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
The Power
Die Krupps Lyrics
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Black belt
Black boot
As a sign of attitude
Strong willed
Well skilled
Clear mind
Cross the rivers
Climb the mountains
Jump the borders
You have to contribute
Destiny
The future's on our shoulders
Forever young, forever strong
There's no tomorrow
Proud look
Open heart
Cold blood
A here's attribute
Destiny
The future's on our shoulders
Forever young, forever strong
There's no tomorrow
The power
The power of the darkside
The song "Power" by Die Krupps & DKay.com is a powerful anthem about standing strong and fighting for one's own destiny. The lyrics speak about the importance of attitude and skill in achieving one's goals, as well as the need to push through barriers and contribute to the world. The verses describe the image of a powerful individual, dressed in black with a proud, open heart and a clear mind. This individual is willing to tackle any obstacle, and takes full responsibility for their own future, even in the face of uncertainty.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of power, and suggests that true strength comes from within. The line "there's no tomorrow" suggests a sense of urgency and a need to live fully in the present. The phrase "power of the darkside" may be interpreted in various ways, such as a reference to a shadowy force controlling the world, or as the power of the individual's own darker impulses. Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their own power and to take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Black shirt
Wearing black shirts as a symbol of expressing attitude
Black belt
Belts of black colour, showing strong and powerful personality
Black boot
Black boots showing dominance and strength of character
Strong willed
Having a strong determination to achieve goals
Well skilled
Being proficient and skilled in one's work
Clear mind
Having a focused and undistracted mind
Rooted in solitude
Being alone and self-reliant helps to stay rooted and stable
Cross the rivers
Fight through the obstacles that come along the way
Climb the mountains
Tackle the toughest challenges with courage
Jump the borders
Cross beyond the boundaries and limitations
You have to contribute
Everyone has to make some contribution to the world
Destiny
Fate or future
The future's on our shoulders
Our actions and decisions decide our future
Forever young, forever strong
Remain youthful and strong forever by having a fighting spirit
There's no tomorrow
The present moment is all we have, there's no guarantee of tomorrow
Proud look
Showing pride through looks and attitude
Open heart
Having an open-hearted nature, being generous and caring
Cold blood
Being calm and composed in any situation
A here's attribute
An attribute of having an impressive personality
The power
The supremacy or strength to conquer anything
The power of the darkside
Utilizing the inner darkness or aggression to get the power
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE KILLINGTON, KATERINA BRAMLEY, PAUL DREW, GREIG WATTS, PETER BARRINGER
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J. Deiss
Found die krupps through songpop years ago. Refound them while looking for less-known industrial bands.
vince mede
killer track
Alvaro Chamorro
donde la puedo descargar gratis ? ._.
dark1ankh
The Star Wars samples have been removed !
SolidSnake090
lol, E1M1 ftw
Eoin Jackson
hahaha... 675 views... Probably 600 from SongPop INDUSTRIAL!!! ;)