The Zone

The Zone

Narcissism and Nihilism

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Ben Sixsmith
Jun 26, 2026
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Most artists hope to leave a legacy. We — if you’ll forgive the rather opportunistic use of that pronoun — hope not just to find an audience but to find an audience in the future.

Well, be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. I feel awful for the German industrial metal band KMFDM, which has found a niche fanbase among mass shooters.

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