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"Kernkraft 400" (English: Nuclear Energy 400) is a song performed by German techno artist Zombie Nation and the first single from their album Leichenschmaus. Released in 1999, it reached number 22 in Germany in February 2000. It also reached number 10 in Flemish Belgium and number five in the Netherlands. In September, the song debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, remaining there for two weeks behind Mariah Carey and Westlife's version of "Against All Odds", and has since received a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry for sales of at least 400,000 copies. It also peaked at number two in Ireland. The song is commonly used as a sports chant at sport stadiums (such as in American football, association football, basketball, and hockey) all over the world and was ranked number eight by Sports Illustrated in their list of "Top 10 Stadium Anthems". The first Zombie Nation record contained the song "Kernkraft 400", which is a remix of the soundtrack of the 1984 Commodore 64 game Lazy Jones by David Whittaker called "Star Dust" which was made with the SID chip. "Star Dust" in turn has been said to borrow from "It Happened Then" by Electronic Ensemble. Though permission for the sampling was not initially granted, Florian Senfter ("Splank!") paid an undisclosed sum to David Whittaker for the use of the melody. The song is sometimes mislabeled as "Zombie Nation", as the artist's name can be heard in the otherwise instrumental track. 


Year:
2000
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22 

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Zombie Nation

Zombie Nation is a German techno and electro project of the Munich based DJ and producer Florian Senfter. more »

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Written by: Emanuel Guenther, Florian Senfter

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation falls under the techno and electro house music genres, specifically combining elements of acid techno and big beat.
Chart Success
Despite its unconventional style, the song was a commercial success, reaching number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in 2002. It has also charted in various categories in other countries including Germany, Ireland, and the US.
Song Sample
The music track "Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation is based on the Commodore 64 game "Lazy Jones". The melody of the song is a reworked sample of the track "Star Dust" by David Whittaker from this game.
Usage in Sports Events
The song is particularly renowned for its use in sports events. It is frequently played during professional sports games when teams are entering the field, particularly in American football, baseball and basketball games in the US.
Release Date
"Kernkraft 400" was released as a 12-inch single by Gigolo Records, a German music label, in 1999. A CD single release followed in 2000.
Name Interpretation
The name "Kernkraft 400" translates to "Nuclear Power 400" in English. The band has never publicly explained the meaning behind the title.
Remix Popularity
The song's remix, done by DJ Gius, has arguably gained more recognition and airplay than the original track.
Band Information
Zombie Nation, the band behind the song, is a German techno project founded by Florian Senfter. Despite being a one-man band, Zombie Nation has an impressive discography with several popular tracks.
Video Game Inclusion
"Kernkraft 400" has been included in multiple video games as a background track, including various versions of FIFA, NHL, and MLB series.
Cultural Impact
The song's iconic sports usage and its unique, catchy melody have made it one of the most recognizable songs in techno and electro music, often regarded as a "staple" or "classic" of these genres.

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