Is Sturmfahrt a good place to start with Eisbrecher?

Yes, Sturmfahrt is recommended as a starting point for new Eisbrecher listeners. Heavy guitar riffs collide with electronic beats and commanding vocals, embodying the industrial rock essence of Neue Deutsche Härte. Released on August 18, 2017, Sturmfahrt is Eisbrecher's fifth studio album, following their 2015 release, Schock. At this point in their career, the band was cementing their status within the Neue Deutsche Härte scene while experimenting with a refined blend of metal and electronic elements.

Who is Sturmfahrt for?

Sturmfahrt works well if you're into steady mid-tempo headbangers, anthemic choruses for sing-alongs and powerful energy for workouts.

How many songs are on Sturmfahrt?

Sturmfahrt has 16 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Sturmfahrt

Eisbrecher · 2017

62 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal

Heavy guitar riffs collide with electronic beats and commanding vocals, embodying the industrial rock essence of Neue Deutsche Härte.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Was ist hier los? Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Sturmfahrt — The title track captures the album's overall theme of navigating chaos through powerful instrumentation and striking melodies. Its relentless energy exemplifies Eisbrecher's signature sound and lyrical depth.
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Krieger — This track combines anthemic choruses with aggressive verses, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness and melody. Its themes of resilience resonate throughout the album.
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Der Wahnsinn — With its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, this song stands out as a crowd favorite during live performances. The juxtaposition of dark lyrics against an upbeat melody reflects the band's unique style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and energetic production, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature heavy guitar riffs paired with electronic beats, establishing a high-energy atmosphere.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the dynamic between the lead vocals and backing elements.
The album includes interludes of atmospheric soundscapes that provide contrast to the aggressive instrumentation, particularly before the final tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo headbangers
anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
powerful energy for workouts
consistent flow for long drives
uplifting hooks amidst intensity

Maybe skip if you

seekers of slow ballads
prefer minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — First chart-topping album, solidifying Eisbrecher's reputation in the genre.
Themes: industrial chaos· navigating madness· resilient warriors
Career context: Released on August 18, 2017, Sturmfahrt is Eisbrecher's fifth studio album, following their 2015 release, Schock. At this point in their career, the band was cementing their status within the Neue Deutsche Härte scene while experimenting with a refined blend of metal and electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Oomph!· Rammstein· Megaherz