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I'll keep you company

"Killing for Company" is a song by Swans from their album "The Great Annihilator". Gira reflects on the dark subject matter of the song, which is inspired by the notorious English killer Dennis Nilsen. Nilsen's crimes involved luring young men to his home, strangling them, and maintaining a disturbing relationship with their bodies. Gira characterizes the song as a reflection on the psychological complexity of individuals who commit such heinous acts, describing it as a kind of "love song" that delves into the disturbing concept of seeking companio… read more
"Killing for Company" is a song by Swans from their album "The Great Annihilator". Gira reflects on the dark subject matter of th… read more
"Killing for Company" is a song by Swans from their album "The Great Annihilator". Gira reflects on the dark subject matter of the song, which is inspired by the noto… read more

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Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the scene at first, their original sound was slow and extremely heavy, with live performances that were often so brutal and physical that in a number of instances certain audience members were made ill, police were called and venues were shut down. This early physical sound is possibly best heard on the live album Public Castration Is A Good idea. Their initial style… read more
Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marg… read more
Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the scene at fi… read more

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