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'''Bryan Erickson''' (born September 26, 1972) is known primarily for his involvement with the [[electronic music]] [[Musical band|bands]] [[Velvet Acid Christ]] and [[Toxic Coma]]. Erickson also goes by the stage names of "hexfix93" and "Disease Factory".<ref>{{cite news |
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|date=2007-10-31}}</ref> He currently resides in [[Westminster, Colorado]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2007}} |
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==Musical characteristics== |
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Erickson has experimented with music in several forms since the late 1980s, from [[punk rock|punk]] and [[funk]] to electronic music. The overall theme of his work with the band Velvet Acid Christ is typically negative, culturally critical, and [[misanthropy|misanthropic]]; his work with Toxic Coma is a more experimental blend of the same with humor that often strays into [[parody]]. |
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==Inspiration== |
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Erickson claims to draw most of his creative inspiration from an abusive, repressed childhood and the "impurities" of modern [[Western culture]]. He has also been inspired by a diverse array of other musicians and their works; these influences range from bands such as [[Skinny Puppy]], [[Orbital (band)|Orbital]], and [[The Legendary Pink Dots]] to more mainstream acts like [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[The B-52's]], and [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]].<ref name="vacfaq">{{cite news |
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Erickson's personal life is often expressed through his music. A [[veganism|vegan]], he sometimes discusses this in his lyrics. Similarly and more frequently, he expresses his beliefs regarding [[animal rights]], [[human rights]], [[capitalism]] and [[religion]]. |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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[[Velvet Acid Christ#References|More Bryan Erickson references]] |
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==External links== |
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*http://www.vampirefreaks.com/Velvet-Acid-Christ Bryan Erickson's [[Vampirefreaks]] |
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*[http://www.lastsigh.com/interviews99/vacjune99.htm Bryan Erickson interview transcript] at ''Last Sigh Magazine'' |
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*[http://www.chaindlk.com/interviews/index.php?interview=VAC2 Bryan Erickson interview] at ''Chain D.L.K.'' |
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[[Category:1972 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:American industrial musicians]] |
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[[Category:American vegans]] |
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[[Category:American atheists]] |
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[[Category:Musicians from Colorado]] |
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