Satanik Germanik

Satanik Germanik
Studio album by
Hanzel und Gretyl
ReleasedJuly 6, 2018
RecordedKinderland Studios, New York City
GenreIndustrial metal, extreme metal, black metal
Length44:47
LabelMetropolis
ProducerHanzel und Gretyl
Hanzel und Gretyl chronology
Black Forest Metal
(2014) 		Satanik Germanik
(2018) 		Hexennacht
(2019)

Satanik Germanik is the eighth full-length album released by American industrial metal band Hanzel und Gretyl. It was released via Metropolis Records on July 6, 2018.[1] The album is based around forest motifs from the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales and satanic themes.[2] It was released on the band's 25th anniversary.[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Hanzel und Gretyl

No.TitleLength
1."Golden Dämmerung"3:10
2."We Rise As Demons"4:48
3."Black Six Order"4:28
4."Weisseswald"4:11
5."I Am Bad Luck"4:19
6."Trinken Mit Der Kaizer (Die Bierz From Hell)"3:21
7."Hellfire Und Grimmstone"4:14
8."Sonnenkreuz"3:33
9."Unter Alles"3:18
10."13 Moons"4:42
11."Kinamreg Kinatas"4:43
Total length:44:47

Personnel

  • Kaizer von Loopy – vocals, guitar, programming
  • Vas Kallas – lead vocals, bass

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
MetalGods.tv[4]
RockMusicRaider[5]

Satanik Germanik generally received positive reviews, with Intravenous Magazine stating that it is a "heavy, strong and captivating from start to finish the album is a standout in their back catalogue"[4][6] The album was noted for its more black metal feel and less silly lyrics compared to previous works. RockMusicRaider was more negative, criticizing "the lack of attention to detail and the sometimes pretty silly presentation of lyrics and tune."[5] French music magazine VerdamMnis praised the album's heavy sound but criticized the loss of the humor of the previous albums.[7]

References

  1. ^ Gullotta, Steven (June 21, 2018). "Hanzel und Gretyl announce new album". www.brutalresonance.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Van Isacker, Bernard (May 16, 2018). "Hanzel Und Gretyl continue to go satanic on new album 'Satanik Germanik'". Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Yücel, Ilker (June 20, 2018). "Hanzel und Gretyl celebrates 25th anniversary with band's most metal album yet". ReGen Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Palfrey, Sean (July 22, 2018). "Review: Hanzel Und Gretyl – 'Satanik Germanik'". Intravenous Magazine. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Hanzel Und Gretyl - Satanik Germanik (2018) - Review". RockmusicRaider. August 25, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Juan, Dark (December 25, 2018). "Hanzel Und Gretyl Album Review: "Satanik Germanik" - METAL GODS TV". metalgodstv.com. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Sopor, Pierre (July 19, 2018). "Chronique | Hanzel Und Gretyl - Satanik Germanik". www.verdammnis.com (in French). Retrieved May 4, 2024.