Blutengel was formed in 1998 after Chris Pohl had decided to give up the preceding project, Seelenkrank (which had released two albums), due to contractual problems. Just as its predecessor, Blutengel uses melodious electronic tunes in combination with both male and female voices. The lyrics are primarily in German or English and mixed between male and female vocals paired with electronic sounds and with songs often focusing on all aspects of love, from the tragedy of hopeless romance of vampires (all the way to the more animal aspects of desire) and aspects of death and the afterlife.
The first album Child of Glass was released in early 1999 with Kati Roloff and Nina Bendigkeit as the original female vocalists.
In 2001, the second album Seelenschmerz was released. Nina left to concentrate on photography and eventually form the band Formalin. Gini Martin joined the band as the second female voice alongside Kati. The first Blutengel gig ever took place at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen on June 1, 2001, in Leipzig, in front of 10,000 fans. At the end of 2001, the single Black Roses was released with Constance Rudert as a session singer. The band performed at the Dark Storm Festival where Constance appeared on stage with Kati and Gini. This was the last time the band would play with its original line-up. Kati and Gini left the band days later for personal reasons and founded their own project together, Tristesse de la Lune. Constance, who had originally only been recruited for the single "Black Roses", became a full time member of Blutengel. Eva Pölzing joined soon after as a second vocalist.
Angel Dust was released in 2002, placing 58th on the German Charts.The Angel Dust promotional photo-shoot and booklet was made by Nina Bendigkeit.
In 2004 their fourth album, Demon Kiss, was released, featuring the single "Forever". A DVD release Live Lines and the album-length EP The Oxidising Angel appeared in 2005, the latter of which contained new material as well as a cover of "Cry Little Sister" from The Lost Boys soundtrack. In early October Eva Pölzing decided to leave the band due to other projects. Eva was replaced by Ulrike Goldmann (ex-Say-Y).
For the following two years, the band released a couple of singles with a slightly more "pop-driven" sound until their fifth album, Labyrinth was released in September 2007. It reached 36th in the German charts, and featured the single "Lucifer", and the live favourite "Engelsblut".
In 2009 Blutengel released the album Schwarzes Eis, which featured the single "Dancing in the Light" and accompanying music video to promote the album. An extended edition of this album contained three full CDs, each with its own subtitle (Schwarzes Eis, the instrumental Behind the Mirror and Redemption). The EP Soultaker was released later that year.
In 2010, they performed at the Amphi Festival featuring Anja Milow, Maria Rehfeld and Jenny Haufe who had been hired in 2009 as a dancers for the Schwarzes Eis Tour. Days later, it was announced on the official website that Constance had been replaced by two new singers, Anja Milow and Steffi Weingarten. Both featured on the seventh album Tränenherz, released in 2011 and placed in the German charts at number 12. Two singles "Über den Horizont" & "Reich Mir Die Hand" were released to promote the album, with accompanying music videos the latter featuring Pohl's new girlfriend Viki Scarlet as the "Bloody Girl" in Reich Mir Die Hand who would later become a permanent dancer.
The EP Nachtbringer followed that same year. a music video was released for the title track featuring the complete lineup excluding Jenny for this video. Steffi was fired from the band before they began touring and on her official Facebook page, she wrote a statement claiming that she was not allowed to tour due to legal issues with Constance. Jenny left in 2012, followed by Anja to focus on her job as a model for the clothing label AMF Korsets, continue college studies and work as an independent designer with her label Madone Noire.
Monument and Black Symphonies (2012–2014) Edit
From May 12 to May 20, 2012 Blutengel toured North America for the first time. Playing in Mexico City, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and in Montreal for the Kinetik Festival. After the tour Maria Rehfeld left the band.[citation needed]
The first single from the album Monument, "Save Our Souls", was released in November 2012 while the second single, "You Walk Away", was released in January 2013. The album Monument was released in February 2013 and placed #4 & #96 on the German and Switzerland music charts respectively. "Kinder dieser Stadt" was released on July 19, 2013, as the third single from Monument.
Blutengel released an orchestral compilation album, Black Symphonies (An Orchestral Journey), on February 28, 2014. A single and music video for "Krieger" were released to promote the album.
Omen & Nemesis: The Best of & Reworked (2014–2016)
The first single "Asche Zu Asche", from their upcoming album was released on November 14, 2014. The second single, "Sing", was released on January 23, 2015.
Omen was released on February 12, 2015.
The band then embarked on the first leg of the Omen tour in April and spanning through to August. Festival appearances include Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Mera Luna Festival, and Summer Breeze Open Air.
A new EP, In Alle Ewigkeit, was announced via the band's website in early August as well as the tour dates for the second leg of the Omen tour, which began in November and ended in early December. The new EP was released 23 October 2015, and featured a reworking of 'Weg Zu Mir' originally from 'Child of Glass' which served as a preview for the upcoming 'Best of' album.
Chris Pohl recorded guest vocals on Italian industrial group Helalyn Flowers' "Beware of Light" single which was released by Belgian label Alfa Matrix Records in October 2015.
On 26 February 2016, their 'best of' album Nemesis: The Best of & Reworked was released with re-recorded versions of BlutEngel classics. To support this release, they will be playing 'Nemesis - Open Air Festival' in July.
Due to legal issues, Omen was re-released under the title Save Us.
Leitbild & Un:Gott (2016–present) Edit
In early 2016, BlutEngel entered the studio to record a new album, set for a release in February 2017.
"Complete", the first single from the upcoming 10th album, Leitbild, was released on December 2, 2016. it featured two B-sides and a remix by British darkwave act Massive Ego. The second single "Lebe Deinen Traum" was released as a digital single on February 3, 2017.
Leitbild was released on 17 February. The album would be the band's third straight album to chart in the top 5 of the Media Control Charts at number 4. The album would also chart Swiss Music Charts at #49. BlutEngel went on Tour starting in April and ended in May to promote Leitbild, with Massive Ego as their support. On 12 May, they performed an acoustic set which was recorded for release on DVD as, A Special Night Out: Live & Acoustic in Berlin.
After the Leitbild tour ended, Chris teased that he began work on a new Mini Album or EP to be released towards the end of the year. The new Mini Album was later confirmed and entitled Black. The 2nd leg of the Leitbild tour was also announced for October through December, 2017. Live im Wasserschloss Klaffenbach will be released April 2018, with footage from their 'Nemesis - Open Air Festival' from July 2016.
In May, 2018 BlutEngel were back in the studio working on their next album, Un:Gott, which was released 15th February 2019 and was promoted with a tour, that began in February. The tour was once again supported by Massive Ego.
A new Mini Album "Damokles" was released on November 1st, 2019.
During the COVID-19 pandemic three singles were released. The first Wir Sind Unsterblich on 27th March. The second, Obscured, a collaboration with Hocico on 3rd April. The third, Nothing But A Void, a collaboration with Massive Ego was released Friday 13th of November.
Line-up
Current members
Chris Pohl – vocals, lyrics, programming (1998–present)
Ulrike Goldmann – vocals and lyrics (2005–present)
Current dancers
Viki Scarlet – Main Visual Concept (2011–present)
Former members
1998–2000: Nina Bendigkeit (now in Formalin;also female voices on Seelenkrank and Terminal Choice albums) – Vocals and lyrics
1998–2002: Kati Roloff (was in Tristesse de la Lune with Gini but left in late 2006) – Vocals
2000–2002: Gini Martin (now in Tristesse de la Lune) – Vocals and Lyrics
2002–2005: Eva Pölzing – Vocals
2002–2010: Constance Rudert (now in Cinderella Effect)– session singer then Vocals and Visual Concept
2010–2011: Steffi Weingarten – Vocals
2009–2012: Anja Milow – Vocals and Visual Concept
Former dancers
2001–2009: Sonja Semmler (now in Masters of Comedy – Live performance, visual concept (their first official dancer/performance artist to be part of the band)
2009-2012: Jenny Haufe- Visual Concept
2009-2012: Maria Rehfeld- Visual Concept
Albums Edit
1999: Child of Glass
2001: Seelenschmerz
2002: Angel Dust
2004: Demon Kiss
2007: Labyrinth
2009: Schwarzes Eis
2011: Tränenherz
2013: Monument
2015: Omen/Save Us
2017: Leitbild
2019: Un:Gött
A New Dawn
Blutengel Lyrics
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Searching for my future
I leave my home
I leave my past
Just to search for something new
I escape from the world of sadness
I try to become a better man
Trying to survive
I wanna reach a new horizon
I wanna to try to touch the sky
I don't want to turn back anymore
I leave my memories behind
Like a phoenix from the ashes
My life will shine again
I'm burning down my past
I'm solitary man
I am waiting for a new dawn
But tomorrow never comes
I waste my youth
I waste my future
I am trapped inside this time
In the song "A New Dawn" by Blutengel, the lyrics depict the journey of an individual who is on the search for their future while being haunted by their past. The first stanza describes the singer driving on an endless road, leaving behind their home and past in search of something new. This act of leaving everything behind represents their desire to start anew and find a new direction in life. The following lines explain their personal struggles with sadness and the need to become a better person, akin to being a soldier fighting in a war. The line, "trying to survive" indicates the gravity of their situation, highlighting the challenges they face.
The second stanza highlights their aspiration to reach new heights and leave their memories behind. It is demonstrated through the line, "like a phoenix from the ashes, my life will shine again," which represents the singer's rebirth and their ability to overcome past struggles. The lines "I'm burning down my past, I'm solitary man" symbolize the changes they are making in their life, including becoming an isolated person to create space for introspection.
The last stanza portrays the singer's conflicts with time, awaiting a new dawn but finding themselves trapped in the present. This line indicates the desperation and hopelessness they feel. Overall, "A New Dawn" encourages listeners to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and never lose hope in finding a new direction in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving on an endless road
I am moving forward in life with no clear destination or endpoint in sight.
Searching for my future
I am seeking to discover what lies ahead for me.
I leave my home
I am departing from a place that has become stagnant and unfulfilling.
I leave my past
I am leaving behind the pain and regrets of my former life.
Just to search for something new
I am willing to take risks and explore new possibilities for my life.
I escape from the world of sadness
I am distancing myself from a life that brought me only misery and disappointment.
I try to become a better man
I am actively working to improve myself and create a better future.
Feel like a soldier in a useless war
I feel like I am struggling in a battle that has no clear winners and no real purpose.
Trying to survive
I am struggling to stay afloat and keep going in the face of adversity.
I wanna reach a new horizon
I am aspiring to achieve something great and meaningful for my life.
I wanna to try to touch the sky
I want to explore the unknown and seek out new opportunities for personal growth.
I don't want to turn back anymore
I am committed to moving forward and leaving my former life behind.
I leave my memories behind
I am letting go of the past and embracing the unknown future.
Like a phoenix from the ashes
I am summoning the strength to rise up from my struggles and start anew.
My life will shine again
I am looking forward to a brighter future filled with happiness and fulfillment.
I'm burning down my past
I am actively working to close the door on my former life and its troubles.
I'm solitary man
I am facing my struggles and challenges alone, with no one else to rely on.
I am waiting for a new dawn
I am eagerly anticipating a better, brighter future for myself.
But tomorrow never comes
Despite my hopes for the future, I am aware that things may not always work out as planned.
I waste my youth
I am worried that I may be squandering my best years on a fruitless pursuit.
I waste my future
I fear that my present actions are setting me up for a future filled with regret and unhappiness.
I am trapped inside this time
I feel stuck in a place where I am unable to move forward or make progress towards my goals.
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Justine L
'' je vais sur une route sans fin,
cherchant mon avenir
je laisse ma maison
je laisse mon passé
pour rechercher quelque chose de nouveau
je m'échappe d'un monde de tristesse
j'essaye de devenir un homme meilleur
je me sens comme un soldat dans une guerre inutile,
essayant de survivre
je veux atteindre un nouvel horizon
je veux essayer de toucher le ciel
je ne veux plus me retourner
je laisse mes souvenirs derrière moi
comme un Phoenix renaît de ses cendres
ma vie brillera à nouveau
je consume mon passé
je suis un homme solitaire
j'attends une nouvelle aube
mais demain n'arrive jamais
je gâche ma jeunesse
je gâche mon futur
je suis prisonnier de ce temps ''
Lord Kesharq
this band surprised me, for me , i haven't really liked most of there other songs, but this song basically blowed me away. they should have more songs like this one. :)
Ariane Schmidt
I'm so far behind..... I've loved german/industrial for over half my life, and I've just discovered this band...... I love them... a lot....
Daniela Oliveros
Amo blutengel ♡♡♡
Sobiesław Ostrowski
zajebiste klimaty
Elana Wiles
Fantastic Song!!! 💖🔥🌹
54spiritedwill54
I love this song! I can't stop watching it!
thalyson franci
dance gotico !!!!!!!!!!!muito massa
Moriel Gwynbleidd
What could I say? It is just Perfect! And, yes, they have really gr8 and so realystic lyrics!
Tanzenergise
i knew from the intro synth i was gonna like this song. through the entire song it hasen't disapointed me one bit.
whatroads4x4
I love this song. I like the electronic sounds. Reminds of old school trance music. Love this thisss song