KMFDM - EUROPE 2026

Name: KMFDM - EUROPE 2026
Start: 2026-02-21T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-21T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulttempel Oberhausen

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Kulttempel Oberhausen | Oberhausen, NW

Einlass: 18:00 Uhr / Beginn: 18:30 Uhr
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After a long absence KMFDM finally return to Europe. 42 years of the
ULTRA-HEAVY BEAT right now, right here, IN YOUR FACE !
KMFDM (originally Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid, loosely translated by the band as "no pity for the majority”) is a multinational industrial band from Hamburg, Germany, led by Sascha Konietzko, who founded the band in 1984 as a performance art project in Paris, France.
The band's earliest albums were recorded in Germany before they moved to the United States, where they found much greater success with seminal record label Wax Trax! out of Chicago. Throughout the 90’s KMFDM constantly evolved with a revolving door line-up, becoming a household name in the US music scene. Their 1995 hit “Juke Joint Jezebel” catapulted KMFDM into the Billboard charts and got them onto many movie soundtracks, notably Bad Boys and Mortal Kombat.
Bands such as Rammstein or Korn had their humble beginnings pening up on KMFDM’s tours. KMFDM took a brief hiatus in early 1999 after having recorded their 10th album for Wax Trax Records which had run afoul in the hands of TVT Records.
Konietzko resurrected KMFDM in 2002 on Metropolis Records with a partially new line-up that included among others American singer Lucia Cifarelli from the band DRILL, and Tim Skold who later on joined Marilyn Manson.
Releasing studio albums and touring frequently throughout the
2000’s Konietzko and Cifarelli moved back to Germany in 2008.
Dozens of musicians have worked with the group across its 25 studio albums and countless singles. Konietzko has remixed bands such as Metallica, Korn, White Zombie, Front 242, Young Gods, Living Colour and Megadeth to name just a few.
Critics consider KMFDM one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences, though Konietzko refers to the band's music as "The Ultra- Heavy Beat". The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock , electronic body music and even reggae and dub. The band is fiercely political, with many of its lyrics taking stands against violence, war, and oppression. KMFDM is known to tour after every major release, and band members have a reputation for their accessibility to and interaction with fans, both online and at concerts.
KMFDM’s newest album will be released in February 2026
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Jesus on Extasy will be the opener for KMFDM before support: I YA TOYAH
Industrial rock insurgents Jesus on Extasy are back—darker, heavier, and more relentless than ever. Led by founding member Dorian Deveraux, the band has returned with an uncompromising sound that pushes their signature mix of industrial beats, searing guitars, and raw emotion to the next level. “It looks like the world is going to hell. We might as well deliver the soundtrack for that”, says Deveraux about the band’s inevitable return. Jesus on Extasy made a lasting mark on the genre. Celebrated by the press as a driving force in the scene, Jesus on Extasy were named the "New Industrial Rock Highlight" by Sonic Seducer and graced the covers of major alternative music magazines like Zillo, Orkus, Gothic as well as the French Elegy multiple times. Their genre-defying sound and bold aesthetic made them one of the most talked-about acts in the dark music underground. Tracks like "Assassinate Me" and "Neochrome" became cult classics and the band shared the stage with the likes of Nightwish, The Prodigy, Eisbrecher, Marilyn Manson or The Birthday Massacre before stepping away from the spotlight and disappearing into the night.
Now, with their upcoming album "Between Despair & Disbelief" set for release on September 12 2025 via Metropolis Records, they’re proving that this comeback isn’t just a fleeting return - it’s a resurgence built to last. Following the release of the singles "Wide Awake" and "Days Gone By" which gave fans a taste of the new era, the band will drop the heavy-hitting singles "Soul Crusher" (July 11) and “Somewhat Happy” (August 15), ahead of the album, offering a brutal preview of what’s to come: heavier, more intense, and unapologetically aggressive.
To mark their return, Jesus on Extasy will be hitting the road as the support act for Die Krupps on their upcoming European tour in September. Fans can expect an unrelenting live set packed with crushing new material and reimagined classics, proving that the band’s resurgence isn’t just a return - it’s here to stay. With a harder edge and a fire that refuses to burn out, Jesus on Extasy are ready to leave their mark on the alternative rock landscape once more.
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support: I YA TOYAH
I Ya Toyah is not a musical act, she’s a movement. When spoken out loud in her native Polish, the words “I Ya Toyah” translate to “It’s just me.” , and to “I am who I am”. These simple, but powerful words act as an unwavering mission statement that guides every aspect of her career as a musician, singer, composer, producer, remix artist, and performer. As a “one woman army,” she meticulously oversees every step of her career; from the songwriting, recording and mixing of her music, to the programming of each and every light used in her passionate live performances.
In just a few short years, this Chicago area phenom has released several critically acclaimed recordings, organized the creation of multiple award-winning music videos, and toured the United States multiple times. I Ya Toyah effortlessly combines elements of industrial, pop, electro, darkwave, and alternative rock into a unique aural tapestry that acts as the perfect backdrop for her intensely personal lyrics; but it’s the power and versatility of her voice that has the music industry talking. Her potent vocal performances effectively deliver a message that is modern, relatable, and speaks to the paranoia of everyday reality.
While she truly embodies the spirit of DIY, I Ya Toyah also actively embraces the collaborative nature of the industrial/darkwave music scene. Recent musical releases include projects with Raymond Watts (PIG, KMFDM), Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb, Cubanate), Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly, Delerium), Tim Skold (Shotgun Messiah, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White), Phil Owen (Skatenigs), and Stabbing Westward, whose remix of her song ‘Pray’ quickly brought her name to the top of the Industrial Electronic charts on Bandcamp. She is also an active member of The Joy Thieves, a 50+ member super group whose roster includes musicians who have worked with Ministry, Depeche Mode, Killing Joke, Revolting Cocks, , David Bowie, Machines of Loving Grace, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Naked Raygun, Foetus, My Life With the Thrill K*ll Kult, Blue October, Pegboy, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, White Zombie, and many more.
I Ya Toyah is a fierce advocate for mental wellness, as well as human and animal rights. Not content to simply raise awareness for these causes, she has donated 15% of the proceeds from the sales of her music and merchandise directly to organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation. Most recently, she participated in the recording of a version of the Beatles’ classic Come Together to raise funds for the people of the war-torn country of Ukraine. The project was arranged and mixed by legendary music producer John Fryer, who has worked with such seminal bands as Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, and Cocteau Twins. Participants included members of Faith No More, Stabbing Westward, Ministry, Rammstein, Filter, THE HARDKISS, The Joy Thieves, Agnostic Front, Basement Jaxx, and more.
I Ya Toyah is redefining what it means to be a truly independent artist. And her message of indomitable strength, fierce independence, and love for all of the living creatures of the Earth is resonating with audiences around the world.
More about I Ya Toyah: https://www.iyatoyah.com/