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KGC

About Me

KGC (Konietzko, Garcia, Cifarelli) is the brain child of three of the most trail-blazing underground artists around: Dean Garcia the musical genius behind CURVE, known for his monolith guitars and layered production style, that envelopes you with its tsunami of instrumentation, Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM, whose innovative and unorthodox approach toward production have garnered him with international acclaim as one of the foremost pioneers of industrial/ultra heavy beat and Lucia Cifarelli of KMFDM and DRILL, whose vocal and lyrical talents go from provocative to menacing in the beat of a rivet-head lovelorn heart. The three met by chance through a mutual fan who played conduit. However unlikely it sounds, that was the beginning of a year-long, Trans- Atlantic session swap that spawned their debut album. The three have created a haunting, twisted landscape of sound that is both hypnotic, aggressive and surreal. A maelstrom of emotions laced with the underbelly of the anti-hero. With their mutual affinity of all things odd, the album marries their individual influences and births a truly unique love child that draws you in with cinematic splendor, where the ever present momentum of guitars and electronics push harder and deeper, luring the listener further and further into their strange world of darkness
Please address direct questions or messages to Sascha, Dean or Lucia if you have a specific question or message.
- KGC
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Member Since: 8/16/2006
Band Website: kmfdmrecords.com/bands/
Band Members:

Sascha Konietzko
Born in Hamburg, West Germany is the founder of the band KMFDM. Spawned in 1984, KMFDM pioneered the crossover between techno/dance and heavy metal with their signature industrial sound. Having relocated to Chicago in the early 90's, KMFDM was the pride of Wax Trax! Records when the label was at its peak. Rapidly evolving year by year through intense experimentation and touring, the band has redefined themselves with each new release. Over 22 years of non-stop effort toward KMFDM has somehow still afforded him the time to be involved in several other projects (MDFMK, Excessive Force, Schwein), as well as to make a name for himself as producer, remixer and publisher.

Dean Garcia
Born in Kentish Town England. He is internationally recognized as one of the founding members of Curve and the musical mastermind responsible for the bands wall of sound production style. Dean wrote and Co Produced recorded/engineered all of the music for Curve's 7 albums. In addition to Curve, Dean was also a member of The Eurythmics from 81-83, played bass on Touch and Be Yourself Tonight, worked with Mick Jagger, Ian Dury, Sinead O' Connor and has been part of many extensive world tours. Dean has also done Production mixes for The Cure, Saffron Sprackling, Paul Van Dyke, Indochine, Mekano Set and Jeff Beck.

Lucia Cifarelli
Born in New York, she was the co-founding member and lead vocalist and writer of Drill, the dark alternative rock band that came to life in the late nineties. Signed to A&M Records, Drill garnered critical acclaim with their song "What You Are" which was featured on the "Empire Records" movie soundtrack. Drill toured extensively opening and headlining across the globe along side Marilyn Manson, Gang Of Four, MC5, Stabbing Westward, God Lives Underwater, 7 Mary 3, Sister Machine Gun and numerous others. After Drill disbanded, Lucia joined MDFMK. The side project of KMFDM mastermind Sascha Konietzko. Along with Sascha and Tim Skold, MDFMK toured the US and Japan and was acclaimed for their futuristic sound and anime style. Most notably their custom made 600 pound 9 ft. tall terminator style guitar playing robot. When Sascha decided to reform KMFDM he invited Lucia on board to collaborate and she hasn't looked back since. In Between recording and touring with KMFDM, Lucia also recorded her debut solo album "From The Land Of Volcanos" with Ian Stanley (Tears For Fears) producing.


Record Label: KMFDM Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

KGC in April Issue of ROCKSOUND Magazine

Check out the cool KGC "Dirty Bomb" review and interview in the April issue of ROCKSOUND magazine. We want to send out a special thanks to Gilez Moorhouse and Darren Taylor for including us! Much appr...
Posted by KGC on Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:28:00 PST

KGC available for downloads

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that cd's and downloads are available for purchase at KMFDMSTORE.COM. KGC is also now available on itunes. Thanks for all your continued support.
Posted by KGC on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:08:00 PST

Muzik Non Stop Top 25 chart

I am pleased to announce there has been some unexpected attention to our labor of love KGC. Just found out we have charted on the Muzik Non Stop 25 hard rock/metal radio stations. So a HUGE thank you ...
Posted by KGC on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:15:00 PST

KGC Street Team Postcards

All orders for KGC's Dirty Bomb from the KMFDM Store have shipped with additional KGC Postcards and additional KMFDM Store Postcards.  Please use these extra items to help spread the word ab...
Posted by KGC on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:59:00 PST

KGC Preview Tracks Posted On Myspace

Two new downloadable previews (Best Of Everything and Back To The Front) from KGC's Dirty Bomb CD have been added to the KGC Myspace. All music on the page can be added to your Myspace profile, i...
Posted by KGC on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:20:00 PST

KGC Dirty Bomb Available For Download

KGC's Dirty Bomb is now available for download exclusively at the KMFDM Store. KGC...
Posted by KGC on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:35:00 PST

KGC's Dirty Bomb CD Out Now

KGC's debut CD is out now on KMFDM Records!  Dirty Bomb and all other KGC items are available exclusively at the KMFDM Store and are shipping now.  Check out this exciting new proj...
Posted by KGC on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:48:00 PST

KGC On The Edge TONIGHT

KGC will be live on the air TONIGHT (Sunday, December 10) at KNHC, 89.5 FM in Seattle, WA. Lucia and Sascha K. will be in the studio with Paul Aleinikoff for his show On The Edge, from ...
Posted by KGC on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:10:00 PST

KGC Preview Tracks Posted On Myspace

Two new downloadable previews (Good Things and Back To Life) from KGC's Dirty Bomb CD have been added to the KGC Myspace. All music on the page can be added to your Myspace profile, including two full...
Posted by KGC on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:47:00 PST

KGC Street Team

KGC is looking for just a handful of fans in select major cities to help with some basic promotions. The work will involve dedicating a few hours to putting up some flyers, passing out postcards and b...
Posted by KGC on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:02:00 PST