Querschnitt
Megaherz · 2001
111 min · 25 tracks · industrial metal
A relentless fusion of heavy guitar riffs and industrial beats punctuated by aggressive, theatrical vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Miststück — This opening track sets a dark, confrontational tone with its powerful instrumentation and provocative lyrics, capturing the essence of the album's themes.
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Kopf durch die Wand — The track exemplifies Megaherz's signature blend of aggression and melody, showcasing their ability to create anthemic yet heavy songs that resonate with listeners.
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Gott sein — A standout for its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this track highlights the band's exploration of existential themes wrapped in catchy hooks.
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Tanz auf dem Vulkan — This song combines haunting melodies with intense lyrics about chaos and inevitability, reflecting the band's dramatic storytelling approach.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing variations
- layered, dense sonic textures
- intense, provocative atmosphere
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 2001 marked a significant moment for Megaherz as they released 'Querschnitt,' their third studio album. Following the success of 'Herzwerk' in 1998, this album showcased their evolving sound and solidified their place within the Neue Deutsche Härte movement. The album further developed their industrial metal style while exploring darker themes lyrically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oomph!· Rammstein· Eisbrecher
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Gott sein
The moment shifts from questioning divine authority to embracing a sense of personal power and agency.
This transition reflects a deeper engagement with themes of self-empowerment amid existential doubts, showcasing the lyrical complexity that defines much of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Miststück 3:31
- 2 Gott sein 4:15
- 3 Kopf durch die Wand 4:31
- 4 Wer bist du? 3:07
- 5 Kopfschuss 4:20
- 6 Herz aus Stein 4:05
- 7 Jordan 3:38
- 8 Burn 1:39
- 9 Rappunzel 4:00
- 10 Himmelfahrt 6:03
- 11 Tanz auf dem Vulkan 5:43
- 12 Das Licht am Ende der Welt 4:24
- 13 Hurra - wir leben noch 4:45
- 14 Schlag zurück 4:01
- 15 Teufel 5:01
- 16 Hänschenklein '97 2:52
Disc 2
- 1 Freiflug (video/radio cut) 3:49
- 2 Freiflug (album version) 5:00
- 3 Liebestöter (club mix) 4:38
- 4 Liebestöter (Atomic mix) 5:39
- 5 Rock Me Amadeus (radio edit) 3:27
- 6 Rock Me Amadeus (Fieberwahn mix) 6:06
- 7 Gott sein (Blemish's Buss & Bet mix) 7:41
- 8 Gott sein (Kerosin take Off mix) 4:27
- 9 Himmelfahrt (radio version) 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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