ELLENDE · Ellenbogengesellschaft | DIGIPAK CD

Digipak CD with 8 page booklet.

Background information about 'Ellenbogengesellschaft'

Ellende delivers a devastating emotional punch with "Ellenbogengesellschaft", a black metal masterpiece that cuts deeper than any blade. This Austrian collective has crafted something truly extraordinary here – eight tracks of pure cathartic brilliance that blend atmospheric black metal with moments of unexpected vulnerability. The album title translates to "elbow society" – a biting commentary on our ruthlessly competitive world where everyone fights tooth and nail for their place.

From the opening declaration of "Ich Bin" to the haunting closer "Verletzlich", this record takes you on an intense journey through modern alienation and personal struggle. The German lyrics hit with brutal honesty, while the musical arrangements shift seamlessly between crushing heaviness and ethereal beauty. Tracks like "Unsterblich" and "Freier Fall" showcase the band's ability to create walls of sound that feel both apocalyptic and deeply personal. The production captures every nuance – from whispered confessions to thunderous blast beats that'll rearrange your soul.

For fans of:
Harakiri For The Sky, Alcest, Drudkh, Agalloch, Austere

Track listing

1. Ich Bin
2. Unsterblich
3. Ruhelos
4. Hand Aufs Herz
5. Someday
6. Freier Fall
7. Abschied
8. Verletzlich

Manufacturer: AOP Records, Auf den Steinen 15, 38723 Seesen, Germany, Contact: www.aoprecords.de