Kidneythieves
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
| Website | kidneythieves |
Kidneythieves is a Los Angeles-based American industrial rock duo established in 1997 by vocalist Free Dominguez alongside guitarist and engineer Bruce Somers. Throughout their career, they have worked with a range of session musicians and live performers. After the release of two albums, Trickster (1998) and Zerøspace (2002), the group entered a hiatus in 2004 before reuniting in 2007.
History
Kidneythieves debuted in 1998 with the single "S+M (A Love Song)" and their first album, Trickster. In 2001, they released the remix EP Phi in the Sky, followed by their sophomore album Zerøspace in 2002, which featured the lead single of the same name. Their track "Before I'm Dead" was included on the soundtrack for the 2002 movie Queen of the Damned. In 2004, they re-released Trickster as Trickstereprocess, which contained remastered versions of original songs, five additional tracks, and an extra DVD. Subsequently, Dominguez embarked on an independent music project while Somers created the band ShockNina.
By January 2007, Dominguez confirmed that she and Somers had resumed working together on new material. Their third studio album, Trypt0fanatic, was launched in mid-2010. The following year, they released a five-track EP titled The Invisible Plan, both offerings being available exclusively through their official website and including bonus tracks for pre-orders.
In December 2015, Kidneythieves initiated a Kickstarter campaign to finance their album The Mend, which was eventually released in September 2016.
Band members
Current members
- Free Dominguez – lead vocals, songwriting (1998–2004, 2007–present)
- Bruce Somers – guitar, programming, production, multi-instrumentalist, songwriting (1998–2004, 2007–present)
Touring members
- Christian Dorris – bass (1998–2004); drums (2007–2008)
- Moni Scaria – guitar (2001–2004, 2007–2009)
- Jon Siren – drums (2008)
- Chris Schleyer – guitar (1998–2001)
- Mirv Douglas – bass (2011–2014)
- Sean Sellers – drums and percussion (1998–2004)
Studio albums
- Trickster (1998)
- Zerøspace (2002)
- Trypt0fanatic (2010)
- The Mend (2016)
Remastered albums
- Trickstereprocess (2004)
EPs and special editions
- Phi in the Sky (2001)
- The Invisible Plan (2011)
- Lick U Clean E4M (2011)
Live albums
- Kidneythieves Live in Chicago 2002 (2002)
Track Listing
- Take a Train (Intro)
- Black Bullet
- Taxicab Messiah
- Before I'm Dead
- Crazy
- Glitter Girl
- Zerospace
- Dyskrasia
- Before I'm Dead Acoustic
- Red & Violet
Singles
- S+M (A Love Song) (1998)
- Zerospace (2002)
- Freeky People (2010)
Soundtrack contributions
- Bride of Chucky (1998): Cover of Willie Nelson’s "Crazy," famously performed by Patsy Cline
- Queen of the Damned (2002): "Before I'm Dead"
- Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (2011): "God in Fire"
- Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013): "A Stranger I Remain"
Television series
- First Wave (TV series) (1998): Episode 10 titled "S&M (a Love Song)", Marker 262
- Wolf Lake (2001): Episode 1, "Black Bullet", Meat the Parents
- CSI: Miami (2003): Episode 209, "Arsenal", Bait
- Warehouse 13 (2010): Season 2, Episode 2, "Taxicab Messiah", Mild Mannered
Video games
Select tracks from Trickster were featured in Deus Ex: Invisible War, performed by the fictional pop artist NG Resonance, whose vocals were provided by lead singer Free Dominguez. The band partnered with Takeharu Ishimoto on the song "God in Fire" for Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. In 2013, Free Dominguez lent her voice to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, appearing on the track "A Stranger I Remain (Maniac Agenda Mix)".
Guest appearances and collaborations
Free Dominguez has contributed vocals to Conjure One's album Exilarch, the EP Goodnight Memory by Beat Ventriloquists, and KMFDM's 2011 release WTF?!. She took part in The Insider project alongside Matt "Dr." Fink and DJ Insider, and also provided backing vocals for Zeromancer’s Clone Your Lover. In 2010, Free led live performances with Conjure One in both Germany and London.
Her solo career includes the sold-out debut album freedoming, as well as the Freedoming - EP. A follow-up solo record titled Core: A Zone was delayed due to the Kidneythieves reunion; however, a five-song EP preview was made available in 2006. Additionally, she recorded a rendition of "Heart Of Gold". Between late 2011 and early 2012, Free performed solo shows and supported Jimmy Gnecco as an opening act. Her third solo album, Volcano + The Sea, was slated for release in spring 2012, accompanied by a curated reissue drawing from her first two solo projects.
Bruce Somers has contributed to Good Charlotte’s live production during their global tour and has mastered recordings for artists including Richard Patrick's Filter, John 5, and former Marilyn Manson collaborators. He composed scores for the film Coming Up Roses, directed by Lisa Albright, as well as for the 27th Northrop Grumman National Space Symposium.