More ebm for free: Batch ID and Groupe T

Farther promoting the free EBM, presented by the bands themselves.

Batch ID have uploaded their first release "Testosterone" to celebrate their 1 year birthday, for free both on last.fm and the marvellous Piratebay. Happy birthday Batch ID! You can download it song by song here or, if you have Utorrent or a similar program, download it directly from The Pirate Bay right here.

Farther, there is Groupe T, which isn't entirely old school EBM, but rather a mix of noise and Feindflug-like music. However, their last release is dedicated to Front 242, which must be the best homage to this legendary band that has ever been made. Listen for yourself! You can find legal downloads to their whole discography, (which is whole 6 albums) on their myspace page. Scroll below on the left side till you see Group T Online Discography links. The Front 242 homage can be downloaded here.

A few more updates: The Blister Exists, Tech Nomader, Stockholm Wrecking Crew

The Blister Exists (previously known as Judge: Dred) have announced their first full length album "RAW". You can hear short demos of some of the new songs on their myspace. One of the tracks feature the vocals of Johan Damm (Dupont, Volt, newer Poupée Fabrikk, Menticide), which fit this type of music really well. From the sound of myspace The Blister Exists continue their unique style of raw, slow, crushing heavy old school EBM. The new album will be released on 22. June. Additionally, a new exclusive song from this band will appear on Old School Electrology later this summer.

Tech Nomader are also finally stepping up with their debute album "New Seed", which will be released on Electric Tremor on 12. June. Watch out for their Spanish bullfighting/bullstomping straight forward old school EBM!

And, make sure to check out the new swedish old school EBM band: Stockholm Wrecking Crew. They have a nice punkish approach, and a typical Swedish sound. Check their first three songs on Myspace, or download one of them (Revolverman): here which SWC were so kind to upload for free.

New releases from SPARK! and T.W.A.T.

Recent days have seen two releases from two magnificent Swedish bands.

T.W.A.T. are out with their demo "Too Rude For Radio". It's entirely for free for a limited time, and can be downloaded here. (If you don't see the download link page, click on the link again, sometimes Sendspace gets lost). The demo includes five tracks in high quality mp3, including their newest peace with the same title - which just once again assures us that the music outside the radio is where the real quality is! Did I remember to say it's there for a limited time? Get it before it disappears!

SPARK! have finally released their new long awaited album "Ett

 Lejon I Dig", with 10 new tracks, and you can buy the CD from their newly launched website for a very reasonable price. A review should be up on Eine Tasse Jäger sometime in the future! Otherwise, as SPARK! say: you can expect the same sound as from their previous releases. 

Some new updates from EBM scene

Sturm Café. The band is returning for two last concerts, so make sure not to miss them! One is for the Swedes in Göteborg on 16th of May. The other should be on Familientreffen V, but it hasn't been confirmed by Electric-Tremor yet. I asked, but they are somewhat slow with replies. However I see the band name is back on the list on their festival page, so it should be a good sign.

A.D.A.C. 8286. Their second album "Love, Hate n Rage" has been released for soon two months, and Eine Tasse Jäger has been enjoying it equally long. It's strong, powerful, and filled with quality tracks from beginning to end. It's also fresh in the old school EBM scene: the mix of electro punk, hardcore EBM, and very old school style. Make sure to check out their Hidden Track (number 14), it has a very nice DAF and Liaisons Dangereuses feel to it! "Love, Hate n Rage" will be the album of 2009. It can be bought from Electric Tremor shop, although it would be very nice if it could be purchased digitally.

SPARK! are releasing their new and long awaited album on May 18th. This is how the cover looks like: (click for larger picture).

T.W.A.T. Are filling up their track list with yet another nice song "Policestate", which you can check out on their Myspace. Eine Tasse Jäger blog will do an interview with this project, make sure to come back for it in the nearest future. 

Bodyfarm are now to be found on Electric Tremor shop with whole three albums. This band is unique in its own sound, and a slightly different take on old school EBM. You can listen to some songs on Bodyfarm Myspace.

Bomb Likör! is yet another project from Thoralf from Jäger 90. Does anyone have count on how many projects he has? Bomb Likör! is more like DAF than any other band and is very strongly suggested. And while we are on the subject of Jäger 90, check out the videos from their Swedish tour - where they apparently played a song from Bomb Likör! as well. 

Jäger 90 in Sweden

Eine Tasse Jäger has been very busy lately, so there have been no updates, but they will come shortly.

In the meanwhile, Sweden has the pleasure of Jäger 90's little mini tour which will happen in the coming days. Tomorrow, 1. May, the band will appear on stage on Klubb Kalabalik in Växjo, and the day after tomorrow, which will precisely be 2. May, Jäger 90 will play on Bodytåget in Sugar Bar, Stockholm. Make sure to not miss this magnificent band if you have a chance. 

1. May: Klubb Kalabalik, with support from SPARK! and DJ-ing from mister Friherren, who is no other but the man from Sturm Café. (so now, when you all get drunk, you can collectively demand a Sturm Café reunion!) 

2. May, Sugar Bar, with support from Spetsnaz and Autodafeh. This should be a grand design in hard beating ebm. 

Electro Bosom.Buddies Music released!

The anhalt ebm compilation from Electro Arc is released since a couple of days ago. The fine thing with it is that you can digitally buy it for a very acceptable price, here. (This site requires a registration, and for some reason it doesn't allow to pick a country other than Germany and two others - my solution to that was to just go with Deutschland and type in 10000 as post code).

Electro Bosom.Buddies Music is a very fine release. Some of the tracks have been heard before, others were quite new. You can hear a sample of each song on the album download page and make an opinion yourself. Eine Tasse Jäger blog was especially fond of Ad:KeY - Aggro's Baby, A.D.A.C. 8286 - Sport Frei, Hagen's Brut - Angst, Digital Factor - Dopamin, and Frontal - Aus und Vorbei. But in general, all of the songs on this compilation are quality pieces, each doing a very nice work to represent the band it's from. Musically, you get a mix of electro punk, slower more tough anhalt EBM, faster hard beating minimal electronics, and straight forward EBM, with some entirely new less known bands as well as veterans. 

Bands included are: Ad:KeY, Guerrilla, Darkmen, Dupont, Severe Illusion, A.D.A.C. 8286, Kraft, Ionic Vision, Elite!, Hagen's Brut, Spark!, Body Pleasure, Equitant, UGH...!, Digital Factor, Struck 9, Judge: Dred (The Blister Exists), Standgericht, and Frontal.

Electro Arc made a fine compilation which suits as an introduction album about oldschool influenced EBM in general, and a nice exclusive collection, which will suit any EBM fan.

Newest additions to the band list: Pact of Warsaw, Oldschool Union, and Bodystyler

There have been many new anhalt EBM bands lately, here goes some of the most recent.

The first newcommer is Pact of Warsaw. This band is a joined forces project from ELITE! and A.D.A.C. 8286. What is unique with this band is that it digs more selectively in the old school EBM scene, searching for influences. Such bands as Paranoid and Die Warzau can be heard in their music. In addition you can hear the sound of both ELITE! and A.D.A.C. 8286. Only two tracks are uploaded on their myspace, but the band says it is working with more. Pact of Warsaw is quality music all the way.

Finland isn't the first country that comes to mind when you think about old school EBM. Therefore it is a pleasure to present Oldschool Union. Entirely new band, with lyrics only in Finnish, and strong, good quality old school EBM, the way we all like it! The Finnish language fits this sort of music very well, and adds some originality as well. So far you can only hear this on Myspace, but possibly a different form of release might come soon. Now, where do I order this beer...

Bodystyler is one of the bands to appear on Familientreffen V. Altmark Elektros fans look no farther, this project apparently must be either A:E under a different name, or a new project from same people (since some of the older A:E songs are present). However, musically this is somewhat different from typical anhalt EBM. It is still minimalist and hard beating electro, but Bodystyler employs some unusual sounds and synths in their compositions. Make sure to check out for yourself on their myspace.

KROPP to replace Sturm Café on Familientreffen V

The now split-up Sturm Café naturally won't appear on Familientreffen V (although it would be very nice with a final good-bye concert, especially for their fans who haven't seen this band live). The replacement for Sturm is however clear - the hard beating love song producing in good old Nitzer Ebb style: KROPP. It is very sad to see Sturm Café go, but KROPP is definetly a worthy replacement with their energy, musically technical skill (listen to that synth!) and McCarthy's vocal influence that is stronger than in any other old school EBM band; AUGH AUGH!!




It can't be stressed enough, but if you like old school EBM and at least some of the bands this blog promotes: YOU MUST ATTEND THIS FESTIVAL. Here is the line-up for this year:

FRIDAY:

PARADE GROUND		00.00 (Mitternachtsspecial)
E-CRAFT		22.30
SPETSNAZ		21.30
PROCEED		20.30
JÄGER 90		19.45
KROPP		19.00
GUERRILLA		18.25

SATURDAY:

RUMMELSNUFF		00.00 (Mitternachtsspecial)
VOLVO 242		22.30
A SPLIT SECOND		21.30
COINSIDE		20.30
SEQUENZ-E		19.30
VOID KAMPF		18.45
AUTODAFEH		18.00
KOMMANDO XY		17.15
AD:KEY		16.30
AGREZZIOR		15.45
BODYSTYLER		15.00

Familientreffen V is 24-26 July (the 26th is dedicated to a football match). Eine Tasse Jäger blog was there last year and can voutch for the friendly and even family atmosphere (hence the title) with tons of good music (both the bands and DJs) and lots of fun. This festival is simply a must for all boys and girls who like this style of music. Not the least, the festival tickets are as cheap as they can be, and you can order them here. The ordering process is a little complicated, mostly in German only, requires registration on Electric-Tremor and you have to manually transfer the payment, but it isn't as difficult as it looks like. If I can do it, you can do it. In worst case, send me a note or reply here, and maybe I can help. Eine Tasse Jäger received tickets in mail just a few days ago.

Here are some of the new unreleased songs from Sturm Café..

Sturm Café put up their newest unreleased tracks for free download (now that the second album won't be released after the split-up of the band), and I got the "OK" to publish them on this blog.

Download them here (rapidshare)
or
Here (sendspace) (in case rapidshare is too busy..)

These are five songs:
1. Tot (not the remixed version on Tot EP)
2. Der Löwe Ist Zurück
3. Morgen Kommt Der Schwede
4. 360 (instrumental)
5. Fegefeuer

Otherwise, another EP "Scheissnormal" from Sturm Café might eventually be released as the last from Sturm Café - here is to hoping that it comes true!

RIP Sturm Café 2001-2009

This blog is sad to bring you very disappointing news.

Sturm Café have split up, as announced by the band itself:

"From this day, 22st of February 2009, Sturm Café no longer exist as a band.
This decision was taken today by Gustav and Jonatan who both leaves the band without bad blood."

Sturm Café was one of the most known and popular bands in EBM since their successful debut album "So Seelisch So Schön". Largely influenced by Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft and early Nitzer Ebb, but also drawing influence from NDW, this band was different, funny, original, playful, catchy, pop, but always hard punching old school EBM. Therefore it is very sad to see one of the veterans of the revival of old school EBM disappear.

It is even more disappointing to see them go, considering all the live concerts that were lined up this spring and summer, as well as the planned new releases.


I will post an update soon about their newer tracks which were made for the new album.

New album from Jäger 90

Carying the vision of Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft and early Nitzer Ebb farther, one of the most important and skilled bands in recent ten years of old school ebm, Jäger 90 announce that they are working with their fourth album.

The announcement only says the band is working with composing new tracks, and any potential recording and release date is impossible to define yet. However, the title for the new album is decided upon, and will be "Drischne Skasal".

Jäger 90 are otherwise lined up for several concerts this spring, so let's hope the album comes before then, although that doesn't seem likely. They will appear live in Sweden: Klubb Kalabalik in Växjo on 1. May, and on Bodytåget Club on 2. May. Farther, you can also see them in Germany during summer - 18. July on Amphi-Festival, 24. July on Familientreffen 5, and 4. September on Nocturnal Culture Night.

News stream: T.W.A.T., Angstfabrikk, Batch ID, Guerrilla, Judge: Dred or The Blister Exists

Time has come for another load of old school ebm news, keeping up the news-channel image for this blog. *Insert commercial here: have a sip of Eine Tasse Jäger every day!*

T.W.A.T. continue their Oi! Body Music trend with another two new quality tracks, which you can now listen to on their myspace: "Gaza" and "The Barricades". Let's hope that T.W.A.T. get all the attention they deserve when they play at WGT warm-up on 28. May in Leipzig. The unique and different catchy style of this band is definetly worth everything.

Angstabrikk have released their album "Daneben heißt richtig liegen" and you can buy it and view the track list here. It includes many of the songs you can hear on their space, and interestingly a cover of Dead Kennedys old hit "California Über Alles". This album doesn't entirely present the style Eine Tasse Jäger is about, but some songs like S.W.G.A.C.D.S. will definetly appeal to old school ebm fans. You can see them live in Leipzig, 21. February (that's next weekend).

Guerrilla are preparing for their appearance on Familientreffen 5 this summer, with new tracks on their Myspace. Go there for a taste of more new minimalist old school ebm!

Batch ID are keeping it up with more new material as well: "EBM Girl" is their newest song and you can hear it on Myspace. The band has plans to release an album on their own label soon. While waiting for that to happen, you can download their song "Charterfront" for free here.

Judge: Dred has changed band name to The Blister Exists, and all older material and new album to come will be under this name. "Judge: Dred" had to be dropped because of potential copy right problems, when officially releasing an album on a label. Which should mean that this old school ebm band with their heavy Pouppée Fabrikk worshipping style, should release a debute soon. All hail The Blister Exists!

Another good old school ebm compilation is coming: Electro Bosom.Buddies Music

Electro Arc and the "independent music maniac" Intrendent is releasing another old school ebm compilation this March 20th: Electro Bosom.Buddies Music.



















Featuring mostly newer anhalt ebm and new old school ebm bands, this 1 CD compilation is a great introduction to this genre of music for those who aren't familiar with it. It holds a great variety of bands, so it should appeal to ebm veterans as well, making sure everyone is updated about the newest acts in this scene. In addition, some of the tracks appear to be exclusive.

The list:

AD:KeY - Agro's Baby
Guerrilla - What Are You
Darkmen - Accept The Pain(Cachin mix)
Dupont - Run For Protection(E-Arc edit)
Severe Illusion - Lost (Electro Arx mix)
A.D.A.C. 8286 - Sport Frei (Gymnastic Version)
Kraft - Stampfe
Ionic Vision - She Is (Masturbation Mix)
ELITE! - Mein Maedchen
Hagen's Brut - Angst
SPARK! - Boots
Body Pleasure - Dictatorship
Equitant - Koerperwaerme
UGH...! - Hauptsache Laut
Digital Factor - Dopamin
Struck 9 - Gunmaster
Judge: Dred - Wrong Respect(Slow Mix)
Standgericht - Totalitaer
Frontal - Aus Und Vorbei

The title Electro Bosom.Buddies Music certainly won't make EBM seem less gay, but it's all in the good fun. This compilation is a nice "warm-up" to the 4 CD Old School Electrology that will be released this June.

Here is some old school EBM for free download: Void Kampf and Lokomotiv

Void Kampf, the French old school EBM act have just been signed on Sigsaly Transmissions and have announced to release their new album this June. The title: "Sévère Mais Juste". They are also lined up for our beloved Familientreffen V festival in July.

Void Kampf are different in their music, expanding their tracks to techno and more noisy composition from time to time, yet always remaining EBM. There is also some humour involved - such as the marvellous EBM cover of an old 80s hit: Boys (Summertime Love) by Sabrina, which appears under the name "Hidden Track" in one of their demos.

Speaking of which, Void Kampf have been very generous and put up their three demos for download, entirely for free on their official homepage. Go there for download and view other general info about Void Kampf, or just follow these links directly:
Void Kampf - First Assault.
Void Kampf - Suck My Beat.
Void Kampf - Non Stop Sucking Beats.

Some won't admit it, but Eine Tasse Jäger blog knows you wonder about the Sabrina cover! It can be found in First Assault release.


Another band that deserves a mention is Lokomotiv. Once announced dead, and now returning with their hard beats and fast and heavy old school EBM, they are playing in Dessau, Germany on 14. February. (That's next Saturday).


They also put up their EP "Steam" for free download here.



Eine Tasse Jäger blog wishes many other bands would consider this sort of promotion. It is a pity some of the artists are almost impossible to find, their albums either being sold out or their demos existing only on Myspace as a preview. Spread it!

Incoming: new albums from Sturm Café, A.D.A.C. 8286, Darkmen, Sequenz-E

The year 2009 is already looking very promising. So here goes another stream of news and album announcements:

A.D.A.C. 8286 announced a new album this March. It will be released on Electric Tremor and promises more pure old school ebm. The factory boys are back! The album bears the title "Love, Hate 'n' Rage" - which also sounds as a good description of their previous material, so one can expect the same hardcore old school ebm style.




Sturm Café are promising a new album this spring. The band is already lined up for several concerts in late spring and rest of the summer in Sweden, Germany (Familientreffen V), and more. It will follow the same style their previous full lenght album did (So Seelisch So Schön): which means a mix of harder ebm tracks like Mozart Ideal and Stiefelfabrik, and tracks closer to synth-pop in style, yet remaining old school ebm. Sounds like another classic from Sturm Café in other words! There is also a mention of an EP to be released sometime soon. Eine Tasse Jäger will keep you posted once the more detailed dates are known!

Darkmen are also building up their discography with a new release. It is being made as we speak, and should come out this month. Produced by Ionic Vision and released on their label Machineries of Joy. Darkmen is a relatively new band with several EPs and one full-length album, but the minds behind it have been working with music for many years. You can expect maximum old school ebm experience with a good dose of Nitzer Ebb and Front 242 infuence. Follow the link to their Myspace to have a taste.


And last, but not least: a new releaze from Sequenz-E is coming this spring, also released on Electric Tremor.