Track By Tracks: Kill Her First - Künstliche Freiheit (2024)

1. REPETITION:

The first single shows a new side to KILL HER FIRST. Willy on bass fuses with David on drums to form a surprisingly danceable rhythm section that picks up on electronic drum & bass influences and enters an exciting exchange with the insistently angry shouts. On the surface, the lyrics deal with stagnation and lack of inspiration, but in-depth warn of the dangers of repeating dark chapters of history.

2. M.F. SOCIETY:

It’s up to you to decipher the ambiguous title. Lyrically, it deals with the human nature of our ego society. In exciting contrast to this lyrical frustration, influences from hip-hop, nu metal and indie rock complement each other.

3. TYLER DURDEN:

With Rouven on guitar, the band felt a breath of fresh air in rehearsals. The first riffs Rouven brought with him were already full of energy and inspired Gero to write the Chuck Palahniuk-inspired lyrics – which in the end are more than a tribute to the iconic anti-hero from Fight Club. What would Tyler do?

4. BURDEN:

The anti-heroine in the form of the legendary figure Medusa gazes resolutely from the artwork. On BURDEN, she steps out of the passivity of her narrative and casts off her old role of the villain. She draws on her strengths and alliances and, through her actions, creates new hope for freedom and redemption. A strong statement against misogyny and femicide. The epic structure and melody of the song emphasize the storytelling aspect.

5. GUARDIANS:

GUARDIANS is a polyphonic, powerful statement. In addition to blatant criticism of the tabloid media landscape of our time, the song contains what could be the biggest chorus on the record. But there is also something for the casual breakdown fan.

6. HEIRLOOM:

The story of a childhood. Gero deals with a dark heritage in what is probably the most personal KILL HER FIRST song of all time. The song opens as a ballad and slowly draws you in before breaking open, letting dancing beats interact with brutal breakdowns. With HEIRLOOM, the band delivers a varied, impressive, thought-provoking anthem.

7. S/W:

A song like a film noir. It's not the first time you've heard German lyrics from Kill Her First, but with S/W it gets really dark. The shadows of a big city feed the despair and intensify perceived loneliness. Musically, too, you can hear the pounding of the eternally rotating carousel of thoughts – until the first-person narrator metaphorically frees herself from it in a rearing breakdown.

8. THANK YOU:

There’s sunshine at the end of the tunnel. The record ends – perhaps not coincidentally – with an upbeat track that is unusual for KILL HER FIRST. THANK YOU is a lively, driving pop-punk anthem and a lyrical love letter to dear friends and all those who stand by you in difficult times. The band was only able to realize this record with the help of valuable people and loyal companions.