Industry May 25, 2026
Oliver Ackermann on Death By Audio
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, frontman of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers and founder of Death By Audio, discussed his philosophy on creating unique music equipment. He highlighted the "break-stuff" approach that defines his stompbox brand, emphasizing a relentless pursuit of novel sounds and tones.