Kanonenfieber release new single "Der Maulwurf"

"Nur der Tod gewinnt im Krieg" - Kanonenfieber

["Only death succeeds in war"]

On September 20th, blackened death metal outfit Kanonenfieber will release their sophomore album, “Die Urkatastrophe”, via Century Media Records. For a preview of the record, a video for the new single Der Maulwurf (The Mole) is out now and available to view below:

Kanonenfieber explains about the back story of Der Maulwurf:

“Underground mine warfare also began in the fall/winter of 1914 with the start of the trench warfare. The pioneers employed to build the mine shafts worked 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Apart from the miserable oxygen supply, the so-called ’moles‘ had to contend with water ingress and burial. The low tunnels made it impossible to work standing up, which is why the miners soon complained of back problems, open knees and hands and trench foot disease. Miners who worked for long periods of time often suffered from mental illnesses and panic attacks as a result of their work.”

Regarding the new album “Die Urkatastrophe” - "The First World War accelerated the path to modernity and is considered the 'Die Urkatastrophe' ('primal catastrophe') of the 20th century, which was characterized by wars, violence and displacement. Around 17 million people, soldiers and civilians lost their lives, large parts of Europe were destroyed and unresolved problems were left behind, which led to further violent conflicts. This album is dedicated to the victims of the First World War, so they are not forgotten. May their fates be a warning for all following generations even after more than 100 years," says Noise, who records all instruments in the studio and who is also responsible for the concept of Kanonenfieber.

“Die Urkatastrophe” is available to pre-order now HERE, and is available in a wide range of formats as follows:

Ltd. Deluxe transp. sand-dark red colored splattered 2LP Artbook

Ltd. Deluxe orange-black splattered 2LP Artbook (1000x) from Kanonenfieber

Ltd. CD Mediabook & Patch

Ltd. Gatefold transp. orange LP & LP-Booklet

Ltd. Gatefold transp. olive green-white splattered LP & LP-Booklet (300x) at cmdistro.de

Ltd. Gatefold transp. bottle green-bone colored-black splattered LP & LP-Booklet (500x) at cmdistro.de and various other retailers

Ltd. Gatefold transp. violet-black splattered LP & LP-Booklet (300x) at Nuclear Blast and Impericon

Ltd. Gatefold black-orange-white splattered LP & LP-Booklet (500x) from Kanonenfieber

Ltd. Gatefold white-orange-black splattered LP & LP-Booklet (500x) from Kanonenfieber

Ltd. Gatefold translucent ruby LP & LP-Booklet (US version) at centurymedia.store and various other retailers

Standard CD Jewelcase

black LP

Digital Album

As with its predecessor, Kanonenfieber's second album “Die Urkatastrophe” is based on factual reports, letters and original documents from the surviving and deceased soldiers from the First World War. Its intent is not to glorify, because there is no glory in war. Everyone loses - their lives, their souls, their humanity. War is often depicted in an abstract way, through numbers and statistics. Kanonenfieber aim to tell the stories of the nameless and the faceless in order to allow for a small glimpse of their personal horrors, and thereby the larger scale horror for mankind as a whole.

Kanonenfieber's black and death metal isn't meant to solely entertain, but also educate and raise awareness against the glorification of war. “Die Urkatastrophe” was recorded with Kristian Kohle (Powerwolf, Aborted, Benighted and many more) at Kohlekeller Studio, and features guitarist Maik Weichert of Heaven Shall Burn on the song Waffenbrüder.

Kristian Kohle says: "We worked hard to take the Kanonenfieber sound to the next level. This one is hands down more aggressive, deeper and more intense than anything they have done before. Buckle up!"

Maik Weichert comments: "Kanonenfieber electrifies me both as a musician and as a historian. The relentless musical power and melodics as well as the detailed work with authentic sources are really something very special in this form. No flat clichés or superficial provocations, but a highly creative musical mosaic with a clear attitude that shows us one of the darkest chapters in human history. I am really looking forward to holding the finished record in my hands and immersing myself in the music and the stories."

And in August Kanonenfieber will hit the road, supporting Amon Amarth and Insomnium before embarking on an extensive European tour soon after “Die Urkatastrophe”‘s release, which includes a show at The Dome in London.

Kanonenfieber Tour 2024

Nov. 16, 2024 - (DE) Leipzig - Hellraiser

Nov. 17, 2024 - (PL) Gdansk - Drizzly Grizzly

Nov. 19, 2024 - (AT) Vienna - Flex

Nov. 20, 2024 - (HU) Budapest - Barba Negra

Nov. 21, 2024 - (PL) Krakow - Hype Park

Nov. 22, 2024 - (CZ) Prague - Club Storm

Nov. 23, 2024 - (DE) Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle

Nov. 24, 2024 - (NL) Utrecht - De Helling

Nov. 26, 2024 - (UK) London - The Dome

Nov. 27, 2024 - (FR) Paris - Petit Bain

Nov. 28, 2024 - (CH) Pratteln - Z7 Konzertfabrik