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Satanik Germanik Album Review

Published

6 years ago

July 11, 2018

Ron

ACHTUNG ACHTUNG HANZEL UND GRETYL IST DIE Scheiße

Hanzel und Gretyl just released their 8th Album Satanik Germanik, Which is the follow up from 2014’s Black Forest Metal. HUG which consists of Vas Kallas and Kaizer Von Loopy or KyzrWolf, has been dishing out the Germanic music for over 20 years.

Satanik Germanik is no exception, this album has it all. Hard Rocking Guitars, German lyrics infused with English, hard bass and harder drums all cleverly woven into the dark lore of evil music, but not being cheesy about it.

The album starts right into it, with the track We Rise as Demons. This song is perfect song to open up with for it sets the tone very hauntingly. Vas’s Vocals are dark and gritty getting low from the depths of hell. This track is exactly what HUG is, guitar shreds, evil vocals and just bad ass lyrics.

Black Six Order is another great track, the song title is the same name for the HUG fans who pledged their souls for Vas and Kaizer. The track is a banger though, makes you want to just pump your fist, bang your head and fuck up shit.

Trinken Mit Der Kaizer is another favorite track of mine, not only because it’s a great song that’s entertaining and fun, but also because it’s actually something that I enjoy to do. Translated means Drink With the Kaizer Which is always fun to do with Kaizer and you know that it will more than likely consist of drinking out of Das Boot.

Probably my two favorite tracks of the album have to be, Unter Alles and 13 Moons. Unter Alles is a fast hard kicking song that just reminds me of a call back to Uber Alles. I love Kaizer’s Vocals and just the eerie feel to it. 13 Moons is another song that just brings Vas’s Vocals to perfection. It’s an amazing song and the lyrics are perfect as well. 13 is my number is another anthem for the fans of HUG to scream out again.

Overall Satanik Germanik is what you expect from the Hanzel und Gretyl camp. 11 tracks of killer songs that just proves that HUG is still here and won’t be leaving anytime soon. If you haven’t picked up this album yet, I encourage you to do so. You can buy it here. I can’t wait for HUG to come around and tour for this album, I think it will make for a great visual.

PROST !!!!!!

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Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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I got my hands on the opaque red vinyl and just looks awesome spinning on the player. It’s crazy to think that this album has so many hits and no filler songs, even the songs that didn’t become hits are just as good as the hits.

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2 months ago

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Published

2 months ago

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JJ Ulizio

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While I wouldn’t call it album of the year or anything. It’s definitely worth checking out. Standout tracks: “Nihilism” and “The Far Side”.

Vended can be found on the usual socials. And the album is available on all streaming platforms. And physical copies can be purchased though https://www.officialvended.com

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JJ has been a contributing writer and huge asset to Empire and Empire Extreme since the very begining. He is always digging for new bands and has a true heart and desire to see the bands grow and succeed.

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