Lords of Acid
| Lords of Acid | |
|---|---|
 DJ Mea and Praga Khan (right) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during their 2011 Sonicangel tour. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Genres | Industrial, techno, acid house, hardcore, New Beat, rave |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Lektroland, Metropolis Records, dpulse Recordings, American Recordings, Caroline Records |
| Associated acts | Praga Khan, Digital Orgasm, Jade 4U, The Immortals, Channel X, 101 |
| Website | www.LordsOfAcid.com |
| Members |
Praga Khan Murv Douglas Mea Fisher Andre Karkos Kirk Salvador |
| Past members |
Olivier Adams Ludo Camberlin Wim Daans Kurt Liekens Ruth McArdle Deborah Ostrega Nikkie Van Lierop |
Lords of Acid is a Belgian and American post-industrial/techno band, led by musician Praga Khan. They debuted with the new beat single "I Sit on Acid" in 1988. Created by Jade 4U, Praga Khan and Olivier Adams; their debut album, 1991's Lust (along with additional singles "Rough Sex" and "I Must Increase My Bust"), were critically acclaimed within the electronic music and dance music communities for their outrageously sexual lyrics and sound samples. Their second album was Voodoo-U (1994), which featured a more industrial sound. This was followed by Our Little Secret (1997), Heaven Is an Orgasm (1998) and Expand Your Head (1999). In 2000 they released a more rock-influenced album titled Farstucker and in 2003, after being in the business for fifteen years, released a greatest hits album called Greatest T*ts.
Their fans formed an online community called the Children of Acid.
In 2010, after almost ten years without a release, Praga Khan announced a new EP, Little Mighty Rabbit, was in the works with a September 2011 release date.[1] Their latest album Deep Chills was released on 10 April 2012. Tracks on the album included "Children of Acid", "Paranormal Energy" with Zak Bagans, and "Pop That Tooshie" with Alana Evans.[2]
In October 2013, Lords of Acid announced on their social media accounts that a new album was in the works.[3][4]
Lords of Acid's soundtrack credits include Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Sliver, Strange Days, Bad Lieutenant, Paparazzi, Virtuosity and Sucker Punch.
Band members
- Current members
- Murv Douglas – bass
- Maurice Engelen (aka Praga Khan) – synthesizers and programming, vocals
- Mea Fisher (aka DJ Méa) – lead vocals [5]
- Andre Karkos (aka Virus) – guitars
- Kirk Salvador – drums and electronic percussion
- Key former members
- Olivier Adams – synthesizers and programming, drums, vocals
- Ludo Camberlin (aka Carl S. Johansen) – guitars, synthesizers and programming
- Ruth McArdle (aka Lady Galore and Cherrie Blue) – vocals on Voodoo-U
- Deborah Ostrega – lead vocals on Farstucker and Private Parts
- Nikkie Van Lierop (aka Jade 4U and Darling Nikkie) – lead vocals, synthesizers and programming
- Other contributors
- Zak Bagans – guest vocals[6]
- Corina Braemt (aka Laurena) - Backing Vocals
- Hans Bruyninckx (aka Hans-X) – bass
- Lacey Conner – live vocals (Sextreme Ball Tour)
- Wim Daans (aka Shai de la Luna) – live synthesizers and programming
- Natalie Delaet – live vocals, dancer
- Glenn Engelen – music and arrangements
- Alana Evans – guest vocals
- Erhan Kurkun – guitars, music and arrangements
- Kurt Liekens (aka Kurt McGuinness) – drums and electronic percussion
- Tejo De Roeck (aka Tej-Doo) – additional synthesizers and programming
- Sin Quirin – live guitars (Sextreme Ball Tour)
- Inja Van Gastel – live vocals, synthesizers, dancer
Further information
Olivier Adams and Praga Khan are also known for their work on Mortal Kombat: The Album, based on the controversial video game performing as The Immortals.[7] Jade 4U provided backing vocals on the track "Kano (Use Your Might)".
Lords of Acid also performed under the pseudonyms Channel X, Digital Orgasm and 101, with a less sex-based and more rave-influenced sound.[8]
Lords of Acid made a cameo appearance in an adult pornographic film 54, performing "Finger Lickin' Good", "Stripper" and "Stoned on Love Again".
Lords of Acid has also explored various other genres of music such as hip hop and R&B, disco, rap, pop, jazz, Latin, reggae, folk and country.[9]
Although being named the "Queen of New Beat", Jade 4U had expressed her distaste for the genre in the beginning.[10]
Mea Fisher was a contestant on the stunt/dare reality game show Fear Factor.
On February 27, 2015 Almost two decades after leaving Lords of Acid, Nikkie Van Lierop made a guest appearance with Simi Nah to perform "I Sit On Acid" live.[11]
Discography
- 1991 Lust
- 1994 Voodoo-U
- 1997 Our Little Secret
- 1998 Heaven Is an Orgasm
- 2000 Farstucker
- 2012 Deep Chills
- 2016 Smoking Hot
- 2017 Pretty In Kink
Timeline
References
- ↑ "Twitter / Maurice Engelen : Looking forward to a peace". Twitter.com. 2010-12-30. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
- ↑ Metropolis Mail-Order // Deep Chills. Metropolis-mailorder.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-09.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/pragakhan/status/263387432605601792
- ↑ https://twitter.com/RealLordsOfAcid/status/387055164974059522
- ↑ https://twitter.com/RealLordsOfAcid/status/25555847664902144
- ↑ Zak Bagans: Demon Hunter, Author, & Vocalist??. Affairs Magazine (2011-08-16). Retrieved on 2012-05-09.
- ↑ Immortals, The - Mortal Kombat (CD) at Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-09.
- ↑ Digital Orgasm Discography at Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-09.
- ↑ Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved on 2013-02-06.
- ↑ What happened to Jade 4U and CJ Bolland Part 1. YouTube (2009-11-17). Retrieved on 2012-05-09.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ku0G5qxxs