Death By Audio: The Radical Stompbox Brand

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

Originally published by MusicRadar

Oliver Ackermann, frontman/guitarist of A Place To Bury Strangers and designer behind the Death By Audio brand, discusses his philosophy on creating unique and unconventional effects pedals. Ackermann embraces a 'break-stuff' approach in his pursuit of novel sounds and tones, driven by the experimental nature of his designs. The brand is recognized for its radical approach to stompbox manufacturing, with a notable anecdote about Lou Reed's endorsement fueling the desire for these distinctive effects.

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Death By Audio: The Radical Stompbox Brand

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