Oomph! are considered one of the pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte movement and were a welcome source of inspiration for the likes of Rammstein, Megaherz and Eisbrecher. The band’s second album ‘Sperm’ (1994) is widely viewed as one of the first records of the NDH movement. Contrary to most of their peers, Oomph! use both German and English lyrics. Founded in 1989, this German metal combo’s style ranges from industrial, gothic, techno, metal and alternative rock to electronica. As so often happens with pioneers, Oomph! never enjoyed the commercial success of the bands they inspired although 1999’s ‘Plastik’ did give the band a wider appeal. In 2023, longtime singer Dero Goi was replaced with Daniel ‘Der Schulz’ Schulz. His first studio contribution can be heard on the band’s most recent output, ‘Richter und Henker’ (2023). #GMM25
