A Place to Bury Strangers

The Profile

A Place to Bury Strangers are an American noise-rock/shoegaze band from New York City, formed in 2002 by guitarist/singer Oliver Ackermann. Known for punishingly loud shows, the group fuses shoegaze drones, post-punk rhythms, and dark-wave atmospheres. Ackermann also designs Death By Audio effects pedals, a signature part of their sound.

Formed in New York City (2002); led by Oliver Ackermann; renowned for extremely loud, intense live shows; associated with Death By Audio effects; referred to as the “loudest band in New York” by major media; acclaimed releases include Exploding Head (2009), Worship (2012), Transfixiation (2015), and Pinned (2018).

DeBaser’s reviewers paint A Place to Bury Strangers as a New York noise/shoegaze force with dark-wave tension and post-punk punch. Exploding Head and Worship draw top praise; Transfixiation and Pinned show evolution and lineup shifts. Reviews stress ferocious live volume, sculpted feedback, and melody buried under controlled chaos. Publicly, the band is known for Death By Audio pedal wizardry and thunderous shows.