Germany's industrial metal legends Die Krupps have inked a multi-album deal with Dependent Records - the first to come in 2026. The label will also reissue a large part of the band's catalogue in digital and physical formats.
Die Krupps' Jürgen Engler comments: "We're coming full circle, and that is a good thing! Our first contact with Stefan Herwig goes back about thirty years, before he founded Dependent Records. Back in the days, he hooked us up with Front Line Assembly for the compilation series Remix Wars and put us on a tour with them in North America in 1996. Now in 2025, the time has come for Die Krupps and Dependent to join forces in order to write the next chapter in our long history. It somehow feels like a homecoming - a great omen for the successful collaboration that we are very much looking forward to!"
Ralf Dörper adds: "With the exception of a short detour at a major record company during the early days of our career, we have always been with independent labels. Therefore, it is quite logical that we are joining Dependent Records in the 45th year of our band's history. Particularly as the label is run by a veteran and companion of many years, such as Stefan Herwig, who has continually brought new impulses to the scene."
The Dependent Records' director, Stefan Herwig, welcomes Die Krupps to the label: "Die Krupps are a musical legend, perhaps even the most traditional electronic band of their scene to be named in the same breath as DAF and Einstürzende Neubauten. What sets them apart from many of their peers is the undeniable fact that they are still very much active and going strong. This is exemplified by their highly successful US tour with Ministry and Nitzer Ebb, where the band enjoyed a phenomenal reception. We are electrified and thrilled to begin this cooperation".
Die Krupps have previously announced a European tour (see below). Link
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