The human world is coming to an end. We have evolved to the point of self destruction. We have burned everything in our path to feed the all-consuming fires of metamorphosis. Our successors, the Machine Gods, will lay waste to the industrial age. We sing the machine god Xykogen, dreaming serpent, crowned and conquering child. We make the sound of a new and terrible age.

The word "xykogen" is a neologism coined by Amon Zero in 2004, meaning any process which influences minds. For rants on this and other themes, and the latest news, check out the Xykogen LiveJournal community or Amon Zero's LJ.

Legends magazine interview with Amon Zero shortly before Xykogen was formed.

The following profile (answers by Amon Zero) is from Temple of Love:

How would you describe your sound?

Dancefloor electronica, with an experimental edge. Techno-industrial. People sometimes refer to our sound as futurepunk or EBM.

How long have you been together?

I formed Xykogen in 2004, and got together the live lineup in early 2006. Before that, I'd been in (Wasp Factory Recordings artists) Arkam Asylum since 1999.

Favourite band Of all-time?

Nine Inch Nails, I'd say. Runners-up would include David Bowie, Devo, Dead Kennedys, Throbbing Gristle, The Cure and Skinny Puppy.

Top 5 albums of all-time?

The downward spiral - Nine Inch Nails
Q: Are we not men? A: We are devo! - Devo
Fresh fruit for rotting vegetables - Dead Kennedys
Too dark park - Skinny Puppy
Compulsion - Earth Loop Recall

The Cure's 'faith', 'pornography', & 'disintegration' need to be in there somewhere too. And something by Bauhaus.

Fav. 3 songs of all-time?

'Life on mars' - David Bowie
'Zero-sum' or 'Hurt' - Nine Inch Nails
'Gut feeling (slap your mammy)' - Devo

If you could play a dream gig anywhere in the world where would you play, and which 3 other bands would play?

Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Combichrist and Xykogen at the Whisky a go go in LA ;)

Favourite drink?

Single malt or Jack Daniel's.

Which musician would you choose to guest on your next album?

Genesis P Orridge.

Who would be your fantasy date for a night out?

Aleister Crowley.



And here are the Reverend Eris' answers:

How would you describe your sound?

A natural yet innovative progression from the Deep Ipswich Ambient Spoon Sounds scene of the mid to late 90s.

How long have you been together?

I don't think I`ve ever been together. But thank you for suggesting that I can still fake the appearance thereof.

Favourite Band Of All-Time?

Public Enemy pre 1992.

Top 5 Albums of All-Time?

Chill Out by The KLF. 45 minute trip across the US with hallucinogens. What's not to love?

It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back by Public Enemy - the finest hip hop album ever and quite close to being one of the finest industrial albums ever also. We can argue that last bit if you have a few days spare.

Disintegration by The Cure. because it's lovely.

The Downward Spiral by NIN. Because it went grr arrgh at me in all the right ways when I was a young lad not getting enough head and that seemed to make things better.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream. Anyone who says an Acid House version of the Rolling Stones (when they were good) isn`t a great thing should have their ears cut off because they clearly don`t need them.

This list may change tomorrow. As it should.

Fav. 3 songs of All-Time?

Never really thought about that sort of thing before. Off the top of my head, Hurt by NIN, Until She Comes by the Psychedelic Furs and the Theme from Fraggle Rock.

If u could play a dream gig anywhere in the world where would u play, and which 3 other bands would play?

I`d do a music concrete piece at The White House composed to be performed on JCB Diggers. Einsturzende Neubaten could support doing a reprise of their London ICA performance, The KLF could turn up and play whatever they liked on using whatever plant hire equipment they`d got their hands on and Chris De Burgh because there might be beautiful ladies who needed saving.

Favourite drink?

The one before the one that makes me get bolshy.

Which musician would u choose to guest on your next Album?
Who would be your Fantasy date for a Nite out?

Audrey Hollander. We`d probably stay in though.

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