American industrial/electronic band formed in Chicago in 1987. Long-running lineup centered on Groovie Mann (vocals) and Buzz McCoy (programming/keyboards). Distinguished by their satirical incorporation of horror-movie samples, B-movie aesthetics, and disco-influenced industrial dance.
Over a dozen studio albums between I See Good Spirits and I See Bad Spirits (1988) and Twilight Programs of the Magick Dark (2023). Critical peak: Confessions of a Knife... (1990), Sexplosion! (1991), and Hit & Run Holiday (1995). Recorded for Wax Trax! Records during the label's peak.