Industry May 25, 2026
Death By Audio's "Break-Stuff" Pedal Philosophy
Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones
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Oliver Ackermann, the driving force behind the effects pedal brand Death By Audio, detailed his "break-stuff" philosophy. Ackermann, also the frontman and guitarist for A Place To Bury Strangers, explained that this approach is integral to his pursuit of novel sounds and tones, influencing the creation of what he considers the world's most radical stompbox designs.