Becoming a leading member of the german industrial scene, the bavarian trio released the next CD in 2009, that was named “Schmerzfrequenz”. As with every release before, this one climbed into high DAC rankings too and opened the band the way to european fans. In this time, videos became a central position not only in their performance. In 2010 EISENFUNK released their masterpiece. With 8BIT, the band played computer games in everyones heart and collected fans all over the world. Now, 5 years after founding the band, the munich guys are preparing the birthday celebration with “PENTAFUNK”, the 5th release in five years.
The band's current line-up is:
Michael Mayer - Vocals
Arthur Stauder - eDrums, Vocals
Toni Schulz - Keyboard
Releases:
* Eisenfunk, CD, 2007
* 300, CD, 2008
* Schmerzfrequenz, CD, 2009
* 8bit, CD, 2010
* Pentafunk, CD, 2011
Egoshooter
Eisenfunk Lyrics
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Headshot
Rampage
Headshot
Monsterkill
Monsterkill
M-m-monsterkill
Monsterkill
3x
M-m-monsterkill
Rampage
Headshot
M-m-monsterkill
Monsterkill
Monsterkill
14x
The lyrics of Eisenfunk's song Egoshooter depict the frenzy and excitement of a first-person shooter video game. The repetitive use of words like "rampage," "headshot," and "monsterkill" mimics the urgency and thrill of the game, with "rampage" suggesting a player has killed numerous opponents without being killed themselves, and "headshot" signifying a particularly skilled and impressive shot that takes out an enemy with one hit to the head. The repeated chanting of "monsterkill" adds to the sense of exhilaration the player must feel when on a successful killing spree, creating a feeling of triumph and power.
However, the lyrics could also be interpreted as a commentary on the violence involved in first-person shooter games and the danger of becoming too immersed in them. The repetition of violent language and the focus on killing could be seen as promoting a toxic, aggressive masculinity, encouraging players to prioritize aggression and domination. The repeated use of "monsterkill" could also be seen as desensitizing the player to the violence they're performing, making it easier to keep playing for extended periods of time as the line blurs between real violence and video game violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Rampage
On a destructive path, causing chaos and destruction
Headshot
Aiming precisely to inflict a quick and deadly blow
Monsterkill
Defeating the opponent in an impressive and commanding manner
2x
Achieving a monsterkill twice in a row, demonstrating extreme skill and dominance
M-m-monsterkill
Emphasizing the feat of achieving a monsterkill and celebrating its excitement
3x
Showing exceptional power and dominance by achieving a monsterkill three times in a row
Rampage
Continuing on the path of destruction, unaffected by any obstacles or challenges
Headshot
Aim and precision remain the top priority, showing no mercy to opponents
M-m-monsterkill
The excitement and adrenaline of achieving a monsterkill cannot be contained
Monsterkill
Defeating the opponent in an overwhelming and commanding way
14x
Repeatedly achieving monsterkills, displaying unmatched skill and mastery
Contributed by Logan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.