Their first album Ausgeflippt was released on Energy Records. The album, translating to "flipped-out" in German, received great reviews, while their dance single "Shine 2001" reached #1 position on the Alternative press Dance Chart. The duo formed a live band, recruiting Ginger Bread on bass and Pat 5000 on drums.
After receiving lots of positive reviews, Hanzel und Gretyl were coined as the "metal industrial band with a great sense of humor" who stood out amongst all the rest. Marilyn Manson took an interest in them and invited them on tour as support with "Clutch" in 1995 and in direct support in 1996. This opportunity catapulted them into the public eye with great admiration.
Transmissions From Uranus was released, and that tour took them through-out the USA as a headliner, and as direct support for bands. This song "9D Galactic Center" was then played on K-rock radio stations and "Robot Logik" on the Howard Stern show during station ID's, used in the blockbuster movie Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and played during the 1997 MTV Music Awards.
HuG paved the way for USA newcomers, Rammstein, at the CMJ Music Festival in NYC, solidifying the Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft. It opened the doors for success on Rammstein's first ever American tour, with HuG direct support in 1998.
After the close of Energy Records, a new day dawned for HuG leaving them legally free, and signed with Metropolis Records.
Their much anticipated third epic album, Uber Alles saw the light of day, as well as an entirely new live band line-up, including the additions of Anna K. and Jon Osterman. "Über Alles", served up in the style of a misplaced Wagnerian space-metal opera lost in time, chewed up by distorted synthetic filters and pummeled by a million homicidal robot drums manipulated by mastermind Loopy, and the much feared Vas Kallas. The album received rave reviews musically, pulled Four Star Reviews in Kerrang.
Scheissmessiah was released on Metropolis Records. In 2004 bringing them into the world of the Industrial genre, bringing another step of their music and shows with dazialing affects.
Oktotenfest 2006 was released in 2006 by Metropolis Records.
Zwanzig Zwolf, the next album, was released February 5th, 2008. HuG continues on their path of tongue in cheek content with songs like "Heil Hizzle Mein Nizzle" and "Number 1 in Deutschland".
On August 8, 2010, with the number 87 as the numerical representation of the band and the words "More German Than German" found on their backdrop and t-shirts Hanzel und Gretyl performed to a capacity crowd on the main stage at M'era Luna Festival in Hildesheim, Germany. Streamlined to a 2 piece band in October and November 2010, Hanzel und Gretyl capped off the year with their "Bierhaus Blood Tour 2010" which included select dates in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Finland and the U.S. ending with a final show in Chicago on December 30, 2010. Hanzel und Gretyl kicked off 2011 supporting Genitorturers' "Sexxx U 2 Death Tour" in February and March. And in October through to December, 2011 Hanzel und Gretyl will once again tour North America on their "More German Than German Tour".
Born To Be Heiled Hanzel und Gretyl's 7th full length CD and 6th CD release is slated for a November 27, 2012 launch as a debut release for the newly formed Metropolis Metal Records, a subdivision of Metropolis Records that focusses on their more metal based electronic and industrial bands. Born To Be Heiled features an eclectic blend of death metal, black metal, doom metal, classic rock, electronic and industrial elements all tied together with the band's unmistakable "ersatz" German affect now coupled with strong outlaw biker motifs. Beginning in June 2012, HuG followed up the completion of Born To Be Heiled with multiple extensive headlining tours including Australia, New Zealand, U.S.A., Canada, Russia, and Europe.
Hanzel und Gretyl Fur Immer an album comprised entirely of remixes of their previous CD, "Born To Be Heiled", was completed by "KyzrWölf", Kaizer Von Loopy's electronically based solo project, in July of 2013 and was released by Metropolis Records on October 8, 2013 .
Current lineup:
Kaiser Von Loopy: guitar, VOX, programming
Vas Kallas: VOX, bass
StarFucker
Hanzel und Gretyl Lyrics
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Automatic command
Come close and step into the sphere
It radiates, it is clear
So activate the device
There's no time to delay
Systems terminate
Starfucker
Star, starfucker
Transport my globe, starfucker
Starfucker
Star, starfucker
All systems go, starfucker
There's too much logic to the stars
I'm afraid we've gone too far
Transmit sequence number nine
Orb receives, orb declines
I command the gravity
Contact, no re-entry
Phaze negative
Contact globulus
Orbit incubus
Phase out of phase
Intergalactik
Starfucker, star, starfucker, starfucker, starfucker
The lyrics to Hanzel und Gretyl's song "StarFucker" explore the theme of space travel and the idea of being drawn to the stars, even at the risk of going too far. The singer, presumably a space explorer or astronaut, receives orders to activate a device and step into the sphere that radiates with a clear energy. There is a sense of urgency as the systems are set to terminate, and the singer is determined to transport their globe, willing to take on the challenge and risk involved in exploring space.
The lyrics suggest that there is a danger in reaching too far into space, and that the logic of the stars may be beyond our comprehension. The singer must transmit sequence number nine, but there is a chance the orb may decline, implying the possibility of failure or danger. The theme of risk-taking and exploration is prevalent throughout the song, with lines like "I command the gravity" and "all systems go" indicating the singer's determination to venture into the unknown.
Overall, "StarFucker" offers a powerful commentary on the human desire to explore and conquer new frontiers, even when the risks are high. The lyrics are evocative and imaginative, capturing the sense of excitement and adventure that comes with space travel.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your orders in my hand
I possess your instructions
Automatic command
The directive given is to be followed without deliberation
Come close and step into the sphere
Approach the area and enter
It radiates, it is clear
It emits energy and is evident
So activate the device
Trigger the mechanism
There's no time to delay
There is an urgency to act immediately
Systems terminate
Operations are concluded
Starfucker
Someone who seeks out relationships with famous people
Star, starfucker
Celebrities are the target
Transport my globe, starfucker
Take my world, star seeker
All systems go, starfucker
Everything is ready to go for the star chaser
There's too much logic to the stars
The stars' explanations can be overwhelmingly technical
I'm afraid we've gone too far
There is a fear that a limit has been crossed
Transmit sequence number nine
Send the ninth code
Orb receives, orb declines
The celestial body either accepts or rejects the signal
I command the gravity
I have control over the force of attraction
Contact, no re-entry
Communication is made with no intentions of returning
Phaze negative
The phase has not been established
Contact globulus
Make contact with the spherical object
Orbit incubus
Circle around the demon
Phase out of phase
Transition out of the state that was established
Intergalactik
Existing between galaxies
Starfucker, star, starfucker, starfucker, starfucker
Repeating the desire to connect with popular individuals
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexs8365
One of the best song I've ever heard. I remember when this came out and seeing them at a tiny bar I think it was called the Bank in NYC. Mesmerizing! Why am I having trouble finding this on iTunes?
@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262
love it !!!!
@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262
saw HuG Back in 2012 at The Token Lounge in Westland Michigan... Loved it !!! Met Them after the Show... Two of the Coolest Humanoids ever !!!!
@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262
Another Badass song !!!!
@marekkuszynski4045
They was inspiration for NIN Starfuckers:)
@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262
I just Heard the Sweet Guitar in the background.. Von You are a Badass Hessian.
@harveybeekerthegreysquirre8262
Definitely Genius... 9 Klortroms... Planet KkFR
@MagnitudePerson
censoring FTL.