Biography
One of the most impressive Industrial bands to emerge in the UK.
man(i)kin wasted no time and signed a deal with Nightbreed records, releasing their debut album Sem(i)nal in 1999 An intriguing blend of Industrial, dance, techno, EBM and even electronic pop, this first release from the band was a very convincing first shot and promises a great deal more for the future.
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A two-piece in the studio (Seth and Martin), their impressive live performances are enhanced dramatically by drummers Ian and Mark (who also acts as the band's manager). After touring across England and Scotland throughout 1999 and early 2000, the band made their first continental live appearance at the annual Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival, Leipzig, Germany in June. A festival that quickly become notorious for its abysmal organisation and virtual collapse soon after it started, forcing many big name bands to abandon their sets. With a loyal following already supporting them in the UK and with interest increasing overseas on the back of successful sales of sem(i)nal.
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