Nekromantix and Voodoo Glow Skulls

Formed by bassist and frontman Kim Nekroman in 1989, Kim left a career of eight years working as a submarine operator, leaving to pursue his love for music. Peter Sandorff (guitar, vocals) and Kristian Sandorff (drums) joined shortly after to form the trio. The band’s initial live performances quickly garnered attention and soon they had established an enthusiastic fan base, both in their home country and in Germany.

Nekromantix released their debut album, “Hellhound” in 1989, followed by their second, “Cure the Coffin” in 1991. The band toured extensively throughout Europe, gaining many new fans on the way. After a lineup change, their 1992 album, “Brought Back To Life,” earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for ‘Best Heavy Metal Album.’

Further European tours followed although they were soon to find international success and break into the US market, after signing a deal with Tim Armstrong’s label, Hellcat Records. 2002’s “Return of the Living Dead,” helped find the band further exposure, distributed widely in the US. Relocating to Los Angeles, their 2004 album, “Dead Girls Don’t Cry,” continued their success, with US tours following its release.

Whilst there were constant lineup changes, Kim Nekroman continued to the lead the band onwards, known for his signature coffin-snapped double bass. Their 2007 album, “Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!” gained the band their first top 40 single, peaking at number 21 on the US Heatseekers Chart. A North American tour with Reverend Horton Heat offered fans an all-star psychobilly lineup, releasing their eight album, “What Happens in Hell, Stays in Hell,” after, in August 2011.

The band came together originally as a hardcore outfit during the late '80s, featuring the Casillas brothers, Frank (vocals), Eddie (guitar) and Jorge (bass) alongside Jerry O'Neill (drums). Playing together for a number of years in a humble garage, the band decided to expand their lineup in the hope that this may find them more success, choosing to add Joey Hernandez (saxophone), Joe McNally (trumpet) and Brodie Johnson (trombone), moving towards a ska-punk sound after the addition of their horn section.

Becoming local favorites, Voodoo Glow Skulls released two early singles before unleashing their energetic debut, "Who Is? This Is?" in 1993, on Dr. Strange Records. After touring the US extensively, Voodoo Glow Skulls impressed larger label, Epitaph Records, signing with them in 1995. Their second record, "Firme," was released that same year, with the availability of a Spanish-version of the album helping to appeal to a wider audience.

Three further albums were released on Epitaph before Voodoo Glow Skulls decided to jump ship and moved to Victory Records, releasing 2002's "Steady As She Goes." In 2004, Voodoo Glow Skulls delivered the fresh, ska-core styled "Adiccíon, Tradicíon, Revolución," displaying a return to their earlier energy. Southern California Street Music" appeared three years later, one of their first albums to feature original songs entirely. In 2012, the ska-punk veterans moved to Smelvis Records for the release of their self-produced ninth album, "Break the Spell."