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Music: Mindless Self Indulgence

Published 04.30.08

Mindless Self Indulgence

Taking its cue from bands like Lords of Acid and My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Mindless Self Indulgence performs industrial, electro-shock rock that's dark and twisted, but far from earnest. The coed NYC-based foursome is fronted by Jimmy Urine (real name: James Euringer), whose falsetto vocals are set against frenetic, synthified beats and heavy-metal-flavored licks, the absurd and oftentimes outrageously sexual lyrics touching upon everything from masturbation to homophobia to "Cocaine and Toupees." MSI have been doing their thing for more than a decade and are currently touring in support of their fifth studio album, If, released by The End Records on April 29. The tour bus stops in St. Petersburg this Wednesday; expect a vigorous live show marked by all manner of Urine-fueled stage antics. Canadian industrialites The Birthday Massacre provide support. Wed., May 7, Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N., St. Petersburg, $20, 727-896-2276, jannuslandingconcerts.com.

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