Untoten
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Untoten is a German
musical group based in Berlin
. It was founded by David A. Line and female vocalist Greta Csatlós in 1994. The lyrics are written primarily in German and English, supported by female vocals.
Hab' kein Angst, Verluzifer, the band's debut album was released in 1996. Much of the lyrical content is inspired by vampire tales and the macabre.
In 1999, the band released their fourth full-length album Schwarze Messe
. The music consists of classical and electronic influences. The band's album artwork is made by Greta Csatlós.
Their next album The Look of Blasphemie appeared in 2001.
In 2003, Untoten released their seventh full-length album Grabsteinland I
Durch den Kristallwald. "Mit Den Augen Der Nacht", "Cynthia", "Alexanderplatz", and "Willst Du? (Remix)" are among some of the notably popular tracks from Grabsteinland I
Durch den Kristallwald.
The band released their next album Grabsteinland II Herrschaft der Vampire
in 2004. Untoten have performed live shows in Germany to promote their record releases and continue to perform in music festivals with such notable artists as ASP
, Emilie Autumn
, Absurd Minds
, Cinema Strange, Subway To Sally
, Suicide Commando
, Front 242
, Front Line Assembly
, Saltatio Mortis
, Dreadful Shadows
, and Funker Vogt
.
In 2005, they released the third installment in the Grabsteinland trilogy Grabsteinland III Herz Der Finsternis
.
Later in November 2006, Untoten presented their eleventh album Die Blutgräfin
. This album is named after Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory
, who was dubbed Die Blutgräfin for killing young virgin girls for their blood.
David A. Line also start many side-projects: SOKO Friedhof, Engelwerk, Paloma im Blute, Candy's trash till death, Blood splattered bride and he produced project by other Soko Friedhof's member Demian Hildebrandt named Festival der Geisteskranken...
Out on November 5, 2007 is the newest Untoten album "Die Nonnen von Loudon". Untoten's David A. Line and singer/actress Greta Csatlos worked out 2 completely different album versions for this release, a rock and a barock version.
Angels' Delight 2 - Black Blood
Schattentanz I – Tanz Der Hexen
Dresscode black I - Shake (Exclusive Track), Lilith, Sperm finger
The Black Book Compilation - Goths Paradise IV - Abdomination
Extreme Jenseithymnen 2 - Strange Inside
Nachtschwärmer 6 – Mit Den Augen Der Nacht
Orkus Compilation X – Alexanderplatz
Nachtschwärmer 7 - Rabenlied
Orkus Presents The Best of 2004 (Part 1) - Lichtbringer
Sonic Seducer – 10 Jahre Jubiläums – Herz Der Finsternis (Edit)
New Signs & Sounds 11/2006 (Zillo Compilation) - Die Jagd
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
musical group based in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. It was founded by David A. Line and female vocalist Greta Csatlós in 1994. The lyrics are written primarily in German and English, supported by female vocals.
History
Untoten released their first Demo CD Maultot in 1994. Eventually, they were signed to the music label Von Grafenwald.Hab' kein Angst, Verluzifer, the band's debut album was released in 1996. Much of the lyrical content is inspired by vampire tales and the macabre.
In 1999, the band released their fourth full-length album Schwarze Messe
Schwarze Messe
-Track listing:#"Lilith"– 5:22#"Die Freundlose Gasse"– 0:47#"Tanz der Hexen"– 4:26#"Desdemona"– 5:56#"Nekrolog"– 0:51#"Black Blood"– 6:01#"Gunshot Wounds"– 0:55#"Church of Littleton"– 8:57#"Seraphine"– 4:13#"Autumnal Equinox "– 5:50-Info:...
. The music consists of classical and electronic influences. The band's album artwork is made by Greta Csatlós.
Their next album The Look of Blasphemie appeared in 2001.
In 2003, Untoten released their seventh full-length album Grabsteinland I
Grabsteinland I
-Track listing:#"Wie kleine diese Welt... "– 3:58#"Mit Den Augen Der Nacht"– 3:20#"Grabsteinland "– 4:52#"Rabenlied "– 2:27#"Cynthia"– 4:31#"Du Hast mir ein Haus erbaut"– 3:11#"Alexanderplatz"– 4:46...
Durch den Kristallwald. "Mit Den Augen Der Nacht", "Cynthia", "Alexanderplatz", and "Willst Du? (Remix)" are among some of the notably popular tracks from Grabsteinland I
Grabsteinland I
-Track listing:#"Wie kleine diese Welt... "– 3:58#"Mit Den Augen Der Nacht"– 3:20#"Grabsteinland "– 4:52#"Rabenlied "– 2:27#"Cynthia"– 4:31#"Du Hast mir ein Haus erbaut"– 3:11#"Alexanderplatz"– 4:46...
Durch den Kristallwald.
The band released their next album Grabsteinland II Herrschaft der Vampire
Grabsteinland II Herrschaft der Vampire
-Track listing:#"Unvergessen"– 5:41#"Raben"– 4:13#"Lichtbringer"– 4:57#"Dein Platz"– 5:14#"Der kleine Tod"– 3:56#"Die Rückkehr der Wölfe"– 3:45#"Reprise"– 0:39#"Düstergruften"– 3:23#"Als ich unter den Wölfen schlief"– 5:41#"Sturmvolk"– 1:17...
in 2004. Untoten have performed live shows in Germany to promote their record releases and continue to perform in music festivals with such notable artists as ASP
ASP
ASP may refer to:-Electronics:* Analog signal processing, processing electronic signals that represent continuous variables by use of analog circuitry* Anti-skip protection or electronic skip protection, a protection of an audio compact disc playback...
, Emilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn Liddell , better known by her stage name Emilie Autumn, is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and violinist. Autumn draws influence for her music—the style of which she has alternatively labeled as "Victoriandustrial" and glam rock—from plays, novels, and history, particularly the...
, Absurd Minds
Absurd Minds
minds is an electronic music group from Germany. It was created by Stefan Großmann and Tilo Ladwig in 1995.- History :The formation of Absurd Minds began in 1995 with Stefan Großmann and Tilo Ladwig . Musically they were inspired by the EBM of the early 1990s...
, Cinema Strange, Subway To Sally
Subway to Sally
Subway to Sally was founded in Potsdam, Germany, in the early 1990s. It is a rock band with clear folk and medieval influences, later also with gothic and metal elements added to the mix...
, Suicide Commando
Suicide Commando
Suicide Commando is a Belgian electro-industrial act created by Johan van Roy in 1986.- History :Johan van Roy, Suicide Commando's only member, began experimenting with electronic music in 1986. Three years later he released his first tape under the moniker Suicide Commando, and made an appearance...
, Front 242
Front 242
Front 242 is a pioneering Belgian electronic music group that came into prominence during the 1980s. They are known for being the premier pioneer of electronic body music and as a major influence on the electronic and industrial music genres.-Formation:...
, Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly is a Canadian electro-industrial band formed by Bill Leeb in 1986 after leaving Skinny Puppy. Influenced by early Industrial acts such as Cabaret Voltaire, Portion Control, D.A.F., Test Dept, SPK, and Severed Heads, FLA has developed its own unique sound while combining...
, Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis is a German medieval metal group. They are recognized as one of the leading bands of the genre. The latin name means "dance of death".- Studio albums :* 2001: Tavernakel* 2002: Das zweite Gesicht...
, Dreadful Shadows
Dreadful Shadows
Dreadful Shadows is a German Gothic metal band, formed in 1993 in Berlin. Initially part of the Gothic rock and Dark Wave movement, the band had developed considerably by the time of the release of their debut album, incorporating metal elements and modern electronics, causing the band to be...
, and Funker Vogt
Funker Vogt
Funker Vogt is a German electronic music project with an aggressive style, formed by vocalist Jens Kästel and programmer Gerrit Thomas in 1995. Other members of the band are keyboardist/manager Bjorn Bottcher, live guitarist Frank Schweigert and lyricist Kai Schmidt...
.
In 2005, they released the third installment in the Grabsteinland trilogy Grabsteinland III Herz Der Finsternis
Grabsteinland III Herz Der Finsternis
-Track listing:#"Irrlicht"– 1:39#"Mit Den Augen Der Nacht"– 3:20#"Herz der Finsternis"– 5:16#"Nachtgespenst"– 3:21#"Des Raben Flug"– 4:26#"Der Herzen viele ass ich"– 3:04#"Mit dem Wind"– 1:31#"Hexenfieber"– 2:37#"Dämonenwelt"– 4:10...
.
Later in November 2006, Untoten presented their eleventh album Die Blutgräfin
Die Blutgräfin
Die Blutgräfin is the eleventh album of Untoten.-Track listing:All tracks written and produced by David A. LineDisk 1:#"Schauplatz des Verbrechens" – 1:38#"„Nur ein Tropfen Blut!“" – 4:20#"Die Jagd" – 4:37#"Blutrot, die Liebe" – 5:43...
. This album is named after Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory
Elizabeth Báthory
Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed was a countess from the renowned Báthory family of Hungarian nobility. Although in modern times she has been labelled the most prolific serial killer in history, the number of murders has been debated...
, who was dubbed Die Blutgräfin for killing young virgin girls for their blood.
David A. Line also start many side-projects: SOKO Friedhof, Engelwerk, Paloma im Blute, Candy's trash till death, Blood splattered bride and he produced project by other Soko Friedhof's member Demian Hildebrandt named Festival der Geisteskranken...
Out on November 5, 2007 is the newest Untoten album "Die Nonnen von Loudon". Untoten's David A. Line and singer/actress Greta Csatlos worked out 2 completely different album versions for this release, a rock and a barock version.
Current members
- David A. Line - Male vocals, composition and lyrics
- Greta Csatlós - Female vocals and visual concept
Albums
- 1996: Hab' keine Angst, Veluzifer
- 1997: Kiss of Death
- 1998: Nekropolis
- 1999: Schwarze MesseSchwarze Messe-Track listing:#"Lilith"– 5:22#"Die Freundlose Gasse"– 0:47#"Tanz der Hexen"– 4:26#"Desdemona"– 5:56#"Nekrolog"– 0:51#"Black Blood"– 6:01#"Gunshot Wounds"– 0:55#"Church of Littleton"– 8:57#"Seraphine"– 4:13#"Autumnal Equinox "– 5:50-Info:...
- 2000: Vampire book
- 2001: The look of blasphemie
- 2003: Grabsteinland IGrabsteinland I-Track listing:#"Wie kleine diese Welt... "– 3:58#"Mit Den Augen Der Nacht"– 3:20#"Grabsteinland "– 4:52#"Rabenlied "– 2:27#"Cynthia"– 4:31#"Du Hast mir ein Haus erbaut"– 3:11#"Alexanderplatz"– 4:46...
Durch den Kristallwald - 2004: Grabsteinland II Herrschaft der VampireGrabsteinland II Herrschaft der Vampire-Track listing:#"Unvergessen"– 5:41#"Raben"– 4:13#"Lichtbringer"– 4:57#"Dein Platz"– 5:14#"Der kleine Tod"– 3:56#"Die Rückkehr der Wölfe"– 3:45#"Reprise"– 0:39#"Düstergruften"– 3:23#"Als ich unter den Wölfen schlief"– 5:41#"Sturmvolk"– 1:17...
- 2005: Grabsteinland III Herz der FinsternisGrabsteinland III Herz Der Finsternis-Track listing:#"Irrlicht"– 1:39#"Mit Den Augen Der Nacht"– 3:20#"Herz der Finsternis"– 5:16#"Nachtgespenst"– 3:21#"Des Raben Flug"– 4:26#"Der Herzen viele ass ich"– 3:04#"Mit dem Wind"– 1:31#"Hexenfieber"– 2:37#"Dämonenwelt"– 4:10...
- 2006: Die BlutgräfinDie BlutgräfinDie Blutgräfin is the eleventh album of Untoten.-Track listing:All tracks written and produced by David A. LineDisk 1:#"Schauplatz des Verbrechens" – 1:38#"„Nur ein Tropfen Blut!“" – 4:20#"Die Jagd" – 4:37#"Blutrot, die Liebe" – 5:43...
- 2007: Die Nonnen von Loudun
- 2008: Die Hexe
- 2009: Grabsteinland IV Die schwarze Feder
- 2010: Liebe oder Tod
- 2010: Haus der Lüge
- 2011: Zombie 1 - die Welt danach
- 2011: Zombie 2 - the Revenge
Other
- 1994: In den Mund genommen, Poser (Demo)
- 1995: Maultot (Demo)
- 2000: Schwarzherzlichst (VHS)
- 2002: Dresscode black II: Get into the goth club (Untoten vs SOKO Friedhof)
- 2004: Raben (CDS)
- 2007: Best Of
- 2009: Akustisch: Des Raben Flug
Exclusive tracks appearing on compilations
ZilloScope: New Signs & Sounds 11/1998 – Doom (Gekürzte Version)Angels' Delight 2 - Black Blood
Schattentanz I – Tanz Der Hexen
Dresscode black I - Shake (Exclusive Track), Lilith, Sperm finger
The Black Book Compilation - Goths Paradise IV - Abdomination
Extreme Jenseithymnen 2 - Strange Inside
Nachtschwärmer 6 – Mit Den Augen Der Nacht
Orkus Compilation X – Alexanderplatz
Nachtschwärmer 7 - Rabenlied
Orkus Presents The Best of 2004 (Part 1) - Lichtbringer
Sonic Seducer – 10 Jahre Jubiläums – Herz Der Finsternis (Edit)
New Signs & Sounds 11/2006 (Zillo Compilation) - Die Jagd