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First off, I want to say that individual
view points on any/every subject do not reflect the view point
of every member in The Killer Next Door. We all have our own opinions.))))))
.......So,
welcome to our news. Our little deviant set is called The Killer
Next Door (TheKND), but we are not the killer next door. Our name
refers to the injustices in the world that we paint and write
in opposition to. We are a family of friends with similar goals,
but different opinionated outlooks on life (artistically, politically,
etc.). We are based in Oklahoma (the oklahellmouth, if you will),
but have branched out through California, Oregon, and Texas. Our
minds are spoken through many visual and audio persuasions that
hopefully tickle ze brain.
.......How
and why did The KND start? In ze year 2000, Lemon Fancy and Mr.
Haveldids and Nots started a hardcore punk band called The Killer
Next Door. We were the angsty singers accompanied by the fellas
from The Snotrokitz. When we split up because of different musical
tastes, we moved towards a more art-oriented project which brought
Father Phil into the picture. Soon after, other folks with similar
interests such as Hopskotch Sunday and The Deadly Vernis joined
and helped develop the group into a more structured art collective.
.......Even
as we continue to grow in number, our main goals remain the same,
to enjoy the times we have, help each other out, and to take the
snoot out of the art and music scenes so everyone is able to enjoy
them and hopefully learn from them. We feel now is the time to
strengthen our voice and push our message out of its small box
and into the minds of a larger audience. All we ask is for you
to take the time to listen to every point of view and be willing
to change your minds if you begin to question your previous ideas.
Being stubborn towards change is the poison of the world. We have
to not only get into the voting booths, but also into the streets
and get involved in order to put this change into action. We create
institutions to enhance our lives, not to become controlled by
them. We sought life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness but
have been overtaken by fear and misinformation in order to keep
us complacent. Your neighbor is not the killer next door and people
are not plotting against you at this very moment as your news
station would have you believe. Relax on occasion and enjoy the
company of strangers. The dark alley can be your friend.
.......Ask
yourself, in this system that has long imposed your moral instincts,
do you see the problems we are facing as the buckle of the Bible
belt? Or do you believe we have progressed with such old ideals?
Do you know the name of the killer who gives the stamp of approval
or disapproval to your actions and mistakes? Do you ever feel
your thoughts are collected and stuffed into a box labeled, “wrong”?
Do you know yourself and your neighbors? Are you the killer next
door? Please check us out and enjoy! THEKND represent 2000-beyond.
With Most Respect,
Mr Haveldids and Nots, Father
Phil
www.myspace.com/thekndband
The KND
P.O. Box 721556 Norman, OK 73072
©
2008