Industry May 26, 2026
Death By Audio's Radical Stompbox 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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MusicRadar
Oliver Ackermann, the frontman of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, shared the philosophy behind his company, Death By Audio, which creates radical stompboxes. He recounted instances where musicians, influenced by Lou Reed, sought out his unique pedals. Ackermann explained that his approach involves discarding conventional methods in pursuit of novel sounds and tones. Originally reported by MusicRadar.