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Fans have eagerly waited for what seems like an eternity, but now, the time has finally come to unveil the new singer of Oomph! - founding members CR4P and Flux took all the time they needed to find their fitting third band member, and Der Schulz was just that person - combining everything the band has always been known for. From day one, the band searched for a third member who would embody each aspect and process of the band. With Der Schulz (known by the band Unzucht), who was involved in the creative and songwriting process on the new album, the band successfully fulfilled its first lineup change in its 34 years of existence.
The band has also announced its first studio album featuring the new lineup. Kickstarting the new era of Oomph!, Richter und Henker (Judge & Executioner) will be released on 8 September via Napalm Records. The 14th studio album from the legendary NDH band, who has influenced the entire genre in its time, was once again produced and recorded by the band itself and combines all of its beloved established trademarks while strongly looking forward to the future. The first new track and video will get released on 11 July.
CR4P and Flux about the band's new singer: "Der Schulz was always our first choice. Since we have known and appreciated each other for a long time he was the first singer we approached. Of course, we also met with many other promising applicants in our studio and tried out the collaboration. In the end, Der Schulz convinced us because he manages to revive the feeling of the old Oomph! songs, and we harmonize extremely well on a human and creative level. He is a strong songwriter and lyricist and has the exact charisma, presence and character we were looking for. We had the right feeling all the way from the start!"
Richter und Henker clearly proves that Oomph! is returning stronger than before with its new lineup, charging straight forward! Album opener "Wem Die Stunde Schlägt" (eng. For Whom The Bell Tolls) makes an immediate statement, propelled by a hefty dose of industrial metal. The title track, "Richter und Henker", captivates the listener with a mixture of hooky guitars and chanting vocals while criticizing ignorant social movements. New wave influences are present in the heavy and groovy anti-war anthem "Nur Ein Mensch" (eng. Only A Human) - a future hit and strong sign against warmongering and empty slogans that force hatred and war. On "Wut" (Anger), Oomph! is supported by the genre idol Joachim Witt.
Oomph! on the new album: "Working together in this new constellation has spurred our creativity in the studio to the extreme. There will be some nice musical developments and surprises on the new album, Richter und Henker, without neglecting our typical Oomph! constants. Even our usual "test listeners" say the album sounds unmistakably like Oomph!
We can't wait to finally present the songs to you and play them live on tour!"
Since its formation in 1989, Oomph! has emerged as a highly influential band that has inspired later NDH giants. With Richter und Henker, the NDH masters prove that they remain a leading force in the scene! Link
Richter und Henker tracklist:
01. Wem die Stunde Schlägt
02. Richter und Henker
03. Soll das Liebe Sein?
04. Nur Ein Mensch
05. Schrei nur Schrei
06. Nichts wird mehr Gut
07. Sag Jetzt Einfach Nichts
08. Es ist Nichts, Wie es Scheint
09. Wo die Angst Gewinnt
10. All die Jahre
11. Wut feat. Joachim Witt
12. Ein Kleines Bisschen Glück
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