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Music has a seemingly magical ability to transport the listener to the artists’ realm of choice. With the striking of the right notes, one can travel time. And that’s exactly what happens when you listen to Dance With The Dead. With melodic riffs, smooth synth, and amazingly archaic artwork reminiscent of your favorite childhood horror films, Dance With The Dead is sure to transport you back to the days when the video store reigned supreme.
Against the Wind, the Mercenaries of Metal would continue their march with the release of their second album …Unto the Breach in August of 2019. Equally as mighty as the first attempt and featuring tales of heroes, battles, and buccaneers, the band keeps their oath to the Sword. With songs such as Pendragon, Inquisitor, and The Courage to Die, Sellsword finds themselves galloping, shredding and serenading their way victory.
Monsters, Madness and Magic had the honor of speaking with Sellsword recently about their inception, reception, inspiration, and future.
Read MoreOriginally started as an art project in the mid-’80s, KMFDM has since gone on to become one of the most iconic and recognizable music acts in the world. The band is currently preparing for an upcoming tour with Ministry and both bands are celebrating the 30th anniversary of "The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste" tour which gave KMFDM invaluable exposure to a US audience. Founder and frontman Sascha Konietzko was kind enough to spend a little time discussing KMFDM’s history and creative process with me.
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