Herzwerk cover

Herzwerk

Megaherz · 1995

32 min · 8 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte

A relentless fusion of heavy guitars and electronic elements that encapsulates the Neue Deutsche Härte movement.

Why this album works

The album is significant for its role in shaping the Neue Deutsche Härte sound, a genre that gained substantial popularity in Germany during the 1990s. Herzwerk received positive critical reception and helped pave the way for Megaherz to become a notable act in industrial metal, influencing numerous bands within the scene.
Best for
steady mid-tempo engagement intense emotional undercurrents foreground listening experience
Context
Herzwerk was Megaherz's debut album, released in 1995 at a time when the band was emerging within the German metal scene. This album marked their introduction to a wider audience and set the stage for their future works, establishing them as key players in the Neue Deutsche Härte genre alongside contemporaries like Rammstein.
Stylistic neighbors
Ruoska· Knorkator· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Die Krone der Schöpfung: An ein Kind Standout 4:34
  • 2 Zeit 4:08
  • 3 Negativ 3:38
  • 4 Teufel im Leib Standout 4:20
  • 5 Komm her 3:53
  • 6 Hänschenklein 1995 4:05
  • 7 Wir sterben jung Standout 5:13
  • 8 Die Krone der Schöpfung: Das Ende 2:20

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