Industry May 25, 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, frontman of A Place To Bury Strangers and designer of Death By Audio stompboxes, discusses his unconventional approach to creating unique sounds and tones. He describes his brand's philosophy as 'break-stuff,' which has garnered attention, with some customers reportedly seeking out his pedals due to recommendations from figures like Lou Reed. Originally reported by MusicRadar.