History
The group appeared on several German compilations and, in 1996, released their debut album Thanks for Nothing. Following the release of two limited edition EPs (Words of Power and Take Care), Funker Vogt signed with the American record label Metropolis Records. Metropolis re-released Thanks for Nothing, followed by the We Came to Kill in late 1997.[1] Kästel and Thomas have participated, as remixers, on Leæther Strip album Yes, I'm Limited, Vol. 2. In 2000, Funker Vogt released Maschine Zeit, followed by the remix EP T in early 2001.[1] Additionally to the core members of the band, concert members also include Björn Böttcher (keyboard) and Frank Schweigert (guitar, he replaced Thomas Kroll in 2004). Kai Schmidt writes most of the lyrics and manages the band through his own management company.[2] They all hail from the town of Hamelin in Germany. The majority of their lyrics revolve around the concepts of war.
A distinctive theme is present in the band's work and stage presence; both their musicianship and their costuming are strongly reminiscent of military music and dress.[3] This military aesthetic is also popular with the band's fanbase. However, the political stance of Funker Vogt is decidedly anti-war; the band cites "war and social injustice" as their primary topics of discussion, noting that the goal of the album Execution Tracks, along with the accompanying video, was to "present the grotesque cruelties and the tragedy of war."
According to the band's website, as of 2011 both Björn Böttcher and Kai Schmidt are no longer collaborating with the band. As a result, Funker Vogt will no longer be managed by REPOMANagement.[4] In 2013, longtime frontman Jens Kästel left the band after his last show on 30 November in Berlin.[5] Four years later in 2017 Funker Vogt reform with a new singer, Chris L. (Agonoize/The Sexorcist).
Members
Gerrit Thomas - programming
René Dornbusch - keyboards, drums
Chris L. - vocals
Thomas is also in Ravenous, Fusspils 11 and Fictional, and was in 2006 project Gecko Sector.
Discography
Studio albums
Funker Vogt (1995)
Thanks for Nothing (1996)
We Came to Kill (1997)
Killing Time Again (1998) (part new material, part remixes)
Execution Tracks (1998)
T (2000) (contains 4 new tracks and 10 remixes)
Maschine Zeit (2000)
Survivor (2002)
Revivor (2003) (remix album)
Navigator (2005)
Aviator (2007)
Blutzoll (2010)
Companion in Crime (2013)
Code of Conduct (2017)
Wastelands (2018)
Element 115 (2021)
Live albums
Warzone K17 (2009) (22 hits from the past 12 years)
DVD
Warzone K17 (2009)
Live Execution '99 (2010) (also features the album T in DVD Audio)
Singles and EPs
"Take Care" (1997)
"Words of Power" (1997)
"Killing Time Again"
"Tragic Hero" (1998)
"Gunman" (2000)
"Subspace" (2001)
"Date of Expiration" (2002)
"Red Queen" (2003)
"Fallen Hero" (2005)
"Killing Ground (promo)" (2006)
"Club-Pilot" (2007)
"White Trash" (2008)
"Arising Hero" (2010)
"Hard Way" (2012)
"Sick Man" (2014)
"Der Letzte Tanz" (2017)
"Feel the Pain" (2018)
"Ikarus" (2018)
"Conspiracy" (2020)
Maxi-singles
"Velvet Acid Christ Vs Funker Vogt: The Remix Wars – Strike 4" (1999)
"Code 7477" (2001)
Compilations
Always and Forever Volume 1 (2005)
Always and Forever Volume 2 (2006)
Music videos
"Gunman"
"Subspace"
"Fallen Hero"
"The Firm"
"Hard Way"
"Sick Man"
"Ikarus"
"Feel the Pain"
Remixes by Funker Vogt
Leæther Strip – How Do I Know (Funker Vogt Remix) (1997)
Front 242 – Headhunter 2000 (Funker Vogt Mix) (1998)
Leæther Strip – Hate Me! (Funker Vogt Remix) (1998)
Assemblage 23 – Disappoint (Funker Vogt RMX) (2001)
Cruciform Injection – Lacrimal Involucre (Funker Vogt Remix) (2002)
Beborn Beton – Dr. Channard (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Icon of Coil – Simulated (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Informatik – Flesh Menagerie (Funker Vogt Rmx) (2004)
Dope Stars Inc. – 10.000 Watts (Funker Vogt Remix) (2005)
Mindless Self Indulgence – Straight To Video (Funker Vogt Mix) (2006)
Vigilante (band) – The Other Side (Funker Vogt Remix) (2006)
Theatre of Tragedy – Motion (Funker Vogt Remix) (2009)
Suicide Commando – Attention Whore (Posing Overdose Remix By Funker Vogt) (2012)
Bruderschaft – Return (Funker Vogt Remix) (2013)
Official website: www.funker-vogt.com
Fallen Hero
Funker Vogt Lyrics
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They avoided my company
My names were only whispered
Just a tale for a moonless night
Fallen hero fits much better
To describe my true fate
Once a fighter for the light
And again I hear the voices
A distant thunder through the night
The angel of destruction
Summoning her fellows for the fight
Now the time has come and yet you stand alone
The enemy is mighty and too strong
Without any help you will lose on your own
So you call out for me to come along
Now this can turn my fate
Revive my true confession
To be a fighter once again
Standing here by your side
This might be my last mission
The final fight for mankind
Reunited on the eve of the apocalypse
The lyrics of the song "Fallen Hero" by Funker Vogt depict the story of a tragic hero who was once a fighter for the light but is now only left as an observer. The singer has been avoided by most people, and his names are only whispered in tales for moonless nights. The lyrics suggest that a new name, "Fallen Hero," would more accurately describe the singer's true fate. The singer acknowledges that this new title carries a sense of defeatism, but it is a more fitting name for what he now represents.
The song takes a dramatic turn as the angel of destruction summons her fellows for battle, creating a sense of foreboding and urgency in the lyrics. The singer, who is no longer a fighter, is called upon to fight alongside the forces of light. The lyrics show the singer's struggle to decide whether or not to take up the challenge. Finally, the singer decides to join the fight, recognizing that it is his last chance to be a fighter again and make a true confession of his heroism. The song ends with a sense of unity, as the forces of light and the singer are reunited on the eve of the apocalypse.
Line by Line Meaning
They called me the tragic hero
People referred to me as the character in a story that suffers a sorrowful end
They avoided my company
People avoided me and my presence
My names were only whispered
The names I was known by were only whispered, not spoken out loud
Just a tale for a moonless night
I was only talked about in stories on dark, moonless nights
Fallen hero fits much better
It's more accurate to describe me as a hero who has failed and lost everything
To describe my true fate
This phrase is in reference to the previous line and means that describing me as a fallen hero is a better representation of what happened to me
Once a fighter for the light
I was once a warrior who fought for good and righteousness
Reduced to an observer
However, I am now unable to fight and instead can only watch as events unfold
And again I hear the voices
I hear the sounds of something approaching again
A distant thunder through the night
The sound I hear is like thunder in the distance, heard through the darkness of night
The angel of destruction
This phrase refers to a powerful and destructive force that approaches
Summoning her fellows for the fight
This force is calling others to fight alongside her in the impending battle
Now the time has come and yet you stand alone
The time for battle has come, yet there is no one else beside you fighting this fight
The enemy is mighty and too strong
The enemy that you face is incredibly powerful and cannot be easily defeated
Without any help you will lose on your own
If you don't receive any assistance, you will certainly fail
So you call out for me to come along
To combat this force, you call out for my aid and support
Now this can turn my fate
By answering your call, I have the opportunity to change the course of my destiny and future
Revive my true confession
By fighting, I have the opportunity to rediscover or reaffirm my true beliefs and values
To be a fighter once again
Through this fight, I can become a warrior again and regain my strength and purpose
Standing here by your side
I will stand with you, fighting and struggling beside you
This might be my last mission
There is a possibility that this fight will be my final one
The final fight for mankind
This battle is of the utmost importance and will determine the fate of humanity
Reunited on the eve of the apocalypse
During the onset of the end of the world, we have come together again to fight this great battle
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Милана Родионова
потрясные, жаль, что клипов мало
Urban Exploration
И просмотров чета у них не густо
Era Nirvana
i miss this Funker Vogt :(
Dukefazon
I just subscribed to Apple Music and Funker Vogt was one of the first bands to search. I started to listen to their whole discography and this song quickly became one of my favorites.
Roxsana Bereczkiné
I love forever this song😍😍❤️!!
Zergio Piscoya
Ufff temazoo..🎹🖤🎵🎶🇵🇪👍🏻
Shuri-B
the lead singer would have been a great actor, his facial expressions are dope and on point <3 he's hawt btw xp
Артём Крючков
He is same to Christian Bale from Equibrium
Valerie Herve
I love brutal
Alex Maria
Ok so imo this song is about a man suffering from delusions of grandeur and persecution. Possible past military background. But it alludes he only knows what the military is through the news and his job. He definitely works at an experimental facility. But anyway, he is given this classified mission, a real doozy. A series of long nights and weekends have him starting to feel his job has a higher purpose. He starts seeing this dark angel start appearing at the edges of his vision and it starts bringing entities with it. Now this man starts feeling nervous. He's working this big mission and he's trying to ignore the growing whispers from the entity. He eventually gets fired for acting erratically at work and he is escorted out of the facility. But wait, the facility kept him protected, an iron salt ring against any harm from the entities. Now he's in the harsh sunlight and starts to run away seeing these entities pop up behind trees and hearing their laughter as they come toward him. And he feels he is a fallen hero. Fired from his true purpose and knowing his pals only laugh about him.