Photos from Familientreffen V part 1

Familientreffen V was as fantastic as expected! Here are some photos of Guerrilla, Kommando XY, KROPP, Jäger 90, Sturm Café, Parade Ground, AD:KeY, AutoDaFeh, Void Kampf, A Split Second, and all the stompers, sledgehammers, beer drinkers, and the unlucky combination of dirt and rain on asfalt. Despite the latter, this was as great as last year - but it is impossible to describe the greatness of this festival - you have to be there!

Part 2 here.

I will update this post with links at the bottom to other galleries as I find them, so check back from time to time if you want to see more.

Youtube links:

Jäger 90 - Stiefelblitz

Jäger 90/Bomb Likör - Der Verzicht

Jäger 90/Bomb Likör - Der Verzicht (from another angle)

Jäger 90 - new song

Jäger 90 - Blitze in deinen Augen

Jäger 90 - another new song

Jäger 90 - again new song ("Dessau")

AD:KeY - Hoch die Hämmer

Spetsnaz - To The Core

Bodystyler - Bodystyler

Bodystyler - Belief

A Split Second - Mambo Witch

A Split Second - On Command

Sturm Café - Radiosüchtig

Proceed - Dik ta tur

Kommando XY - Varfor?

Autodafeh - Anger And Hate

Sequenz E - Angst

Volvo 242 - Violent Playground

Coinside - Jugend Marschiert

Coinside - Hexenhammer

Familientreffen V: THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!

I wish everyone a really great festival (but there is no point in "wishing" - it will without a doubt be great!!)

See you there!!

Happy Summer From Eine Tasse Jäger

Less than two weeks are left til Familientreffen, and it will be very nice to see Sturm Café there afterall! It will be their last concert, so make sure to not miss it! Mr. T. is coming for you...

To find out more about the story of Sturm Café, why the band broke up, you can read the interview that Electric Tremor did some time ago. Scroll down on their page for the English translation.

As long as we are speaking about Electric Tremor: their shop has received an update, and you can now buy the new Spark! release, the new The Blister Exists album RAW, and the new Mr. Dupont album.

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.