After the tour, von Jackhelln recruited guitarist John E. Jacobsen as a full member of Sturmgeist. Much of Sturmgeist's second opus Über was written during von Jackhelln's stay in Rome, and completed during a devilishly hot week in Florence, Tuscany. A certain Roman influence is present in verses like these:
"Black banner marble arch
A massive army up to march
Skulls to crush land to raid
Brothers attack victors invade"
Sturmgeist's lyrics are aggressive yet playful, taking Metal's traditional pathos to new heights, sometimes to an ironic effect.
Über was recorded at Børge Finstad's TopRoom Studio from October 2005 to January 2006, and produced by von Jackhelln. Drummer AntiChristian (Christian Svendsen, member of Tsjuder, Grimfist and The Cumshots) lay down a hard-hitting and steady foundation for the new songs on Über, enhanced by von Jackhelln and Jacobsen's downtuned twin guitar attack. Songs like Blood-Axe and Grimanic Guerillas display the essence of Sturmgeist, with their compact structure and in-your-face message, while Über provides two real surprises: The Unknown Soldier is Sturmgeist's first ballad ever, marked by Jacobsen's melodic songwriting sensibility and countertenor Olav Benestvedt angelic voice. Falco's song Rock Me Amadeus should need no further introduction, as it perfectly captures the Baroque decadence of the mid-80s:
"Es war um 1780
Und es war in Wien
No plastic money anymore
Die Banken gegen ihn"
With their first cover song, Sturmgeist also celebrate the 250th birthday of the Rocking Amadeus, Mozart himself.
After the release of Meister Mephisto, Terrorizer critic James Hinchley called Sturmgeist's imagery a unique kind of jackboot chic. Über's artwork is inspired by the etchings of Albrecht Dürer and the aesthetics of the German Kaiserzeit. The slightly modified Union Jack that adorns the front cover of Über prolongs Sturmgeist's hungry and irreverent exploration of Germanic culture. (The said flag might not only indicate a German-dominated Britain, but also inversely, and more probably, a British-dominated Germany - or simply Sturmgeist's stage banner!).
After the success gig at the Underworld in Camden, von Jackhelln authored the song London as a morbid but humorous homage to the London audience:
"Eternal City Northern Line
I purge the filth I herd the swine
Hang the robbers from my Tower
That's what they get for hating Power
Life's lost Death's won
People die but party on
I am London King of Cum
Drink my sperm you filthy bum"
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There was also a kind-of-symphonic-metal band from Trier, Germany called Sturmgeist (they had to change their name into Herbstgeist). They have released there Demo in April 2007.
Also, the song "Sturmgeist89" was made against Finnish Jokela School-massacre in 2007. Sturmgeist89 was Pekka Eric Auvinen's username in internet (including his YouTube channel.)
Master Hunter
Sturmgeist Lyrics
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Armed to the teeth with a wildcat's will
Killing for the hunt - hunting for the kill
Armed to the teeth with a wildcat's will
Survival of the fittest I have what it takes
To turn human beings into spiders and snakes
Nur eine grüne Flasche
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
Daß ist meine Waffe!
Survival of the fittest I have what it takes
To turn human beings into spiders and snakes
In Schwarzwald I roam with a bottle in my pack
Hunting for hunters till the night falls black
Creep into my flask - see how much you can drink
A night out with me you're way too pissed to think
Killing for the hunt - hunting for the kill
Armed to the teeth with a wildcat's will
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
Nur eine grüne Flasche
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
Daß ist meine Waffe!
Killing for the hunt... Killing for the hunt
The legendary cat in cape, hat and boots
Out to teach the hunters their bestial roots
Master and hunter I'll keep your party breath
Master and hunter, put your money on me
In the game of life and death
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
Nur eine grüne Flasche
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
Daß ist meine Waffe!
The lyrics to Sturmgeist's "Master Hunter" are a reflection of the primal instincts of human beings and the predatory nature of society. The song starts off with the chorus "Killing for the hunt - hunting for the kill, armed to the teeth with a wildcat's will," emphasizing the brutal nature of the hunt and the fierce determination of the hunter. The lyrics also suggest that survival in this world heavily depends on one's ability to adapt and be the fittest, which is demonstrated in the lines "Survival of the fittest I have what it takes, to turn human beings into spiders and snakes."
The Jägermeister, a popular German liquor, is also mentioned several times throughout the lyrics, which might signify the liquid confidence that the hunters need to attain in order to set out for a successful hunt. The Jägermeister is further emphasized in the lines "Jägermeister Jägermeister! Nur eine grüne Flasche Jägermeister Jägermeister! Daß ist meine Waffe!" which translates to "Jägermeister Jägermeister! Only one green bottle, Jägermeister Jägermeister! That is my weapon!"
The final lines of the song introduce the character of the "Master Hunter," who is portrayed as a legendary cat in cape, hat and boots, out to teach the hunters their bestial roots. The Master Hunter is depicted as a force to be reckoned with and one that should be betted on in the game of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Killing for the hunt - hunting for the kill
I am driven by the instinctual desire to hunt and kill.
Armed to the teeth with a wildcat's will
I am fully equipped with the ferocity and determination of a wildcat.
Survival of the fittest I have what it takes
I am strong enough to overcome any obstacle that stands in my way.
To turn human beings into spiders and snakes
I possess the power to make people feel vulnerable and powerless.
Jägermeister Jägermeister!
I am calling upon Jägermeister as my weapon of choice.
Nur eine grüne Flasche
One green bottle is all I need to achieve my goals.
Daß ist meine Waffe!
It is my weapon!
In Schwarzwald I roam with a bottle in my pack
I wander through the Schwarzwald forest with a bottle of Jägermeister in my possession.
Hunting for hunters till the night falls black
I actively seek out other hunters and am relentless in my pursuit of them.
Creep into my flask - see how much you can drink
If you dare to drink from my flask, you will soon realize the power of Jägermeister.
A night out with me you're way too pissed to think
Drinking with me will leave you heavily intoxicated and unable to make sound decisions.
The legendary cat in cape, hat and boots
I am a legendary figure, donning a cape, hat and boots.
Out to teach the hunters their bestial roots
I seek to remind other hunters of their primal origins.
Master and hunter I'll keep your party breath
As both a master and hunter, I will keep you on the edge of your seat and anticipating what happens next.
Master and hunter, put your money on me
When it comes to the game of life and death, you can trust me to come out on top.
Killing for the hunt... Killing for the hunt
I am always driven by the insatiable desire to hunt and kill.
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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