Oomph
Band History Until now, there existed only one constant in the working method of theelectro-metal men Oomph!: the permanent change. Since their foundation in 1989,Dero (vocals, drums), Crap (guitar, keyboard) and Flux (guitar, sampling) havekept to their resolution; consequently also the new album EGO (meanwhile itis the seventh album) presents unknown and exciting facets of the"Braunschweiger" sound-pioneers. "For me as an artist and man, standstill is a foreignword", frontman Dero emphasizes his aversion to creative as well as privateself-satisfaction. Oomph! have worked on that sound, that helped the band toget their most successful album named PLASTIK (incl. the hit-singles Das weißeLicht and Fieber feat. Nina Hagen), without losing that typical unpolishedstyle.
"Of course we dared again a stylistic leap forward", Dero says. "EGO isvery varied, regarding the speed but also the vocal flexibility. It isdominated by emotive rising tension."From the title-song that staggers between manic-harsh self-reflection andmelodies, in which that song is full of itself, over the suddenly burstingaggression of Drop The Lie, till the thoughtful but gruesome-lovely Atem -"Oomph! have become more available and get faster to the point", Dero accuratelyanalyses. There is that cool-dragging groove of Bitter (that looks suspiciouslylike a hit) as well as the supple-gloomy Who Are You. We also find afantastic composed Rette Mich, the emotive rapidity of Kontrollverlust and the firstsingle Supernova - a song that does not only capitvate by the combination ofbeautiful piano-parts and powerful guitars.
It is also chosen "becausenearly nobody would have expected such a single - and that is not only because ofthe English lyrics", the singer explains. "Regarding the music, this songinvolves unforeseen and unexpected elements that show us in a new light."Supernova also represents an atmospheric innovation - "a positive fundamental moodis inherent in the new works. A mood one can not only gather from theharmonies but also from the lyrics." According to the album-title, EGO appears much more intimate than thepreceding social-critical albums. Supernova, for example, deals with an affair"that represents quite a peculiar universe for the protagonists", Dero explains.
"This track describes the fusion of two persons - I like this idea." Thesongwriting for EGO started directly following the last gig of the Skunk AnansieEuropean tour with Oomph! as special guest. The trio started to workindividually on new ideas. Finally, there were 25 songs to choose from; the 15 mostsignificant and promising ones (incl. two short instrumental songs) werechosen for EGO. The recording and mixing in the band`s ,Nagelstudio' required twomonths of work.
Also this time, Oomph! renounced an outstanding producer. Asbefore, only the mastering was let to Ted Jensen. "If you label it ,Oomph!',there should be nothing but ,Oomph!' in it", Dero explains his aversion toforeign influences. "The band only works this way. Regarding this, Virgin gaveus a free hand. That is exactly why we signed on there at that time.
" Nothing is of greater importance to Oomph! but their artistic licence. Thatis to what they live up on EGO to excess. Regarding the topics, these 15songs stir up and raise questions; regarding the music, no question remains open."Everybody should think over his job on every single day", Dero demands.That is exactly what Oomph! did. So they could again come up to their reputationas the most progressive band of German rock music.
A scene, losing itsbearings, is thirsty for a new input by one of its forerunners. After havinglistened to EGO, the crucial question is, how many bands actually can followOomph? BiographysIn-Depth Biography Name Dero Birthdate April 16th, 1970. Born in Wolfsburg, Germany. Position Vocals, drums, song writing. Hobbies Going to movies, playing sports, studying psycology, cooking,relaxing, reading, collecting CD's. Music start In the 1970's at family reunions Dero (singer) and his father(guitarist) performed Elvis and Beatles songs.
Other info Has been taking classical singing lessons for 4 years now. HasGerman and English Philology degrees. Was in a new-wave/punk band with Crap in1989. Name Crap Birthdate May 28th, 1970. Wolfsburg, Germany Position Guitars and keyboards Hobbies Playing sports, motorcycle riding, playing computer games, watchingtelevision and movies, reading books and music. Music start Got his first guitar as a Christmas gift when he was 7 yearsold.
Later on, he got his first synthesizer and started his first band titled"Phaze" which Crap states, "was terrible but helped me gain some expience." Other info Crap was in a new-wave/punk band with Dero in 1989. Some of hisinfluences are The Doors, Kraftwerk, AC/DC, Depeche Mode, and Iggy pop. Crapis always willing to compromise for the good of the band, which he says is hispersonal strength. In-Depth Biography Name Flux Birthdate May 5th, 1967. Salzgitter-Lebenstedt, Germany Position Guitars, samples, producing, mixing, contacting management Hobbies Playing sports, hanging out with friends, talking on the phone, andhelping out other bands Music start His Grandma played Piano and together, they performed for thefamily.
When he was 14 he got his first guitar, then when he was 16 he got hiselectric guitar and synthesizer Other info Known as "The Socializer" of the band. Flux hates intolerence inevery form. Some of his influences are Depeche Mode, Pantera, Kraftwerk, DAF,and The Cure In-Depth Biography Name Tobi Birthdate October 14th, 1972. Germany Position Live bass guitar Hobbies Movies and videos, football, baseball, darts, computer games, music,mixing drinks, going to parties Music start Has been playing bass guitar for 14 years. Used to go to a musicstore on the corner with a notebook and copy tablatures out of it. He drovehis parents crazy with how much he played his first bass guitar Other info Played in Access, Intoxicated, Ingrain, Inner Bleeding andDespised before becoming the official live bass for OOMPH! on May 25th, 1995 Name Léo Birthdate April 13th, 1970.
Born in Wolfsburg, Germany. Position Live drums Hobbies Taking care of his many animals. Hanging out watching movies and ofcourse playing music Music start Took 6 years of elementary musical instrument training. Thenlearned for 10 years from a 100 year old man in an orchestra. At age 16 heplayed his first live show with a Synthpop band. Other info Was doing lights and sound for OOMPH! in the beginning.
In 1994he became the live drummer
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