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Ewiges Eis – 15 Jahre Eisbrecher

Eisbrecher · 2018

153 min · 38 tracks · industrial metal

Pummeling industrial riffs meld with aggressive vocals, creating a dark and relentless sonic landscape that defines the Neue Deutsche Härte genre.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Menschenfresser Start here — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, capturing the raw energy that characterizes their sound.
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    Rot wie die Liebe — A striking fusion of melodic hooks and powerful lyrics, this song illustrates Eisbrecher's ability to balance aggression with emotional depth.
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    Eisbär — As one of their most recognizable songs, it showcases catchy choruses and strong anthemic qualities that resonate with fans during live performances.
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    Die Hölle muss warten — This track highlights the band's thematic exploration of dark subjects through driving rhythms and haunting melodies, making it a standout moment on the compilation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines remixes and live versions but lacks strong cohesion as a standalone work.

What we noticed

  • Many tracks maintain a consistent tempo, with heavy use of industrial percussion and guitar riffs that drive the energy throughout.
  • The first half of the album focuses on high-energy tracks, while the latter half includes more atmospheric pieces that provide contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • haunting melodies for deep focus
  • aggressive energy for workout sessions
  • wave-like flow for reflective moments
  • live remixes energizing party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking calm and mellow vibes
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Celebrates 15 years of the band, showcasing sustained popularity and evolution.
Themes
dark industrial landscapes· celebration of resilience· European metal scene
Career context
Released in 2018, Ewiges Eis – 15 Jahre Eisbrecher serves as a celebratory compilation marking the band's 15-year anniversary. This album follows their previous work, Sturmfahrt, which solidified their presence in the industrial metal scene. At this stage, Eisbrecher was not only recognized for their musical prowess but had also gained a loyal fan base across Europe.
Stylistic neighbors
Oomph!· Rammstein· Megaherz

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Menschenfresser Start here 4:06
  • 2 Was ist hier los? 3:32
  • 3 Das Gesetz 3:43
  • 4 Wo geht der Teufel hin 3:43
  • 5 1000 Narben 3:54
  • 6 Rot wie die Liebe 3:49
  • 7 Zwischen uns 3:39
  • 8 Prototyp 3:22
  • 9 Verrückt 3:23
  • 10 Die Hölle muss warten 4:03
  • 11 Eiszeit 3:40
  • 12 Amok 3:54
  • 13 Kann denn Liebe Sünde sein? 4:52
  • 14 This is Deutsch 4:26
  • 15 Leider 4:07
  • 16 Vergissmeinnicht 3:53
  • 17 Schwarze Witwe 3:54
  • 18 Willkommen im Nichts 4:10
  • 19 Himmel, Arsch und Zwirn (Live im Circus Krone) (Single Edit) 5:35
  • 20 Miststück 2012 3:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Eisbär 3:59
  • 2 Schwarze Witwe (2018) 4:26
  • 3 Adrenalin (2013) 4:05
  • 4 Eisbrecher (2013) 4:03
  • 5 Metall 3:43
  • 6 Wenn Zeit die Wunden heilt 3:26
  • 7 Zu Leben 3:45
  • 8 Süßwasserfisch 3:13
  • 9 Ozean 3:09
  • 10 Das steht dir gut 3:54
  • 11 Eiskalt erwischt 3:44
  • 12 Kein Wunder 4:45
  • 13 Zeit 4:02
  • 14 This is Deutsch ([:SITD:] Remix) 4:42
  • 15 Miststück (Clawfinger Remix) 6:34
  • 16 Rot wie die Liebe (Neuroticfisch Remix) 3:58
  • 17 Automat (Aesthetic Perfection Remix) 4:07
  • 18 Was ist hier los? (Die Krupps Remix) 4:23

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