The Nekromantix are a Danish-American psychobilly band formed in 1989 in Copenhagen, Denmark and currently recording for Hellcat Records. The band's name is a portmanteau of the words "necromancy" and "romantics," with an "x" in place of the ending letters "cs." Their music is generally structured around monster, horror, and science fiction themes which are reflected in their album and song titles, lyrics, artwork, fashions, and stage show. A central icon of the band's image is bassist/vocalist Kim Nekroman's "coffinbass," a custom-built double bass with a body in the shape of a coffin and a head the shape of a crucifix. The Nekromantix' lineup has fluctuated several times throughout their career but has always centered around bassist/vocalist Kim Nekroman, the group's founder and sole remaining original member. Guitarist Peter Sandorff, another founding member, served two stints in the band: from its founding in 1989 until 1993, and again from 1

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