The band's name comes from the Krupp dynasty - one of pre-war Germany´s main industrial families. This name was apparently chosen for its industrial connotations, as the band is strongly anti-Nazi. In some interviews the band stated that Visconti´s movie "The Damned" - a depiction of the fictitious German industrial dynasty of the Essenbecks - was the main inspiration.
Die Krupps's debut EP, 1981's Stahlwerkssymphony, was in the vein of metal-on-metal industrial acts like Einstürzende Neubauten. Their following album, 1982's Volle Kraft Voraus, combined the industrial sound of their debut with electronic rhythms similar to DAF.
In 1984, the group released their first English-language album, Entering the Arena, which combined grand, orchestral arrangements with their trademark metallic percussion and a more conventional synthpop sound.
Doerper left to join Propaganda, and Die Krupps went on hiatus for a few years. In 1989, they collaborated with Nitzer Ebb -- a band their sound had clearly influenced -- to remake Volle Kraft Voraus's "Wahre Arbeit, Wahrer Lohn" as "The Machineries of Joy." The single was a major club hit,and it resparked interest in the band, who followed in 1990 with the now-classic "Germaniac" single.
However, Engler had become interested in American and European heavy metal, and subsequent Die Krupps releases would gradually de-emphasize the band's industrial/electronic origins. A Tribute to Metallica--an album of Metallica cover versions done with only keyboards and samplers--was something of a novelty hit that got the band signed (briefly) to a US major label.
In 1992, Engler reunited with Doerper and added some American heavy metal musicians to the lineup, and Die Krupps began to utilize guitars and more sounds derived from heavy metal music, with the release of their albums I and II--The Final Option.
During this period, the band had many of their tracks remixed by other artists; singles such as "Fatherland", "Metal Machine Music", "To the Hilt", and "Crossfire" were reworked by artists as diverse as The Sisters of Mercy, Einstürzende Neubauten and Biohazard. These remixes proved more successful than the albums from which they were drawn, as they became staples of mid-90s alternative clubs. Many of these remixes are included on the compilations The Final Remixes and Rings of Steel, as well as their mid-90s singles issued by Cleopatra Records. Particularly notable is a 1996 remix EP they shared with Front Line Assembly, on which each group remixed three songs from the other: while Krupps's remixes of FLA were typical of the band's metallic direction, FLA's Krupps remixes surprisingly highlighted how Die Krupps's sound still recalled the band's early electronic work.
By 1996's III--Odyssey of the Mind, the band had almost entirely ditched electronics for a straight metal sound. Following Doerper's second departure and the release of the even more heavily metal-influenced album "Paradise Now" in 1997, the band disbanded.
The band has been well-served by two compilations that highlight their strongest material and the development of the band's sound: Past Forward 1991-1981, released on Mute's Grey Area imprint, is a worthy precis of the band's work up to and including "Germaniac". Cleopatra's Metalmorphosis of Die Krupps covers some of the same ground, but includes highlights from their post-Metallica output. While both compilations share several tracks, they usually choose different mixes.
Die Krupps played a reunion show at Wave Gothic Treffen festival at 2005 for their 25th anniversary.
Expected in fall 2007 are 2 releases to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Die Krupps plus an extra release combining both. The reason to make two different best of albums is because the band wanted to separate its electro years from its metal years. As a result we will get "Too Much History - The Electro Years Vol. 1" and "Too Much History - The Metal Years Vol. 2", both in digipak format. Next to these two releases there is also the 2CD set "Too Much History" combining both previous mentioned best of compilations.
The German electronic pioneers Die Krupps are re-releasing two classic albums "Volle Kraft Voraus" and "I" by the end of August 2008.
May 21st, 2012 - Industrie-Mädchen reached top of the DAC! (i.e. Deutsche Alternative Charts)
Industrie-Mädchen is the title of the new single, which is a cover version of a song by the German punk band S.Y.P.H., a band Ralf Dörper was member of for a few month in 1979, contributing the vocals to one track of their first EP Viel Feind, viel Ehr.
The single is a spin-off of the forthcoming studio album that is due to be released
Beyond
Die Krupps Lyrics
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And makes us cry all those tears
Innocent ones buy the lies
And erase their minds
Oh it's tough to sap diseased
Are you blind or can't you see?
You must ask yourself (just one question)
Who's my enemy?
Look in the mirror
I'll try to walk beyond
Who's my enemy?
Release the fire
We have to walk beyond
We must melt this heart of steel
We must try to find peace
We must learn from all mistakes
We are all the same
We are equal
We are free
If you cut me I will bleed
We must cleanse our tears
What are you beginning to hear?
Who's my enemy?
Look in the mirror
I'll try to walk beyond
Who's my enemy?
Release the fire
We have to walk beyond
We have to walk beyond
We have to walk beyond
We have to walk beyond
Beyond
Beyond
Beyond
Beyond
We are equal
We are free
We are full of hopes and dreams
Is hate what brings us all apart
And destroys our lives?
Who's my enemy?
Who's my enemy?
Look in the mirror
I'll try to walk beyond
Who's my enemy?
Release the fire
We have to walk beyond
Who's my enemy?
Look in the mirror
I'll try to walk beyond
Who's my enemy?
Release the fire
We have to move beyond
Who is the monster?
Who is the leader?
Answer the question
Look at your dearest
Who is the monster?
Who is here?
Answer these questions
Look in the mirror
Mirror
The lyrics of Die Krupps's song "Beyond" calls for the listener to reflect on their own biases and prejudices. The first verse refers to the influence of fear and lies on people's thinking, leading to division and tears. The chorus then challenges the listener to identify their enemies, asking them to look in the mirror and consider the role of hate in their lives. The second and third verses urge listeners to acknowledge their similarities and learn from their mistakes, calling for a shared humanity rather than division. The repeated use of the term "beyond" throughout the song suggests a call to move beyond our current limitations and biases, to find a common ground and to let go of hate and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
All the doubts provided fear
Our fears and doubts control us and make us hesitant.
And makes us cry all those tears
These emotions can cause us to feel overwhelmed and sad.
Innocent ones buy the lies
Many people are misled by falsehoods and as a result, remain misinformed.
And erase their minds
This phenomenon erodes our ability to think critically and objectively.
Oh it's tough to sap diseased
It is difficult to address and change deeply ingrained habits or beliefs.
Are you blind or can't you see?
Do you purposely ignore or not see important truths?
You must ask yourself (just one question)
You need to reflect on yourself and be honest about your motives.
Honestly
And answer that question truthfully and critically.
Who's my enemy?
Who or what is causing strife and conflict in your life?
Look in the mirror
Find that enemy within yourself.
I'll try to walk beyond
I will strive to overcome my weaknesses and challenges.
Release the fire
Set your passion and drive free. Use it to make progress.
We must melt this heart of steel
We need to soften and open our hearts to others as we strive for unity.
We must try to find peace
Our aim should be peace and tranquility for ourselves and the world.
We must learn from all mistakes
We should constantly strive to improve ourselves by learning from our errors.
We are all the same
We each have equal worth and deserve equal respect.
We are equal
No individual is intrinsically better or worse than another.
If you cut me I will bleed
Despite our differences, we all share the same humanity and fragility.
We must cleanse our tears
We need to eradicate the toxic factors that create sadness and pain.
What are you beginning to hear?
What insights and truths are you beginning to grasp?
We have to walk beyond
We need to keep moving forward and making progress.
Beyond
We need to look beyond our immediate circumstances and strive for something greater.
We are full of hopes and dreams
We are all imbued with aspirations and goals.
Is hate what brings us all apart
Is it hatred or animosity that causes division and disunity?
And destroys our lives?
Does this negative energy cause harm and suffering to ourselves and others?
Who is the monster?
Who embodies evil or acts as an enemy in our lives?
Who is the leader?
Who has the power and responsibility to guide us and effect positive change?
Answer the question
Reflect on these issues and think about them deeply.
Look at your dearest
Consider the people you love and cherish; what impact do these issues have on them?
Who is here?
What is present and relevant in this situation?
Answer these questions
Seek answers and clarity for these important issues.
We have to move beyond
We must continue to progress and strive for betterment.
Contributed by Ian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CosmicWhiskersSpaceAdventures
Als wären wir für immer 💔
@vethir
why was this taken off spotify.. their best song 💔
@CreatureShock
Eah!!!! THX U VERY MUTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 years searching this song lyric.
THX!!!!!
@casdidatine7526
+CreatureShock No problem!!