Emil Bulls
Encyclopedia
Emil Bulls is a German alternative metal
band that was formed in 1995 in Munich
, Bavaria
. The group currently consists of two guitarists, a bass guitar player, a drummer and a vocalist/guitarist.
. The name Emil Bulls is derived from a children's movie.
In 1996, they recorded their first CD Red Dick’s Potatoe Garden themselves. The CD is in great demand today because of its small circulation. In 1997, they attended the Emergenza
festival and finished third in the European competition. For this competition they hired DJ Paul Rzyttka (known as DJ Zamzoe) who afterwards became a permanent member of the band.
After a long tour, their album Monogamy was released by the indie record label Oh My Sweet Records. The record could only be purchased through the internet or during live shows. Monogamy was noticed by Island Records
, which offered the band a recording deal. Some of the songs on Monogamy and a few new songs were recorded. The result was Angel Delivery Service
, released in 2001. The album was already out of stock a few months later. A new edition was released including a cover version of A-Ha
's "Take on Me". The songs "Smells Like Rock'n'Roll", "Leaving You with This" and "Take on Me" were released as singles.
In May 2002, Porcelain was released through Motor Music
. "The Coolness of Being Wretched" and "This Day" were released as singles. Between June 2001 and August 2002, the band played 129 live shows including Rock am Ring
. In August 2003, drummer Stefan Finauer left the band to go to university. He was replaced by Fabian Fab Füß. In 2003, the band played some shows in Canada and the United States.
On June 20, 2005, The Southern Comfort
was released on Pirate Records. It was the last record with DJ Zamzoe.
In February 2007, the live and acoustic album The Life Acoustic
was released. The album, which was recorded in Pullach
in 2006, was followed by an acoustic tour.
The following album The Black Path
was released on April 4, 2008, on Drakkar
records. It is the hardest record of the band so far and was recorded in Hannover by Benny Richer (Caliban
, Krypteria
). The single "The Most Evil Spell" was offered as a free download.
In 2009, Chrissy Schneider left the band and was replaced by Andy Bock, who was the guitar player of From Constant Visions. On September 25, 2009, Phoenix was released. "Here Comes The Fire" was offered as a free download on their website. In September 2009, a music video of "When God Was Sleeping" was released.
The band is currently preparing its latest studio offering Oceanic, to be released on September 30, 2011.
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band that was formed in 1995 in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
. The group currently consists of two guitarists, a bass guitar player, a drummer and a vocalist/guitarist.
History
In 1995, Christoph "Christ" von Freydorf (vocals) and Stefan "Fini" Finauer (drums), pupils of a convent school, founded the band together with Christoph's church choir friend Jamie "Citnoh" Richardson (bass guitar). They were joined by Stephan Karl "Moik" and Franz Wickenhäuser (both guitar). The band was founded in Hohenschäftlarn near MunichMunich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. The name Emil Bulls is derived from a children's movie.
In 1996, they recorded their first CD Red Dick’s Potatoe Garden themselves. The CD is in great demand today because of its small circulation. In 1997, they attended the Emergenza
Emergenza
is an international music festival for up-and-coming bands, with concerts in more than 150 cities around the world.- History :The first Emergenza Festival was the result of an idea of a group of musician friends in 1991. In 1992, the first ever Emergenza Festival in Rome was held to 245 people....
festival and finished third in the European competition. For this competition they hired DJ Paul Rzyttka (known as DJ Zamzoe) who afterwards became a permanent member of the band.
After a long tour, their album Monogamy was released by the indie record label Oh My Sweet Records. The record could only be purchased through the internet or during live shows. Monogamy was noticed by Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
, which offered the band a recording deal. Some of the songs on Monogamy and a few new songs were recorded. The result was Angel Delivery Service
Angel Delivery Service
Angel Delivery Service is the major label debut by the German band Emil Bulls. It was released on June 4, 2001 and produced, as would their next record be, by Wolfgang Stach.-Track listing:...
, released in 2001. The album was already out of stock a few months later. A new edition was released including a cover version of A-Ha
A-ha
A-ha were a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket , Magne Furuholmen , and Pål Waaktaar...
's "Take on Me". The songs "Smells Like Rock'n'Roll", "Leaving You with This" and "Take on Me" were released as singles.
In May 2002, Porcelain was released through Motor Music
Motor Music
Motor Music is an independent record label located in Berlin, Germany dealing mainly with rock music. It was founded in 1994 and until 2004 was a subsidiary of Universal Music Group....
. "The Coolness of Being Wretched" and "This Day" were released as singles. Between June 2001 and August 2002, the band played 129 live shows including Rock am Ring
Rock am Ring
The Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals are two simultaneous rock music festivals held annually in Germany....
. In August 2003, drummer Stefan Finauer left the band to go to university. He was replaced by Fabian Fab Füß. In 2003, the band played some shows in Canada and the United States.
On June 20, 2005, The Southern Comfort
The Southern Comfort
The Southern Comfort is the fifth album by Emil Bulls, released on June 20, 2005. Singles from this album were "Newborn" then "Revenge". It is their first release with Fabian Fuess playing the drums...
was released on Pirate Records. It was the last record with DJ Zamzoe.
In February 2007, the live and acoustic album The Life Acoustic
The Life Acoustic
The Life Acoustic is an acoustic live album by the German alternative metal band Emil Bulls, released on February 23, 2007. It was recorded at a show in Munich on July 21, 2006.-Track listing:...
was released. The album, which was recorded in Pullach
Pullach
Pullach, officially Pullach i. Isartal, is a municipality in the district of Munich in Bavaria in Germany. It is serviced by the S 7 line of the Munich S-Bahn, at the Großhesselohe Isartalbahnhof, Pullach and Höllriegelskreuth railway stations....
in 2006, was followed by an acoustic tour.
The following album The Black Path
The Black Path (album)
The Black Path is the fourth major studio album by the German band Emil Bulls, released on April 4, 2008. The first single from the record is "The Most Evil Spell", released on March 7, 2008...
was released on April 4, 2008, on Drakkar
Drakkar Entertainment
Drakkar Entertainment GmbH, also called Drakkar Records or Drakkar Publishing, is a German record label with its headquarters in Witten. It is a joint venture with Bertelsmann Music Group.-History:...
records. It is the hardest record of the band so far and was recorded in Hannover by Benny Richer (Caliban
Caliban (band)
Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released seven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with the band Heaven Shall Burn.-History:...
, Krypteria
Krypteria
Krypteria is a symphonic metal band from Germany. Originating from a 2001 "pop musical theatre studio project" of the same name, the idea was to use different vocalists, though German-Korean singer Ji-In Cho assumed the role of lead vocalist in 2004...
). The single "The Most Evil Spell" was offered as a free download.
In 2009, Chrissy Schneider left the band and was replaced by Andy Bock, who was the guitar player of From Constant Visions. On September 25, 2009, Phoenix was released. "Here Comes The Fire" was offered as a free download on their website. In September 2009, a music video of "When God Was Sleeping" was released.
The band is currently preparing its latest studio offering Oceanic, to be released on September 30, 2011.
Independent releases
- 1997: - Red Dick's Potatoe GardenRed Dick's Potatoe GardenRed Dick's Potatoe Garden is the first album by Emil Bulls, released independently in 1997.-Track listing:#"Red Dick's Potatoe Garden"#"Windmills"#"Oldskool Desert Trip"#"Simile & Caribbean Space dreams"#"Airborne"#"Cocktail Babe"#"Bulls Reemixxx"...
- 2000: - MonogamyMonogamy (Emil Bulls album)Monogamy is the second album by Emil Bulls. It was released independently in 2000 and has been re-released in 2004 via Oh My Sweet/ALIVE.-Track listing:#"Calm Down"#"Leaving You With This"#"Water"#"Chickeria"#"Mirror "#"Moonchild "...
Major label releases
- 2001: - Angel Delivery ServiceAngel Delivery ServiceAngel Delivery Service is the major label debut by the German band Emil Bulls. It was released on June 4, 2001 and produced, as would their next record be, by Wolfgang Stach.-Track listing:...
- 2003: - PorcelainPorcelain (Emil Bulls album)Porcelain is the fourth studio album by German alternative metal band Emil Bulls, released on May 12, 2003. Produced by Wolfgang Stach and mixed by Stephan Glauman, it was the band's first record released on the now independent Motor Music. The album marks a departure from the rapcore influence...
- 2005: - The Southern ComfortThe Southern ComfortThe Southern Comfort is the fifth album by Emil Bulls, released on June 20, 2005. Singles from this album were "Newborn" then "Revenge". It is their first release with Fabian Fuess playing the drums...
- 2008: - The Black PathThe Black Path (album)The Black Path is the fourth major studio album by the German band Emil Bulls, released on April 4, 2008. The first single from the record is "The Most Evil Spell", released on March 7, 2008...
- 2009: - Phoenix
- 2011: - Oceanic
Singles
- 2001: - "Smells Like Rock'N'Roll"
- 2001: - "Leaving You With This"
- 2001: - "Take On Me"
- 2003: - "The Coolness of Being Wretched"
- 2003: - "This DayThis DayThis Day could refer to:Newspapers*Thisday, a Nigerian newspaper*This Day *This Day Music*A song from the album Porcelain by the Emil Bulls* This Day , a song by Emma's Imagination...
" - 2006: - "Newborn"
- 2006: - "Revenge"
- 2008: - "The Most Evil Spell"
- 2009: - "When God Was Sleeping"
- 2011: - "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"