Stray Bullet
      - Metal Millennium (1998) - A Drug Against War
      - German Classics: Electrobeats (1999) - Leid Und Elend
      - Industrial Hazard (1999) - Don't Blow Your Top
      - Industrial Meltdown (1999) - Don't Blow Your Top
      - Industrial Strength Machine (1999) - Godlike-Doglike
      - Mosh Pit Madness (1999) - Godlike
      - Virgin Voices (1999) - Material Girl
      - Industrial: Music of the Shadows Vol. 3 (2000) - Naïve
      - Critical M@55 Vol 3 (2002) - Urban Monkey Warfare
      - Metropolis: 2002 (2002) - Sturm & Drang
      - Metropolis: 2003 (2003) - Attack/Reload
      - D-Side Magazine 30 (2005) - Mini Mini Mini

   7. Soundtracks

      - HIDEAWAY - Go To Hell
      - HELLRAISER III SOUNDTRACK (1992) - Ooh La La (otherwise unreleased)
      - THE LIVING END (1992) - Naive, Godlike, and Go To Hell
      - STREET FIGHTER II: THE ANIMATED MOVIE (1994) - Ultra
      - MORTAL KOMBAT SOUNDTRACK (1995) - Juke Joint Jezebel (Giorgio Moroder Metropolis Mix)
      - BAD BOYS (1995) - Juke Joint Jezebel
      - JOHNNY MNEMONIC (1995) - Virus
      - MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION (1997) - Megalomaniac (edit), Megalomaniac (excessive force remix)(on bonus 10" picturedisc)
      - DIRTY WORK (1998) - Power
      - WING COMMANDER (1998) - Stray Bullet
      *ed note: Juke Joint Jezebel also appeared on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 entitled "Home Is Where the Tart Is" in 1995

   8. Re-mixes and Productions by Sascha

      - GIRLS UNDER GLASS (1989)- One Million Dollars
      - BRAINDEAD SOUND MACHINE (1991) - Walking After Midnight
      - SISTER MACHINE GUN (1991) - Sins of the Flesh
      - ARTEFAKTO (1991) - Various
      - BLACKBIRD (1992) - Class War
      - MEGADETH (1992) - Holy War
      - FLOTSAM & JETSAM (1992) - Various
      - WHITE ZOMBIE (1992) - Various
      - LIVING COLOUR (1992) - Ausländer
      - GODSPEED & JETLAG (1993) - Various
      - BILE (1993) - VARIOUS
      - FRONT 242 (1993) - Modern Angel
      - DIE KRUPPS (1994) - Iron Man
      - PIG (1994) - Blades
      - MONSTER VOODOO MACHINE (1994) - Defense Mechanism
      - DINK (1994) - Various
      - SABOTAGE (1994) - To Be
      - REGENERATOR (1995) - Archetype
      - DIE WARZAU (1995) - All Good Girls
      - THE YOUNG GODS (1995) - Kissing The Sun
      - SWAMP TERRORISTS (1995) - Dive-Right Jab
      - GROTUS (1995) - Ebola Reston
      - KORN (1995) - Chutes and Laders
      - METALLICA (1996) - King Nothing
      - TREPONEM PAL (1996) - Higher (Album)
      - CHEMLAB (1997) - Electric Molecular
      - DRILL (1997) - What You Are
      - PIG (1997) - Various
      - LOVE & ROCKETS (1997) - Resurrection Hex
      - SOW (1997) - Shrub
      - KITTIE (2002) - Safe
      - STARLIT (i cant find anything on this band) - Muther
      - LEGION WITHIN (2004) - Cover Me
      - MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE (2005) - Straight to Video
      - DJ? ACUCRACK (2005) - So To Speak
      - COMBICHRIST (2006) -Get Your Body Beat
      - ZOMBIE GIRL (2006) - Creppy Crawler
      - NUDE (2006) - Beat Up

   9. Re-mixes by Sascha and Skold

      - RAMMSTEIN (1998) - Du Riechst So Gut
      - LORDS OF ACID (1998) - Lover
      - O.N.A. (1998) - Babcia
      - PETER MURPHY (1998) - Recall - EP
      - EVIL MOTHERS (1998) - I Like Fur
      - BLOODHOUND GANG (1999) - Bad Touch
      - KIDNEY THIEVES (2001) - Spank

2. Videography

   - ZIP - (Not Released)
   - MORE & FASTER - (On Wax Trax' Black-Box-Video II and Beat-By-Beat video)
   - NAIVE - (On Beat-By-Beat video)
   - VOGUE - (On Wax Trax' Black-Box-Video I and Beat-By-Beat video)
   - MONEY - (On Wax Trax' Black-Box-Video I and Beat-By-Beat video)
   - A DRUG AGAINST WAR - (On Wax Trax' Black-Box-Video II and Beat-By-Beat video)
   - JUKE-JOINT JEZEBEL - (On Beat-By-Beat video)
   - JUKE-JOINT JEZEBEL [MORTAL KOMBAT] - (Not Released)
   - SON OF A GUN - (On Beat-By-Beat video)
   - MEGALOMANIAC
   - BEAT-BY-BEAT VHS - See Part V Section 1
   - MONEY - concert video
   - BEAT BY BEAT BY BEAT DVD (2001) - See Part V Section 1
   - ATTAK
   - STURM & DRANG TOUR 2002 - DVD
   - WWIII TOUR 2003 DVD
   - 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2004 DVD

Part IV: "What is...?"

1. What is the story behind Naïve and Naïve/Hell to Go

   "We used a sample of Carl Orff's 'Carma Burana' (O Fortuna was the track to be exact) [for the song LIEBESLEID] and didn't get clearance for it. (Yeah, beginners sometimes make mistakes...) The publishing of said works had a problem after it's been out for 3 years and asked us to stop manufacture so we remixed the track and re-released it on Naïve/Hell to Go with other remixes of the original tracks on Naïve."

2. What is this "Retro" CD we've been hearing about?

   1. What is the story behind Retro?

      "It was ill-conceived by TVT as a promo for KMFDM to be sent to radio stations to 'alert them of KMFDM 's long history and prolific output, in order to get airplay for tracks off Xtort.'

      "We disagreed with this policy, but were informed about the fact too late... a couple of 1000 copies had already been manufactured (with incorrect credits on top of everything else...) and we told 'em to shove it and prohibited any further use."

   2. How many copies were released originally?

      "None, there were a few leaked out..."

   3. Is it available in stores?

      On November 17, 1998, Retro was released to the retail world on WaxTrax!

   4. Is the released Retro any different from the promo version?

      The "For Promotional Use" tags and the P from the catalog number are gone, the red ink is a bit lighter. Other than that, it is identical to the "Promo Only" version released in 1996

3. What is the KMFDM/Prey connection?

   KMFDM worked on the soundtrack for the PC game by 3D Realms entitled "Prey". The game was released in July of 2006, without the original KMFDM soundtrack. The developers have stated "It's not the direction we're going in".

4. What is "Agogo"?

   It is the "long awaited" collection of "out-of-print" and unreleased KMFDM tracks. It was released on November 17, 1998, on WaxTrax!

   The track listing is: THANK YOU (1991), VIRUS-DUB (1990), GODLIKE (produced by P. Barker) (1990), RIP THE SYSTEM (1989), NAFF OFF (1988), MYSTERIOUS WAYS (1993), OOH LA LA (1992), HOLE IN THE WALL (1993), AGOGO (1993), ZIP (1985)

5. What is KMFDM's opinion on bootlegs?

   In the past, KMFDM has stated: "We have no problem with a 'souvenir' type Walkman recording. We do have a problem if these recordings pop up commercially for horrendous prices like 'Operation KMFDM .'" However, now that KMFDM has released live albums, the band's opinion has likely changed TO BE UPDATED

6. What is the meaning of "UAIOE"?

   According to Sascha:

   "we all need a lil' secret, don't we? if we lifted the blanket from everything and all became blatantly obvious, if painters and writers would have to interpret and explain their works, the world would be too boring.
   what do YOU think it should mean?"

   According to En Esch:

   "Back then we just said it was a scream or something...."

7. What is "Apart"?

   "Apart" was one of the working titles of the album that was finally released as "Money"

8. What is "Aloha"?

   "it was a bunch of live-recordings that got lost in a big fire when a studio burnt down."

9. What is Sascha saying in "Dogma"?

   According to Nicole Blackman, the lyrics are "Sex, Drugs, God, Cash, America"

10. What is KMFDM trying to accomplish with their music?

    According to Sascha: "We take what we are doing very seriously, but that doesn't mean that we are serious about everything that we're doing. The drive behind this band was never like, 'Let's start a band and get, like a good record deal, and make lots of money' It's more like we want to see how far we can go..in terms of ripping the system.."

11. What is "Schwein"?

    SCHWEIN is the name of a collaboration between Sascaha K., Raymond Watts and two members of the Japanese band BUCK TICK. SCHWEINSTEIN, their album, was released in 2001, and was followed by a Japanese tour that Summer.

12. What is "manchego"?

    "Manchego" is a type of Spanish cheese. (See WWIII Track 11 - Intro)

Part V: Miscellaneous

1. Where's the long awaited KMFDM video compilation?

   It is finished has been available on VHS since 1997. The videos for MORE & FASTER, NAÏVE, VOGUE, MONEY, A DRUG AGAINST WAR, JUKE-JOINT JEZEBEL (Manga) and SON OF A GUN all can be found on the video, along with live versions of DISOBEDIENCE, GODLIKE and MORE & FASTER.

   A DVD version entitled BEAT X BEAT X BEAT was released at the end of 2001.

2. Why is KMFDM so anti-MTV?

   "MTV is an insult to the world"

3. What about the internet?

   1. What does KMFDM think of the fans on the internet?

      "I am in touch with literally hundreds of people over the net. They are an integral part of our fanbase. I read all and answer most of my e-mail personally. Sometimes up to several hundreds a day..."

   2. Where can we find KMFDM on the internet?

      First and foremost, you can always go to the Official KMFDM Website.

      Sascha has in the past occasionally posted to rec.music.industrial or alt.music.kmfdm when a big happening occured. As of late, he has been posting regulary on http://www.theultraheavybeat.com, and the Official KMFDM Myspace. He has also been posting regular updates on the KMFDM News page

      . In addition, check out the Band Blogs.

   3. What is "All Access" all about?

      All Access was a fairly short-lived, "premium" section of the KMFDM website. For $50, you got a access to a special section of the site that contained exclusive remixes, pictures and videos, plus an exclusive t-shirt and a tour laminate. The tour laminate allowed you access to a special "meet 'n' greet" with the band before shows on the WWIII tour.

4. What are we supposed to call the album with the pictures in the title?

   In order to make asking for/talking about the new album easier, titles such as "Anger," "Curse," and "Wurst" have been suggested, but Sascha hasconfirmed that none of the above are actual titles. According to Sascha, "...it is simply an unspeakable title, universally understandable though, kinda like sign-language." According to En Esch, "It's like a curse out of a comic book." Fans often just refer to it as "Symbols"

5. Who was traCi/staCi traSH?

   traCi was the webmaster for the Noxious Emotion and sometimes KMFDM websites. She was responsible for the "Wurst" rumors. At some point, she left to do modelling work in Japan, leaving Sascha "with all the hard work." According to the official page, she soon passed away. And no, she is not Sascha K. Supposedly, the "webmistress" who replaced her was staCi traSH, traCi's "sister". Who she really is has yet to be determined.

6. Is that Abby Travis in the Megalomaniac video?

   No.

7. What equipment does KMFDM use?

   "Basically everything we can get our hands on. We prefer AKAI S 3000 samplers to EMAX II, we love Sequential Circuit Pro-One, Doepfer MS 404, Clavia Nord-Lead, Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution, Korg Monopoly, Roland TR 808 & 909, TB 303, SH 101 & JD 800. This is only the beginning of a list too long to be of any interest."

8. What about the media reports linking KMFDM to the Columbine tragedy?

   In response to the news reports regarding the April 20, 1999 tragedy in Colorado, Sascha K. released the following:

   > OFFICIAL PRESS-RELEASE ISSUED BY MSO 4/21/99:

   > Statement from Sascha K., formerly KMFDM regarding media reports linking the band to the "Trenchcoat Mafia" website in Littleton, CO:

   > "First and foremost, KMFDM would like to express their deep and heartfelt sympathy for the parents, families and friends of the murdered and injured children in Littleton," says Sascha K., founder of KMFDM. "We are sick and appalled, as is the rest of the nation, by what took place in Colorado yesterday."
   > "KMFDM are an art form--not a political party. From the beginning, our music has been a statement against war, oppression, fascism and violence against others", emphatically states Sascha.
   > "While some of the former band members are German as reported in the media, none of us condone any Nazi beliefs whatsoever."

9. Were any of the members of KMFDM in Manhattan at the time of the 9/11/01 tragedy?

   Yes, En Esch was staying in New York, but was not in the vicinity of the WTC.

10. Is it true that "Opium" will be released?

    OPIUM 1984 was released in 2002 on First World Music.

11. Who is responsible for the distinctive artwork on many of the KMFDM albums and videos?

    The artwork is the product of BRUTE! You can visit the BRUTE! website at http://www.bruteprop.com.

12. When will KMFDM relrelase their back catalog?

    What Do You Know Deutschland?, Don't Blow Your Top, and UAIOE were all released on September 12, 2006. They have been remastered and each include a booklet with detailed liner notes, never before seen photos,and lyrics. The remainder of the catalog will be released in chronological order three at a time, with the next three being released in November 2006, than January 2007. In early 2007, KMFDM will release all of their back singles and remixes.

Part VI: Contacting KMFDM

1. E-Mail: kmfdm@kmfdm.net
2. Web Page URL: http://www.kmfdm.net
3. Merchandise: http://www.kmfdmstore.com

Part VII: Credits

The following people helped out with this FAQ... all help was GREATLY appreciated! :)

in alphabetical order:

Sean Galbraith................................................................................................................. graphics
Jason Haas............................................................ the inspiration (he *is* the FAQboy!) and support
Scott Jaeger......................................................................................................... former co-author
Sascha K....................................... the answers to the questions, the food for my music obsession :)
Glenn K!............................................................................................................. list of contributers
Andrew Pelletier.................................................................................................... former co-author
Jim Stark.................................................................................... graphics, cyberparental support ;)
DJ Toell.................................................................................................................. Pig info, TMI ;)
Steve W...................................................................................................... soundtrack information
Brandon Werdel......................................................................................................... former co-author

Part VIII: Legal Stuff

1. Who wrote the FAQ?

   This FAQ was written by Jody Cross (kmfdm@amnin.com), Josh Hammonds (joshbot@bellsouth.net) & Evan Stevens (evan@beatbybeat.net), and edited by Jody Cross.

2. Where did the information come from?

   Almost all information contained in this FAQ comes from Sascha K. or the KMFDM page at http://www.kmfdm.net

3. Where can the latest version of this FAQ be found?

   You can get the latest version of the FAQ by e-mailing kmfdm@amnin.com. Just put "KMFDM FAQ request" in the subject line (or something to that effect)

   This FAQ will also be posted on an undecided-as-of-yet regular basis to alt.music.kmfdm.

   The HTML version of the FAQ can be found at http://www.kmfdmfaq.com

4. Distribution information

   The KMFDM Frequently Asked Questions file is © 1997 Jody Match; © 1998-2000 Jody Match & Scott Jaeger; © 2001 Jody Match & Andrew Pelletier; © 2002 Jody Cross & Brandon Werdel; © 2003-2006 Jody Cross & Josh Hammonds; © 2006 Jody Cross, Josh Hammonds & Evan Stevens. The information found herein is © KMFDM Inc. This FAQ, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission.

   It is very easy to get the author's permission to use this FAQ. All you have to do is e-mail the editor (Part VIII Section 1).

   Please pay attention to this rule. It doesn't require much effort, and it is the law (international copyright laws) that you get the editor's (my) permission BEFORE using any copywritten material (this FAQ).

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