Engel

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About Engel

"Engel" (German for "Angel" or "Angels") is a song by German Industrial metal band Rammstein. The song was released as the first single from their second album Sehnsucht. An English version of Engel can be found on US special editions of the Sehnsucht album.


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Rammstein

Rammstein is a Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) band from Berlin, Germany. The band was formed in 1994 and consists of Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). more »

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Release Date
"ENGEL" was released on 1st April 1997 as the lead single from the Album “Sehnsucht" by German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein.
Music Video Directing
The music video of "ENGEL” was directed by renowned music video director, Zoran Bihac.
Success Achievement
The song peaked at position 3 on the German single chart making it one of Rammstein's highest charting songs.
Theme
Lyrics of the song "Engel" talk about an angel who rather not be an angel. Hence it is mainly focussed on portraying the life of angels in a rather critical tone.
U.S Market Penetration
"Engel" was Rammstein's first single to be released in the United States, contributing heavily to their break into the American music industry.
Genre
The song is known for its Neue Deutsche Härte sound, a genre that is unique blend of heavy metal, electronic music and techno with German lyrics.
Live Performances
During Rammstein’s live performances, "Engel" is regularly on the setlist, often as the final song accompanied by spectacular pyrotechnic displays.
Trivia
The whistling in the song is an homage to a similar sound in the theme from an American television show The X-Files.
Guest Appearance
The song features guest vocals by German singer Bobo in Der Holle during the chorus.
Media Use
The song was included in the soundtracks of the movies 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation' and 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'.

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