In the late 1990's the band was accused of links with the German neo-nazi scene, due to the project's themes, the presence of right-wing fans at their concerts, and especially because they first appeared on a right-wing label - VAWS, Verlag + Agentur Werner Symanek. VAWS published clearly neonazi videos and German nationalist materials, but also spearheaded a right-wing attempt to breakthrough in German music scenes beyond oi and rac. Josef Maria Klumb (Von Thronstahl) worked with VAWS. Feindflug rejected the critique and read a formal statement of denial at their concert at the 1999 Wave Gotik Treffen. They stated that their music is intended as criticism of the issues it describes, not as glorification. Quote: Das Projekt vertritt definitiv kein faschistoides Gedankengut! Oder würde es sonst Titel geben, wie „Stukas im Visier“ bzw. „Kahle Bedrohung“?! Die Mühe, auch mal etwas zu hinterfragen, muß man sich schon selbst machen...Use your brain and think about it! Use your brain and think about it! With the increasing success of Feindflug, the criticism abated, but still irritates the band, who have had to constantly defend themselves (using that English-language slogan). At their website - http://www.feindflug.info/ - the flash intro features photographs of several German World War II scenes, an electric chair, and President George W. Bush, in between the voice samples "Von hier gibt es kein Entkommen" ("From here, there is no escape") and "Schluss damit!" ("Stop it!") with the band's slogan "Use your brain and think about it!" appearing in between.
Feindflug
Feindflug Lyrics
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This night for the first time Polish regular soldiers fired on our own territory. Since 5.45 A.M. we have been returning the fire.
Und von jetzt ab wird Bombe mit Bombe vergolten.
The lyrics to Feindflug's song "Feindflug" are actually a direct quote from Adolf Hitler's speech in 1939 after the German invasion of Poland. The first line translates to "Poland has tonight for the first time on our own territory fired with regular soldiers." The second line is a statement from the German perspective that they have been returning fire since 5:45 AM. The final line translates to "And from now on, bomb will be met with bomb."
The lyrics are a stark reminder of the brutality and horror of war. They represent the viewpoint of the German side during World War II and the escalation of violence that occurred during the conflict. The quote also highlights the propaganda and rhetoric used to justify Germany's actions at the time.
It is important to note that Feindflug is a controversial band, with some critics accusing them of promoting fascist ideologies through their music. However, the band has stated that they are merely interested in exploring the darker aspects of humanity and the impact of war on individuals.
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