Das Ich
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Members | Stefan Ackermann Bruno Kramm |
Das Ich is a German
History
Bruno Kramm and Stefan Ackermann met in Bayreuth, Germany in 1989 at a nightclub called the "Crazy Elephant". Bruno had already been involved in several band projects, and after some hours of socializing the two decided to begin a project together.[1]
In 1989, the members of Das Ich founded the
In 1998, the album Egodram, saw the group moving towards a more rhythmic,
In 1999, they released a remix album, Re-Laborat, that included Das Ich songs remixed by popular electro-industrial bands including And One, Funker Vogt, Wumpscut, and VNV Nation. The album ranked #31 on the German Alternative Chart's Top 50 Albums chart for 1999,[6] while the U.S. re-issue peaked at #7 on the CMJ RPM Charts in 2001.[7] Bruno Kramm released his solo spin-off Coeur in 2000.
In 2002, Das Ich released the album Antichrist, which is a critical reflection on world politics post-9-11.[2] In 2003, the best-of album Relikt was released.
In 2004, they released the double album Lava, made of:
Lava:Glut: Disc with more instrumental than industrial tracks.
Lava:Asche: Disc with dance versions of songs from Lava:Glut.
Lava:Addendum: Bonus DVD packaged with some versions of the release.
In 2006, they released an additional dual album:
Cabaret: Disc with circus style songs, like the name implies, and more instrumental.
Varieté: Disc with versions of songs from Cabaret remixed by bands including Stillste Stund, Metallspürunde, FabrikC, etc.
In the same year, they released a new DVD, Panopticum.
After 2010, the band underwent a short hiatus due to the health problems suffered by lead singer
In 2017, the band remastered and re-released their first EP, Satanische Verse, as a limited-edition (500 copies) vinyl with additional tracks.[9]
In 2018, an announcement about creating new album appeared on official website, originally scheduled for release in 2017 or 2018, that has yet to be released.
In March 2023 the band announced a South American tour — the seventh of their career — beginning in Sao Paulo, Brazil.[10]
Band members
- Stefan Ackermann– lead vocals
- Bruno Kramm – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals
Live band members
- Stefan Siegl (Sissy) (2006)
- Kain Gabriel Simon (2000–2006, 2016)
- Daniel Galda (1994–1999)
- Chad Blinman (1994–1996)
- Jakob Lang (1998–1999)
- Michael Schmid (1999–2000)
- Ringo Müller (2006)
- Damian "Plague" Hrunka (2000–present)
- Martin Söffker - keyboards, backing vocals (2008–present)
In film
Music by Das Ich made up the soundtrack of the movie Das Ewige Licht ("The Eternal Light"), directed and produced by Hans Helmut Häßler.[2] The soundtrack was released as Das innere Ich in 1996.
Discography
Studio albums
- 1990: Satanische Verse ("Satanic Verses")
- 1991: Die Propheten ("The Prophets") (re-released in 2009)
- 1994: Staub ("Dust")
- 1998: Egodram
- 1998: Morgue
- 2002: Anti'christ
- 2004: LAVA:Glut ("LAVA:Ember")
- 2006: Cabaret (limited box set issued featuring remix album Varieté and DVD Panopticum)
Extended plays
- 2008: Kannibale
Remix albums
- 2000: Re-Laborat
- 2004: LAVA:Asche (remixes of Lava:Glut; "LAVA:Ash")
Singles
- 1994: "Stigma"
- 1998: "Kindgott" ("Child God")
- 1998: "Destillat"
Soundtracks
- 1996: Das innere Ich ("The Inner Self")
Compilations
- 1999: Re-Kapitulation (compilation, US only)
- 2003: Relikt (compilation; "Relic")
- 2007: Alter Ego (best-of compilation)
- 2007: Addendum (compilation of remixes, rare tracks and alternate versions)
Live albums
- 1995: Feuer ("Fire")
Video
- 2002: Momentum (VCD/DVD)
Side projects
- 1995: Die Liebe (feat. Atrocity, LP; "The Love")
- 2000: Coeur (CD) (solo project released as "Kramm")
References
- ^ ISSN 1093-1651.
- ^ a b c Perez, Omar (9 January 2003). "Ego Trip". The New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ISSN 1062-449X.
- ^ Christian, Chris (July 1997). "Interview with Das Ich". Sonic Boom. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ Wattergniaux, Cédric (March 1999). Dolimont, Séba (ed.). "Das Ich: Morgue, A Student's Task". Side-Line Music Magazine (26). Belgium: Didier Delhez: 16–17.
- ^ "DAC Top 50 1999". Trendcharts oHG. AMC Alster Musik Consulting GmbH. 2000. Archived from the original on 18 April 2001. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ISSN 0890-0795. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Emiliantha (2 March 2012). "Das Ich frontman emerges from a brain hemmorhage to resume his adored craziness". Electronic Noise Experience. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ Van Isacker, Bernard (22 February 2018). "Das Ich sees cult debut EP 'Satanische Verse' remastered on vinyl". Side-Line. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ Van Isacker, Bernard (12 March 2023). "Das Ich goes on tour in Southamerica". Side-Line Magazine. Retrieved 18 March 2023.