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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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Erickson expresses many elements from his personal life through his music. A practicing [[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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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 B52's]], and [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]].<ref name="vacfaq">{{ |
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 B52's]], and [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]].<ref name="vacfaq">{{cite news |
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Revision as of 00:38, 1 November 2007
- For other persons named Bryan Erickson, see Bryan Erickson.
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Bryan Erickson (born September 26 1972) is known primarily for his involvement with the electronic music bands Velvet Acid Christ and Toxic Coma. He currently resides in Westminster, Colorado.
Background
Musical characteristics
Erickson has experimented with music in several forms since the late 1980s, from punk and funk to electronic music. The overall theme of his work with the band Velvet Acid Christ is typically negative, culturally critical, and misanthropic; his work with Toxic Coma is a more experimental blend of the same with humor that often strays into parody.
Erickson expresses many elements from his personal life through his music. A practicing vegan, he sometimes discusses this in his lyrics. Similarly and more frequently, he expresses his beliefs regarding animal rights, human rights, capitalism and religion.
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, and The Legendary Pink Dots to more mainstream acts like Madonna, The B52's, and Garbage.[1]
Stage names
Erickson's self-ascribed performance names are "hexfix93" and "Disease Factory." According to the artist, hexfix93 is the name he uses while producing music, and Disease Factory is the name he uses while composing music.[citation needed] Additionally, he has indicated that these names denote manifestations of different traits from his personality, specifically in a music-related sense: "Disease Factory" is too self destructive, he must only come out during vocal takes, and thats it, hexfix is the person that wants me to be healthy and nice to people, and produce.. "[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "VAC: FAQ". Velvet Acid Christ. October 31, 2007.
External links
- http://www.vampirefreaks.com/Velvet-Acid-Christ Bryan Erickson's Vampirefreaks