Since winning the German Rock and Pop Prize 2008, nulldB has become more th… Read Full Bio ↴Since winning the German Rock and Pop Prize 2008, nulldB has become more than just an Insider Tip. The Band is THE German hope for all friends and fans of harder Rock music. Formed 2001 in Würzburg by classmates guitarist/vocalist Frank and drummer Fabian, at the tender age of 14. nulldB set out to storm the German music scene. “Im Augen des Sturms (In The Eye Of The Storm) and Revolution, two songs from the debut CD, leaves an unprecedented
Mark in the German music scene. nulldB’s style ranges between a fine mix of Nu Rock, Nu Metal and new German hard rock, without setting a standard style of music as there are far too many influences to determine a set style.

Titles „Bulletproofed“ in 2002, the Band played a variety of shows in schools and youth centers, at that time singing in English. The steps that led to their current style was formatted by the bands decision to sing in German. German lyrics, paired with intelligence and powerful guitar riffs formed the Bands trademark. As opposed to singing about the “brave new world”, the band’s lyrical preference have steered them to a darker, more profound side of music topped off with a shot of irony.

Paying their dues in the followings years, nulldB scrubbed their way through various clubs in and around Würzburg, as well as a television debut on the „Newcomeer – TV“ (HR3/WDR3), which expanded the bands over regional popularity. The demand for more shows from nulldB consistently grew, which eventually landed them a show on the national “Taubertal Festival” in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

On December 15, 2008 the band won the German Rock and Pop Prize 2008 in Friedrichshafen, in the category “Best Hard and Heavy Act” with their song “Im Auge Des Sturms”. As the demand to hear more from the band grew, the time had come to produce their Debut CD with Producer Frank Zumbroich. Zumbroich polished the “diamond in the rough”, and “Im Auge Des Sturms” debuted in the summer of 2009. The energy, excitement and the experience of uncountable live shows became the “Sound” of non-traditional castings Bands and artists.

At their CD Release Party at the Posthallen Würzburg in August 2009, nulldB presented a filled concert hall with their raw energy and power, setting the stage for a strong musical future.

Currently, a club tour is being planned to infest the rest of the nation with the nulldB virus. nulldB will be playing several festivals in 2010, furthering their infestation to feed the masses with their powerful music.

Band Members:
Frank Kühnlein - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Michael Matveev - Voc., Guitars
Matthias Hottinger - Bass
Fabian Angermüller - Drums & Percussion

Treibsand
nulldB Lyrics

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Dunkler Rauch am Horizont
Die Erde trägt ihr schwarzes Kleid
Viel zu viel hat sie erlebt
Es gibt nicht viel, das ihr noch bleibt
Doch sie kämpft und überlebt
Auf ganz besondere Art
Es ist soweit, es ist passiert
Die Menschheit fährt die letzte Fahrt

Alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand
Will euch ja nicht stören,
Wollt ihr nicht verstehen?
Habt ihr die Zeichen nicht erkannt?

Dunkle Wolken ziehen auf
Wälder sind ein Flammenmeer
Die Sonne trocknet alle Seen
Und es gibt kein Wasser mehr
Die Erde öffnet einen Spalt
Lava fließt ohne Halt
Das Klima wechselt kalt und heiß
Ignoranz hat ihren Preis

Alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand
Will euch ja nicht stören
Wollt ihr nicht verstehen?
Habt ihr die Zeichen nicht erkannt?
Zu taub um sie zu hören
Zu blind um sie zu sehen
Ja, alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand

Alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand
Will euch ja nicht stören
Wollt ihr nicht verstehen?
Habt ihr die Zeichen nicht erkannt?
Zu taub um sie zu hören
Ihr seid zu blind um sie zu sehen

Ja, alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand
Will euch ja nicht stören
Warum wollt ihr nicht verstehen?
Habt ihr die Zeichen nicht erkannt?

Und alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Treibsand by nulldB paint a picture of a world facing destruction due to human actions. The first verse speaks of a dark smoke on the horizon, and how the Earth seems to be wearing a black dress because of all the destruction it has seen. The singer talks about how the Earth fights to survive but its options are limited, and how humanity is on its last ride. In the chorus, the singer talks about the sand swallowing everything around them, while they wonder why no one seems to be paying attention to the signs of destruction.

The second verse paints an even grimmer picture, with dark clouds and forests on fire. The sun has dried up all the water sources, and the Earth is breaking apart with lava. The climate has changed drastically, and the price for ignoring the signs of destruction is high. In the chorus, the singer again implies the lack of attention to what is happening around them and wonders why no one can see or hear the signs.

The song seems to be a warning about the effects of climate change and the damage humanity has done to the planet. The treibsand or quicksand is symbolic of how we are sinking deeper into destruction when we ignore the signs and don't take action to stop it.

Line by Line Meaning

Dunkler Rauch am Horizont
I see dark smoke in the distance

Die Erde trägt ihr schwarzes Kleid
The Earth is covered in black

Viel zu viel hat sie erlebt
The Earth has been through too much

Es gibt nicht viel, das ihr noch bleibt
There isn't much left for it

Doch sie kämpft und überlebt
But it fights and survives

Auf ganz besondere Art
In a very unique way

Es ist soweit, es ist passiert
It has happened, it is done

Die Menschheit fährt die letzte Fahrt
Humanity is on its last journey

Alles um mich herum versinkt im Sand
Everything around me is sinking into sand

Will euch ja nicht stören, Wollt ihr nicht verstehen?
I don't want to bother you, but don't you want to understand?

Habt ihr die Zeichen nicht erkannt?
Have you not recognized the signs?