Nekromantix
The Nekromantix is a Danish psychobilly band founded in Copenhagen in 1989. Their lyrics are generally structured around monster and horror themes. A central icon of the band's image is founder and frontman Kim Nekroman's "coffinbass", a custom-built double bass with a body in the shape of a coffin and a headstock the shape of a cross. Nekroman has been the sole constant member of the band. The current lineup consists of guitarist Francisco Mesa and drummer Mike Mata.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Nekromantix
- Musical artist.image
- Nekromantix 2011-08-13 11.jpg
- Musical artist.image_upright
- 1.2
- Musical artist.caption
- Nekromantix performing in 2011. L-R: Nekroman, Lux, Mesa
- Musical artist.origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Musical artist.genre
- Psychobilly, gothabilly
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1989–present
- Musical artist.current_members
- Kim NekromanFrancisco MesaMike Mata
- Musical artist.past_members
- Paolo MolinariJens BrygmanPeter SandorffSebastian JensenIan DawnGrim Tim HandsomeSøren Munk PetersenKristian SandorffTormod HolmTröy DeströyWasted JamesAndy DeMizePete BelairLuxAdam GuerreroRene La Muerto
- Artist discography.Artist
- Nekromantix
- Artist discography.Studio
- 8
Article
18 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation
- Lineup changes
- International success
- Move to the United States
- Recent activity
- Band members
- Current members
- Past members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Live albums
- Singles
- Music videos
- See also
- References
- External links
The Nekromantix is a Danish psychobilly band founded in Copenhagen in 1989. Their lyrics are generally structured around monster and horror themes. A central icon of the band's image is founder and frontman Kim Nekroman's "coffinbass", a custom-built double bass with a body in the shape of a coffin and a headstock the shape of a cross. Nekroman has been the sole constant member of the band. The current lineup consists of guitarist Francisco Mesa and drummer Mike Mata.
The Nekromantix released five albums on various European record labels during their first decade, then crossed over to American audiences in the early 2000s by signing to Los Angeles–based Hellcat Records, through which they have released three albums since 2002. Their eighth studio album, What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell, was released in August 2011.