There was no “master plan.” In fact, there was no plan at all. Yet Chicago’s pioneering record label Wax Trax! Records launched careers for a legion of bands (Ministry, Front 242, KMFDM, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, and many more) and ushered in a whole new genre of music known as “industrial” before flaming out in epic style. At the core were founders Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher, two music-obsessed fans who just wanted to share their passion without compromise. Featuring interviews with key artists from Front 242, Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, KMFDM, Throbbing Gristle and many more.
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I grew up in the 80's in lily white, right wing theocratic Mormon Utah. Wax Trax! was my existential life preserver and saved me from the zombie hoarde of religious hegemony. Satanic Panic fever swept through Utah and listening to Confessions of a Knife was proof I was part of a baby blood drinking cabal.
Thanks for getting me in trouble, Wax Trax! It's all your fault and I'm eternally grateful! ✨???✊???✊???✨
Just brought it ?
I've been waiting for this to arrive on YouTube, and I'm so glad I can stream it now!
Phenomenal!