Co-Authors: Jody Match & Scott Jaeger
Editor: Jody Match
HTML: Jody Match & Sean Galbraith
URL: http://home1.gte.net/jmatch/kmfdm/intro.htm
Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 25, 1998
2. Who is in KMFDM ?
A. 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."
B. Who has contributed to KMFDM and what have they contributed?
"Everybody that ever appeared on our recordings has contributed in one way or another:
Aidan Hughes/Brute: Uncounted covers and video-animations
Raymond Watts: British multi-instrumentalist and singer
Jr. Blackmail: Dutch cynicist and poet
Dorona Alberti: Everybody’s sweetheart and vocalist from the Netherlands
Chris Connelly: Scotsman. Fini Tribe, RevCo, etc. ... vocalist
William Rieflin: Multi-instrumentalist and drummer of Ministry, RevCo etc...
... to name a few"
Other contributers include: Mark Durante, Christine Siewert, Rudolph Naomi, Morgan Adjei, Sigrid Meyer, Chrissie DeWinter, Mike Jensen, Jennifer Ginsberg, F.M. Einheit, Nicole Blackman, John Van Eaton, Cheryl Wilson, Bruce Breckenfeld, Bruce Bendinger, Jack Kramer, Mike Cichowicz, Steve Finckle, Bob Samborski, Ron Lowe, Jim Christiansen, Jeff Olson, Fritz Whitney, Chris Shepard (engineering and mixing), Chris Zander (typework for the album covers)
C. Who is currently in KMFDM ?
Sascha Konietzko
En Esch
Günter Schulz
Tim Skold
B. When will KMFDM be touring again?
A continuation of touring in Asia is planned for April and May. Further U.S. dates are possible.
Part II: Discography and Videography
B. Singles
C. Excessive Force
D. Pig Vs KMFDM
E. En Esch
F. Compilations containing otherwise unreleased tracks
G. Soundtracks
H. Re-mixes done by Sascha
2. What is this "Retro" CD we’ve been hearing about?
B. How many copies were released?
"None, there were a few leaked out..."
C. Will it ever be released to retail in any form?
"No."
D. How can I get a copy?
It was sold in various locations on "Tour '97". http://www.kmfdm.net briefly had a notice in early November 1997 about TVT not allowing the on-tour sale of their "Retro" stock. Several days later, it was removed. After that, KMFDM proceeded to sell it on tour again due to high demand.
B. What is the KMFDM /Prey connection?
KMFDM is working on the soundtrack for the upcoming PC game by 3D Realms entitled "Prey". More information can be found at http://www.kmfdm.net/prey.html.
C. When can we expect a new single?
A new single with remixes of MEGALOMANIAC, ANARCHY and UNFIT is due out on February 3, 1998.
5. Why is KMFDM so anti-MTV?
"MTV is an insult to the world"
6. What is KMFDM ’s opinion on bootlegs?
"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 '"
*ed note: if you know anything about Hurricane Records - who they are and where to find them, email Sascha at kmfdm@kmfdm.net
7. What does "UAIOE" stand for?
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?"
8. What is "Apart"?
"apart" was one of the working titles of the album that was finally released as "money"
9. What is "Aloha"?
"it was a bunch of live-recordings that got lost in a big fire when a studio burnt down."
B. Do the members read alt.music.kmfdm or rec.music.industrial?
Sascha occasionally posts to rec.music.industrial or alt.music.kmfdm when a big happening occurs. As of late, he has been posting a weekly Q&A to alt.music.kmfdm and http://www.kmfdm.net/faq.html. He recently went so far as to turn the background of the official page white one day to prove his identity after a slew of impersonations.
"APPARENTLY SOME OF THE MASTER-TAPES FOR 'OPIUM' HAVE BEEN FOUND IN A GERMAN STUDIO-VAULT. SASCHA IS AWAITING THEIR ARRIVAL TO DETERMINE THE TRACKS CONTAINED AND THE CONDITION THAT THEY ARE IN...IF RE-MASTERING APPEARS TO BE FEASIBLE, WE [KMFDM ] WILL CONSIDER TO RELEASE THE LONG-LOST MATERIAL."
Part V: Credits The following people helped out with this FAQ... all help was GREATLY appreciated! :)
in alphabetical order:
Sean Galbraith....................................................................................................co-html, graphics
Jason Haas...................................................... the inspiration (he *is* the FAQboy!) and support
Sascha K.......................................the answers to the questions, the food for my music obsession :)
Glenn K!............................................................................................................list of contributers
Jim Stark....................................................................................graphics, cyberparental support ;)
DJ Toell.................................................................................................................Pig info, TMI ;)
Steve W......................................................................................................soundtrack information
2. Where did the information come from?
Almost all information contained it 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 jmatch@gte.net. 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://home1.gte.net/jmatch/kmfdm/intro.htm
4. Distribution information
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 VI 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).
The KMFDM Frequently Asked Questions file is © 1997 Jody Match, © 1998 Jody Match & Scott Jaeger. This FAQ, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission.
