KMFDM were spawned in Germany back in the 1980s - and their moniker stands for Kein Mehrheit Fur Die Mitleid.

This roughly translates as No Pity for the Majority - and this is the perfect label for the punishing sounds that characterise their records.

They are one of the first acts to have pioneered a crossover between industrial heavy metal and face-melting techno beats.

Intense experimentation has seen their sound evolve into something that is truly unique - and their live performances simply have to be seen to be believed.

On March 10th, they are set to travel to Los Angeles to play a show at the city's Fonda Theatre.

Entry costs $26.50 when booked in advance - although there will be some tickets available on the door for $27.

Visitors to the city who wish to catch the gig may wish to consider booking rooms at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, as it is a mere 20-minute taxi ride away from the venue.