Panzerballett Übercode Œuvre
Übercode Œuvre is the highly anticipated jazz-metal album by Panzerballett. A world-class line-up pushes genre boundaries more than ever.
Übercode Œuvre is the eagerly awaited album from Panzerballett, a unique jazz-metal quintet that fuses intricate metal riffs with jazz improvisation, humor, and high-level musicianship. The album pushes genre boundaries, featuring contributions from legendary drummers Virgil Donati, Marco Minnemann, Anika Nilles, Morgan Ågren, and others. It offers a thrilling listening experience for jazz fusion and progressive metal enthusiasts alike. Included are covers like "Bleed" from Meshuggah, "Alien Hip Hop" from Virgil Donati; re-imaginations of classical pieces like Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and Vivaldi's "Summer"; as well as originals like "Seven Steps To Hell". They all showcase the band's blend of complex rhythms, virtuosic drumming, and unconventional arrangements.
The album's diversity makes it stand out in the progressive metal and jazz scenes. Panzerballett, led by guitarist Jan Zehrfeld, has earned a cult following for their "Headbanging with Brain" approach to music, delivering not only technically advanced compositions but also humorous, organic reconstructions of well-known pieces. Their live performances are legendary for their energy and complexity, and Übercode Œuvre is poised to continue that legacy with tracks that balance intense technicality with an accessible groove.
Übercode Œuvre is a musical journey and a perfect workout for developing brain-muscle connections with its meticulously constructed beats. If you want to experience one of the most innovative bands in progressive jazz and metal, having this album is a chance to own a piece of modern music history that challenges the boundaries of what metal can be and how jazz can speak to the heavy music world.
Bonus Materials
Packaged in deluxe gatefold
Track Listing
Bleed Seven Steps To Hell The Four Seasons - Summer Alien Hip Hop Andromeda Ode To Joy (vocal) Pick Up The Pieces The Devil's Staircase Ode To Joy (instrumental)