Kanonenfieber will release their second studio album, 'Die Urkatastrophe' on September 20 via Century Media and today they have released the official video for their new single, 'Der Maulwurf”, which you can see below.
“The fight against underground mines also began in the autumn/winter of 1914 with the beginning of trench warfare. The pioneers in charge of building the mine shafts worked 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Apart from the miserable oxygen, the so-called “moles” had to deal with water leaks and burial. The low tunnels made it impossible to work standing up, so the miners soon complained of back problems, open knees and hands, and foot diseases in the trenches. “Those who worked for long periods of time often suffered from mental illness and panic attacks as a result of their work,” the band says on the subject.
The First World War accelerated the path towards modernity and is considered the 'Die Urkatastrophe' (= 'primordial catastrophe') of the 20th century, which was characterized by wars, violence and displacement. Around 17 million people, including soldiers and civilians, lost their lives, large areas of Europe were destroyed and unresolved problems were left behind, giving rise to new violent conflicts. This album is dedicated to the victims of the First World War, so that they will not be forgotten. May their fate serve as a warning for all future generations, even after more than 100 years,” says Noise, who records all instruments in the studio and is also responsible for the Kanonenfieber concept.
‘Die Urkatastrophe’ – Tracklist:
1. Grossmachtfantasie]
2. Menschenmühle
3. Sturmtrupp
4. Der Maulwurf
5. Lviv zu Lemberg
6. Waffenbrüder
7. Gott mit der Kavallerie
8. Panzerhenker
9. Ritter der Lüfte
10. Verdun
11. Ausblutungsschlacht
12. Als die Waffen kamen
Like its predecessor, Kanonenfieber's second album, Die Urkatastrophe, is based on actual reports, letters and original documents from surviving soldiers and deceased from the First World War. His intention is not to glorify, because there is no glory in war. Everyone loses: their lives, their souls, their humanity. War is often described abstractly, through numbers and statistics. Kanonenfieber aims to tell the stories of nameless and faceless people to allow a small glimpse into their personal horrors and therefore the larger scale horror of humanity as a whole.
