Kanonenfieber

Gerne, hier ist die exakte englische Version, ergänzt um die beiden gekürzten Absätze zu Live In Oberhausen und Soldatenschicksale:

Kanonenfieber emerged in 2020 as an anonymous German project with a singular thematic focus: processing the horrors of World War I through the lens of extreme music. The band name itself, a German military term meaning "cannon fever" or enthusiasm for war, reflects the ironic approach with which the project tackles its subject matter. Behind the music stands a German musician who deliberately remains hidden, identifying only as "Noise."

The debut album Menschenmühle (2021, Noisebringer Records) immediately established Kanonenfieber as a formidable force in atmospheric black metal. The record combines ice-cold tremolo riffs with haunting samples from historical recordings, creating an oppressive soundscape that mirrors the futility of trench warfare. Particularly noteworthy is the use of authentic field post letters and eyewitness accounts, lending the songs documentary depth. V. Santura's production (known for his work with Triptykon and Dark Fortress) enhances the bleak atmosphere through a deliberately raw yet nuanced sound.

Die Urkatastrophe (2022, Century Media Records) saw the band intensifying their approach further. The album explores the political and social upheavals that led to the "Great War," employing more complex song structures and orchestral elements. Tracks like "Grossmachtfantasie" and "Menschenmaterial" demonstrate Kanonenfieber's ability to fuse historical analysis with devastating musical violence. The lyrics, written exclusively in German, provide additional authenticity and emotional impact to the material.

The project’s growing live presence was documented by the release of Live In Oberhausen, a recording of their largest headlining show to date at the sold-out Turbinenhalle II. The live album captures the intense performance, which translates the atrocities of war into pure musical force, utilizing a fierce light show without explicit stage banter.

The forthcoming compilation Soldatenschicksale focuses on the fate of the individual soldier, who often vanishes in the shadow of abstract war figures. The album combines revisited versions of earlier EPs (Yankee Division, Der Füsilier, U-Bootsmann) and introduces the new pieces "Skagerrak" ("Z-Vor!" and "Heizer Tenner"), which depict the largest naval battle of World War I from the perspective of individual men.

Discography

2021 - Menschenmühle (Noisebringer Records)
2022 - Die Urkatastrophe (Century Media Records)
2025 - Live In Oberhausen (Century Media Records)
2026 - Soldatenschicksale (Century Media Records)