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Skold vs. KMFDM

Tim Skold · 2009

67 min · 22 tracks · industrial metal

Pulsing electronic beats intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating an aggressive yet danceable soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Antigeist — This track combines haunting melodies with aggressive lyrics, encapsulating the album's thematic tension between despair and defiance.
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    Bloodsport — As one of the standout tracks, it features driving rhythms and a potent message about conflict and survival, showcasing Skold's lyrical prowess.
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    Love Is Like — This track stands out for its exploration of complex emotions through layered instrumentation and catchy hooks, making it memorable within the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsing beats for energetic movement
  • interludes that create tension
  • aggressive sound for cathartic release
  • danceable rhythms with heavy guitars
  • short bursts of intense energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm, soothing sounds
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, Skold vs. KMFDM marked a significant collaboration for Tim Skold, who was already known for his work with KMFDM and Marilyn Manson. This album came after Skold's solo debut, and it showcased his ability to merge industrial rock with electronic elements while further solidifying his place in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
KMFDM· Ministry· Nine Inch Nails

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Why Me 4:29
  • 2 Bloodsport (interlude) 1:07
  • 3 Antigeist 5:14
  • 4 Alkohol (interlude) 0:52
  • 5 Bloodsport 5:06
  • 6 Error 404 (interlude) 1:57
  • 7 Love Is Like 4:07
  • 8 Antigeist (interlude) 1:07
  • 9 It’s Not What 4:14
  • 10 Love Is Like (interlude) 1:00
  • 11 A Common Enemy 4:59
  • 12 Porn, Kitsch & Firearms (interlude) 1:40
  • 13 Error 404 3:36
  • 14 All or Nothing (interlude) 0:57
  • 15 Porn, Kitsch & Firearms 4:36
  • 16 It’s Not What (interlude) 1:22
  • 17 Gromky 5:17
  • 18 A Common Enemy (interlude) 1:29
  • 19 Alkohol 5:28
  • 20 Gromky (interlude) 1:43
  • 21 All or Nothing 5:03
  • 22 Why Me (interlude) 2:25

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