and Mickey Atkins — the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise

while Empire of the Sun garnered 11 ARIA award nominations including Album Of The Year and Single Of The Year

the second single Shot Gun Shack tackles the link between violence and deprivation using poetic logic

He married dancer/actress [a=Frances Taylor Davis] on December 12

They mix elements from both heavy metal and hip-hop

King's X - Manic Moonlight (2xLP, Color vinyl) Buena Vista Social Club and Mickey Atkins — theHard rock band originally from Springfield, Missouri, USA. Formed in 1979, King's X combined progressive metal, funk, and soul with vocal styles influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. They were first called The Edge and then later on [a4405863], before settling on King's X in 1985. Members: [a399776] Bass, vocals [a391663] Guitar, vocals [a399775] Drums, vocals Past members: [a3125429] Rhythm guitar Kirk Henderson Rhythm guitar