Kanonenfieber - Die Urkatastrophe (2024)

Delivering over 50 minutes of fierce World War I inspired Black Metal, today we have rising newcomers Kanonenfieber and their sophomore release “Die Urkatastrophe”. With an elaborate live show production and a Eisregen-meets-Mgła style, this band unleashes some kick ass music and this release masterfully builds on their earlier work and success. If you are looking for uncompromising and catchy Black Metal with a different angle than most bands, definitely check this one out.

After setting the mood with the intro, the band does not fuck around and delivers the pummeling “Menschenmühle”, a track that feels like an all-out-war just broke out and it is raining blast beats. The German lyrics really immerse the listener into the music, with Noise unleashing all hell in vocals alongside well crafted riffing. The band’s guitar driven melodies quickly stand out as tracks like “Sturmtrupp”, “Der Maulwurf”, and “Lviv zu Lemberg” completely demolish the listener with their fierce nature and masterful melodies.

With no weak songs, this release perfectly navigates multiple tempo changes and showcases the band’s ability to switch from melodic openers into blistering onslaughts of aggression, while still creating very melancholic cathartic moments, as in the brilliant “Waffenbrüder”. The album’s singles, like “Panzerhenker” expertly open the door for the listener to the band’s world, but keeps some things secret for the listener to fully discover when they explore the full release.

Signing off with the solemn “Als die Waffen kamen”, this one man battalion masterfully balances melancholy, melody, and aggression to create some truly unique and punishing songs. “Die Urkatastrophe” is one of those high-octane releases that never relents and brilliantly showcases the fire-power that Kanonenfieber brings to the scene. If you like raw power, historical themes, and a very polished production in your Black Metal, you can’t miss out on this release.

Label: Century Media

Release: Septmeber 20th, 2024

Genre: Black Metal

Country: Germany