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
Solitary Angel
Blutengel Lyrics
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The night is dark and cold
Rain is falling
And then he appears
He's so beautiful
And he's a wise man
He brings the change
Angel in human shape
He's the solitary angel
And he's not from heaven sent
He tries to bring the peace to the world
He brings salvation and he brings love
The world still needs another leader
And he's the only one to be
He can see into your soul
He leads you to a better life
Just follow me
Come into my world
Believe in my sanctuary
No more pain
For the people on earth
No more wars
He's the saviour
He brings love
To all cold hearts
No more fear
Believe in his sanctuary
The world still needs another leader
And he's the only one to be
He can see into your soul
He leads you to a better life
He's the solitary angel
And he's not from heaven sent
He tries to bring the peace to the world
He brings salvation and he brings love
The world still needs another leader
And he's the only one to be
He can see into your soul
He leads you to a better life
The song "Solitary Angel" by Blutengel talks about a mysterious figure who appears on a dark, rainy night. He is described to be beautiful and wise, like an angel in human form. The lyrics portray him as a savior who tries to bring peace, love, and salvation to the world. He is the solitary angel, not from heaven sent, but who has come to lead people to a better life. He can see into the souls of others and guides them towards his sanctuary, where they can be free from pain, fear, and wars.
The song talks about the need for a leader who can bring positive change to the world. The solitary angel is depicted as that leader, who can bring love and healing to cold hearts. He invites people to follow him into his world, where they can find a sanctuary from the harsh realities of life. The imagery in the lyrics effectively creates a powerful and breathtaking portrait of a man who is god-like in his abilities to help people.
Overall, the lyrics of "Solitary Angel" contain a message of hope, peace, and spiritual awakening. They are powerful and deeply moving, beckoning listeners to find a sense of purpose and renewal in life. The song inspires admiration for the solitary angel, who is portrayed as the embodiment of all that is good and righteous in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The ocean sleeps
The sea is calm and still, perhaps a metaphor for the world before the arrival of the solitary angel
The night is dark and cold
The night is bleak and foreboding, setting the mood for the arrival of an important figure
Rain is falling
The weather is dismal, adding to the dreary atmosphere
And then he appears
The arrival of the solitary angel is a momentous event in the narrative
He's so beautiful
The angel is physically pleasing, which adds to his allure
And he's a wise man
The angel is intelligent and knowledgeable, indicating that he has something important to impart
He brings the change
The angel is a catalyst for change and progress
Angel in human shape
The angel takes on human form, perhaps to be more relatable to the people he is trying to help
He's the solitary angel
The angel is alone in his mission, suggesting that he is a rare and special individual
And he's not from heaven sent
The angel is not a traditional, religiously-affiliated figure; he is something unique and different
He tries to bring the peace to the world
The angel's goal is to bring about peace and harmony on a global scale
He brings salvation and he brings love
The angel's message is one of hope and love, with the power to change the world for the better
The world still needs another leader
The world is in need of guidance and direction from a strong, compassionate leader
And he's the only one to be
The angel is uniquely qualified to fill this leadership role
He can see into your soul
The angel has the ability to understand people on a deep level and connect with them emotionally
He leads you to a better life
The angel's guidance and teachings can help people improve their lives in meaningful ways
Just follow me
The angel is urging people to trust him and follow his lead
Come into my world
The angel is inviting people to join him in creating a better, more peaceful world
Believe in my sanctuary
The angel is asking people to have faith in his vision and the safe space he is creating
No more pain
The angel's goal is to eliminate suffering and pain in the world
For the people on earth
The angel's message is geared towards helping all human beings, regardless of their background or circumstances
No more wars
The angel's mission includes putting an end to conflicts and violence on a global scale
He's the saviour
The angel is seen as a redeemer figure who is capable of saving the world from destruction
To all cold hearts
The angel's message is meant to reach even those who are emotionally closed off or broken
No more fear
The angel's goal is to eliminate fear and replace it with love and understanding
The world still needs another leader
The angel reiterates that the world is in need of a strong, compassionate leader
And he's the only one to be
The angel reaffirms that he is uniquely qualified to fulfill this role
He brings salvation and he brings love
The angel's message remains one of hope and love, which is key to achieving his ultimate goal of peace on earth
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Justine L
'' l'océan dort
la nuit est sombre et froide
la pluie tombe
il est si beau
et c'est un homme sage
il apporte le changement
un ange sous forme humaine
il est l'ange solitaire
et il n'est pas envoyé du ciel
il essaie de mettre la foi au monde
il apporte le salut et il apporte l'amour
le monde a encore besoin d'un autre leader
et il est le seul à pouvoir être
il peut voir dans ton âme
il te mène à une vie meilleure
juste suis-moi
entre dans mon monde
crois en mon sanctuaire
plus aucune douleur
pour les gens de la terre
plus de guerre
il est le sauveur
il apporte l'amour
ouvre les cœurs
pas de crainte
crois en ce sanctuaire ''
Justine L
'' l'océan dort
la nuit est sombre et froide
la pluie tombe
il est si beau
et c'est un homme sage
il apporte le changement
un ange sous forme humaine
il est l'ange solitaire
et il n'est pas envoyé du ciel
il essaie de mettre la foi au monde
il apporte le salut et il apporte l'amour
le monde a encore besoin d'un autre leader
et il est le seul à pouvoir être
il peut voir dans ton âme
il te mène à une vie meilleure
juste suis-moi
entre dans mon monde
crois en mon sanctuaire
plus aucune douleur
pour les gens de la terre
plus de guerre
il est le sauveur
il apporte l'amour
ouvre les cœurs
pas de crainte
crois en ce sanctuaire ''
Alex
I Love this song and so does My father
ollihp
Spot On Nightwishmaiden, took the sentiments right out of my mouth & besides the main emphasis of this song is about liberating your conscience or freedom of thought & not to simply follow like sheep, something the moral majority & thought police are terrified of.
rabid club gaming
Sadly, I heard this too, the first time I listened to this song.. and I was like, "Surely not..." Keeping in mind that English isn't Chris' first language, he usually speaks it so well. But this line made me laugh pretty hard anyway.
Umbrella Corporation
Blutengel got good music to play over and over
KyleAWhile85
oh and the chorus says "He brings salvation and he brings love..."
irishkiley
i will bring salvation for you always and love forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gabriel Lopes
The solitary angel will come bringing the pies to the world. Haha ^^
Krisztina Farago
pies?????? hahaha what are u talking about???