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Punk, Hard Rock, Indie |
The Beatsteaks are a German punk band who have been delighting Central European rock fans since the mid-90s. Starting out at local shows and festivals, the band caught an early break opening for the Sex Pistols. Their 2001 release Living Targets would raise the band's profiile, garnering their first major MTV and radio airplay.
As the 2000s have progressed, the band have expanded from their punk sound, enhancing their melodic prowess without sacrificing the energy and power that made them popular. The 2004 album Smack Smash, led by catchy singles Hand in Hand, I Don't Care As Lo ...read more
The Beatsteaks are a German punk band who have been delighting Central European rock fans since the mid-90s. Starting out at local shows and festivals, the band caught an early break opening for the Sex Pistols. Their 2001 release Living Targets would raise the band's profiile, garnering their first major MTV and radio airplay.
As the 2000s have progressed, the band have expanded from their punk sound, enhancing their melodic prowess without sacrificing the energy and power that made them popular. The 2004 album Smack Smash, led by catchy singles Hand in Hand, I Don't Care As Long As You Sing, and Hello Joe, was their commercial and critical breakthrough. It would also net the band an MTV Europe award for Best German Act, and an appearance on MTV's Viva La Bam. 2007 album Limbo Messiah debuted at #3 on the German album charts, the highest chart position in their career.
They may hail from Germany, but the songs are in English. Regardless, the Beatsteaks catchy melodies and high-octane performances will translate to anyone who likes their music fast and fun. Check 'em out. « hide |
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