2012: Zwanzig Zwölf
| 2012: Zwanzig Zwölf | ||||
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| Released | February 5, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | Kinderland Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Industrial metal, extreme metal | |||
| Length | 44:01 | |||
| Label | Metropolis | |||
| Producer | Hanzel und Gretyl | |||
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2012: Zwanzig Zwölf is the fifth full-length album American industrial metal band Hanzel und Gretyl. It was released via Metropolis Records on February 5, 2008. The album is a concept album based on the Mayan 2012 apocalypse theory.[1] The album's concept is based on the idea that in the year 2012, Hanzel und Gretyl will play a show at one of the ancient Mayan temples that will actually reveal itself to be a space ship. This space ship will then take HuG on a tour around the universe.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal.de |   [2] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hanzel und Gretyl.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Übermensch Überfrau" | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Fukken Über Death Party" | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Loud und Proud" | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Kaizerreich" | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Deathschläger" | 3:30 |
| 6. | "Number 1 in Deutschland" | 3:59 |
| 7. | "Hail to the Darkside" | 3:13 |
| 8. | "Bavarian Bierhaus Blood" | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Das Boot" | 3:59 |
| 10. | "Heil Hizzle mein Nizzle" | 1:41 |
| 11. | "Lederhosen macht frei" | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Sternkrieg" | 3:43 |
| 13. | "Tötenhead" | 2:30 |
| Total length: | 44:01 | |
Personnel
- Kaizer von Loopy – vocals, guitar, programming
- Vas Kallas – lead vocals, bass
Reception
French music reviewer VerdamMnis Magazine noted that "overall, it's an excellent album, though the repeated use of certain samples across most tracks is a slight drawback."[3]
References
- ^ Thorley, Andy (July 10, 2018). "BAND OF THE DAY: HANZEL UND GRETYL". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Bastian (March 23, 2008). "Hanzel und Gretyl - 2012: Zwanzig Zwölf". Metal.de. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Wihr, Erik (February 5, 2008). "Chronique | Hanzel Und Gretyl - Zwanzig Zwölf : 2012". www.verdammnis.com (in French). Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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