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"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 companionship through these horrific actions.
This, according to an interview that Michael Gira had with Czech TV.
Autumn 1995 SWANS European tour, Czech Republic 1997.
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