Querschnitt
Megaherz · 2001
111 min · 25 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte
A relentless fusion of industrial metal and provocative lyrics, underscored by menacingly rhythmic instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Querschnitt' is significant for its role in popularizing the Neue Deutsche Härte movement, merging heavy metal with electronic elements. The album's appeal led to notable chart placements in Germany, solidifying Megaherz's standing within the genre and influencing subsequent bands.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing variations
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Querschnitt' marked Megaherz's transition into a more mainstream Neue Deutsche Härte sound following their earlier work. By this time, the band had established themselves within the German metal scene and were poised for broader recognition after touring extensively across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ruoska· Knorkator· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Miststück Standout 3:31
- 2 Gott sein Standout 4:15
- 3 Kopf durch die Wand Standout 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
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