BAND INFO: Apoptygma Berzerk is a solo band consisting of the very talented Stephan Groth, who is also known as Grothesk. Apoptygma Berzerk operates out of Norway under various underground labels. Thanks to Metropolis records, Apoptygma Berzerk CDs are available here in America.
Seven
Mourn EP
The Apopcalyptic Manifesto
Seven - OVERVIEW: - Easily my favorite industrial CD. "7" is an electro-industrial CD with techno influences. The lead track on this CD is "Non-Stop Violence", which is a melodic dance-EBM song with sing-along vocals that flow all around you. Another outstanding track is "Mourn" (which is remixed on the CD) which is dedicated to the late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana (the guitar on "Mourn" is Kurt Cobain). Another great track is "Electricity", which is a dance- floor body moving song. Also, don't forget to check out the hidden track which is connected to track 11. Plus, an un-named track #12 is added to the CD.
RECORD LABEL: Metropolis
# OF TRACKS: 12
RUNNING TIME: 1:13:53
RELEASE YEAR: 1996 (Tatra Records, Norway); 1998 (Metropolis, America)
YOU'D LIKE THIS CD IF YOU LIKE: Haujobb or Cleen
RATING: 10 / 10 (GET THIS CD!)
Mourn EP - OVERVIEW: A remix CD for "Mourn" (which is a song dedicated to Kurt Cobain). The first and second tracks (2nd track remixed by the Industrial Heads) are remixes of "Mourn" and track #3 is the original version. "Electricity", off of "7", is also on this CD with two new songs ("Ohm Sweet Ohm" and "Snutt 7").
RECORD LABEL: Tatra (Norway)
# OF TRACKS: 7
RUNNING TIME: 39:33
RELEASE YEAR: 1997
YOU'D LIKE THIS CD IF YOU LIKE: Noxious Emotion
RATING: 4 / 10
The Apopcalyptic Manifesto - OVERVIEW: A great starting point if you haven't heard any Apoptygma Berzerk yet. This CD is a compilation of the best of Apoptygma Berzerk from previous albums such as "7" and "Solo Deo Gloria". This CD contains such hit singles as "Ashes to Ashes", "Deep Red", and "Burnin' Heretic". It also has a few remixes of "Ashes to Ashes" and "Burning Hertic". It also has a few previously unreleased tracks, too.
RECORD LABEL: Metropolis
# OF TRACKS: 16
RUNNING TIME: 1:06:25
RELEASE YEAR: 1998 (Tatra Records, Norway)
YOU'D LIKE THIS CD IF YOU LIKE: Noxious Emotion or X Marks the Pedwalk
RATING: 6.5 / 10
