Otto von Schirach, born March 10, 1978, in Miami, Florida, is an American IDM and breakcore artist. He grew up in Florida with German and Cuban roots. His musical style encompassed various genres including IDM and breakcore, drawing influences from grindcore, industrial, Miami bass, death metal, noise, musique concrète, and digital hardcore. Von Schirach's career began with the release of his debut albums Escalo Frio and 8000 Bc in 2001 on Schematic Records. He released several notable albums including Global Speaker Fisting (2004), Armpit Buffet (2005), and Maxipad Detention (2006). His work was featured on prominent labels such as Ipecac Recordings, Palm Tree Snuff, and Monkeytown Records. Von Schirach also published under various pseudonyms including Blotto Von Crack Rock, Docnuke.com, El Santo, Otto Von Exxon, Otto Von Schitpiss, and Otto Von Xerox.
