Releasedate:  13-03-2026
Label: PERCEPTION

Debuted with Licht an in 2018, the German four-piece creation Schattenmann delights EBM and NDH fans roughly every two years. The fifth album Endgegner announced as audible “radical shift”. Frankly, I haven’t experienced with band before, but there are twelve tracks to taste the sound.

From the outset, Endgegner positions as a “final boss”, a fitting title for an album that feels like a high-stakes confrontation. Not being the gambling person, I accepted the invitation. What I can say, no regrets.

There is my recommendation about the catchy tracks. Sorted them in two groups, start with most EMB examples. The opener “Endgegner” sets an playful tone, inviting listeners to engage with a blend of dark themes and energetic passages. “Schna-na-naps” breaks free as partying hard, before this I only experienced with beer blues (regarding to Nitrogods).

Moving to not so flash tunes, but more in the brutal genre. “Einen Scheiß muss ich” shots the words and beats mixing them in clockwork refrain accompanied by drum machine. Technically “Auf die Zunge” was written with Eisbrecher, and Schattenmann recorded their own version that not as teeth crushing. Cutting the edge “Alter Ego”, runs the unstoppable journey welcoming back alter ego.

Overall, Endgegner is a balanced blend of industrial fury and playful rebellion with slight “bring my 2007” aftertaste. Just push the start button.

Line up:

• Frank Herzig – Vocals
• Jan Suk – Guitars
• Nils Kinzig – Drums
• Luke Shook – Bass

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