Released 6 years ago this October
Schicksalsmelodien
Eisbrecher · 2020
54 min · 15 tracks · industrial metal
A pulsating blend of industrial metal and Neue Deutsche Härte, fueling anthemic choruses with a darkly theatrical edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Skandal im Sperrbezirk Start here — This track opens the album with a driving rhythm and provocative lyrics that set the tone for the entire project, embodying the band's signature style.
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Out of the dark — Featuring soaring vocals and an infectious chorus, this song encapsulates themes of resilience and defiance, making it a standout anthem in their catalog.
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Goldener Reiter — A reinterpretation of a classic piece, this track showcases Eisbrecher's ability to blend nostalgia with modern industrial sounds, highlighting their innovative approach.
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Eins, zwei, Polizei — With its catchy hooks and energetic beats, this track serves as a rallying cry against authority, resonating with listeners through its rebellious spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs layered with electronic elements, creating a dense soundscape throughout.
- Choruses are often anthemic and repetitive, designed to engage listeners in a sing-along manner.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word sections that contrast with the more melodic parts, adding a theatrical element to the delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with strong commercial success in their later career.
- Themes
- provocative nightlife· rebellion against authority· industrial resilience
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2020, Schicksalsmelodien is Eisbrecher's sixth studio album, following their 2018 record Sturmfahrt. This release solidifies their position within the German industrial metal scene, showcasing a matured sound while continuing to build on the band's established themes of rebellion and intensity.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Out of the dark
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to an empowering declaration of overcoming struggles.
This shift not only elevates the emotional impact but also underscores the album’s overarching theme of transformation and strength.
Tracklist
- 1 Skandal im Sperrbezirk Start here 3:49
- 2 Anna Lassmichrein Lassmichraus 3:10
- 3 Disco in Moskau 3:58
- 4 Out of the dark 3:40
- 5 Stossgebet 3:57
- 6 All we are 3:06
- 7 Goldener Reiter 4:01
- 8 Freiflug 3:52
- 9 Bitte bitte 3:09
- 10 Eins, zwei, Polizei 3:55
- 11 Flieger, grüss mir die Sonne 3:14
- 12 Menschenfresser 4:08
- 13 Das steht dir gut 3:56
- 14 Schwarzes Blut 3:58
- 15 Schicksal 2:13
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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