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My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Industrial rock, industrial dance |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Interscope/Atlantic, Red Ant, Rykodisc, SleazeBox, Wax Trax!/TVT |
| Members | Groovie Mann Buzz McCoy Mimi Star Arena Rock Justin Bennett |
| Past members | Jacky Blacque Shawn Christopher Davey Dasher Sekret Dame DeZyre Brett Frana Dick Fury Kitty Killdare Linda LeSabre Lydia Lunch Curse Mackey Bruce Manning Otto Matix Ruth McArdle Sinderella Pussy Arena Rock Pepper Somerset Brian St. Clair Skip Towne Thomas Thorn William Tucker Charles Levi Westin Halvorson Xtina X Alex Uberman |
| Website | mylifewiththethrillkillkult |
My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (often shortened to Thrill Kill Kult or TKK) is an American electronic industrial rock band originally based in Chicago and founded by Groovie Mann (born Frankie Nardiello) and Buzz McCoy (born Marston Daley). They became known in the 1980s as pioneers of the industrial music genre – although by the early 1990s they had changed to a more disco-oriented sound – and as a frequent target of censorship groups, including the PMRC, which objected to the band's humorous and satirical references to Satan, Jesus and sex in their song lyrics and stage shows.[1]
During the early 1990s, Thrill Kill Kult had several hits on the U.S. dance club and alternative charts.[2] They also contributed songs to several movie soundtracks and appeared in the 1994 film The Crow. The band has continued to record and tour with a rotating lineup in addition to core members Mann and McCoy. In 2017, the band celebrated its 30th anniversary.[3]
- ^ Hodael, Nima (December 6, 1991). "The Thrill Kill Kult Revamps Music Scene: Less Industrial Rock Concept Worships Satan". The Michigan Daily. Ann Arbor, Michigan. p. 8. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ "My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Top Songs". MusicVF.com. Music VF. 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ Roser, Jane (June 11, 2014). "My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult: Still Riding the Mindway". That Mag. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Brian Cronin. Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2016.