Himmelfahrt
Megaherz · 2000
53 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
Industrial metal riffs mesh with theatrical vocals, creating an explosive soundscape that bridges darkness and intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Du oder ich — This opening track sets the tone with its aggressive guitar work and catchy hooks, encapsulating the band's signature sound while addressing themes of conflict in relationships.
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Himmelfahrt — The title track features an anthemic chorus and intricate instrumentation, showcasing how Megaherz blends heavy metal energy with lyrical depth.
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Menschmaschine — This song explores themes of dehumanization through a mechanical lens, utilizing robotic vocal effects that enhance its industrial aesthetic.
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Tötet den DJ — With its provocative title and driving beat, this track addresses the clash between commercialism and artistic integrity within the music industry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Himmelfahrt combines industrial metal with theatrical vocals, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, driving riff in 'Du oder ich' that sets a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Tracks like 'Menschmaschine' and 'Falsche Götter' feature heavy use of electronic elements layered over traditional metal instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate theatrical vocal delivery, blending clean singing with aggressive shouting, particularly evident in 'Hurra - Wir leben noch'.
- The final track, 'Tanz auf dem Vulkan', concludes with a gradual fade-out, contrasting the explosive nature of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Himmelfahrt is Megaherz's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Herzwerk. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, building on their previous successes and expanding their musical palette with more complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oomph!· Rammstein· Eisbrecher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Du oder ich 3:33
- 2 Himmelfahrt 6:03
- 3 Showdown 4:07
- 4 Menschmaschine 4:09
- 5 Windkind 3:45
- 6 Falsche Götter 4:42
- 7 Ruf mich an 3:41
- 8 Hurra - Wir leben noch 4:45
- 9 Das Licht am Ende der Welt 4:25
- 10 Beiss mich 4:03
- 11 Tötet den DJ 4:29
- 12 Tanz auf dem Vulkan 5:42
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