ABOUT ALBUM
forged in the heart of chaos, sturmtief is a sonic battle cry, a march through fire – industrial rhythms collide with cinematic layers and percussive strikes that echo like distant gunfire.the lyrics on sturmtief are resolute, driven by survival, sacrifice, and the will to endure, telling stories of conflict and inner strength – a storm of resilience where hope clings to life amidst the ruins of war. It’s about determination, battlegrounds and an unbreakable spirit. on the cover, rifle bullets gleam dimly under bare light – relics of violence, reminders of the storm that shaped us. every beat is a step forward on scorched ground.
SINGLES COVER ART
sturmtief
- artist: stahlnacht
- label: stahlkombinat
- production start date: may 13, 2012
- release date: sep 7, 2020
- genre: dark electro / ebm
- tracks: 10
LYRICS
SIDE A
wenn auf der welt passiert nicht viel
ein herr gern spielt sein kleines spiel
und was dem herrn dran so gefiel
die macht der willkuer für ein ziel
heut ist der herr sehr aufgedreht
hat er doch bomben ausgespaeht
und weil das boese nichts gesteht
gleich die rettung der welt ansteht
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
als sich die sonne verlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so kalt und obsessiv, es ist sein sturmtief
der herr ist sofort kampfbereit
für freundlichkeit ist keine zeit
doch vor irrtum ist er nicht gefeit
die medien tun die drecksarbeit
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
als sich die sonne verlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so kalt und obsessiv, es ist sein sturmtief
die welt macht sich nun viel gedank’n
doch sollte sie sich nicht bedanken?
denn all’ die, die immer zanken
verwies der herr in ihre schranken
als niemand “stop!” rief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so dreist und exklusiv, hier kommt sein sturmtief
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
ein herr gern spielt sein kleines spiel
und was dem herrn dran so gefiel
die macht der willkuer für ein ziel
heut ist der herr sehr aufgedreht
hat er doch bomben ausgespaeht
und weil das boese nichts gesteht
gleich die rettung der welt ansteht
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
als sich die sonne verlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so kalt und obsessiv, es ist sein sturmtief
der herr ist sofort kampfbereit
für freundlichkeit ist keine zeit
doch vor irrtum ist er nicht gefeit
die medien tun die drecksarbeit
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
als sich die sonne verlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so kalt und obsessiv, es ist sein sturmtief
die welt macht sich nun viel gedank’n
doch sollte sie sich nicht bedanken?
denn all’ die, die immer zanken
verwies der herr in ihre schranken
als niemand “stop!” rief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so dreist und exklusiv, hier kommt sein sturmtief
waehrend die welt schlief, zog auf ein sturmtief
so stolz und aggressiv, ein echtes sturmtief
you raise your flag to sell a lie
a mask of truth you drape on high
blood on your hands won’t wash away
the bones you crush to seize your prey
you scream of threats that never came
then torch the weak and fan the flame
your war machine gains ruthless speed
while mothers rot and children bleed
you feast on corpses and call it peace
paint blood-soaked ruins, declare it clean
the wombs are torn, the children cry
you're the plague, that won’t let die
you launch your drones with deadpan grace
they track the poor with coded face
a firing line for bread and thirst
you kill the kind, then blame them first
borders break for your greedy hand
you crave the kill, you take the land
power’s your god, not peace or law
and mercy’s just a fatal flaw
you feast on corpses and call it peace
paint blood-soaked ruins, declare it clean
you preach to guard, but slay the weak
you're the plague, you claim to seek
a mask of truth you drape on high
blood on your hands won’t wash away
the bones you crush to seize your prey
you scream of threats that never came
then torch the weak and fan the flame
your war machine gains ruthless speed
while mothers rot and children bleed
you feast on corpses and call it peace
paint blood-soaked ruins, declare it clean
the wombs are torn, the children cry
you're the plague, that won’t let die
you launch your drones with deadpan grace
they track the poor with coded face
a firing line for bread and thirst
you kill the kind, then blame them first
borders break for your greedy hand
you crave the kill, you take the land
power’s your god, not peace or law
and mercy’s just a fatal flaw
you feast on corpses and call it peace
paint blood-soaked ruins, declare it clean
you preach to guard, but slay the weak
you're the plague, you claim to seek
tief in deinem kranken gedaerm
sitz ich auf meinem thron
an deiner qual mein herz ich waerm
auch ich bin gottes sohn
ich spring dir an deine kehle
und du kriechst wie ein hund
deine lebenskraft ich stehle
leck deine seele wund
ich bin die kugel in deinem fleisch
ich bin der dorn in deinem mark
ich bin der splitter in deinem schaedel
bin der nagel zu deinem sarg
ich werde pfaehlen dann dein herz
saug dir den atem aus
es ist ein viel zu kurzer schmerz
dauert tagein tagaus
ich bin die kugel in deinem fleisch
ich bin der dorn in deinem mark
ich bin wie eine splitterbombe
die ihre kraft im kern verbarg
sitz ich auf meinem thron
an deiner qual mein herz ich waerm
auch ich bin gottes sohn
ich spring dir an deine kehle
und du kriechst wie ein hund
deine lebenskraft ich stehle
leck deine seele wund
ich bin die kugel in deinem fleisch
ich bin der dorn in deinem mark
ich bin der splitter in deinem schaedel
bin der nagel zu deinem sarg
ich werde pfaehlen dann dein herz
saug dir den atem aus
es ist ein viel zu kurzer schmerz
dauert tagein tagaus
ich bin die kugel in deinem fleisch
ich bin der dorn in deinem mark
ich bin wie eine splitterbombe
die ihre kraft im kern verbarg
in the battlefield of cells, a silent fray,
where darkness creeps and hope begins to sway.
the enemy within, it multiplies and spreads,
infiltrating deep, where fear and doubt are bred.
in the trenches of my mind, we stand so frail,
a war within, we fight, hearts growing pale.
though the odds may taunt us, we'll endure,
with love as our shield, we'll remain ever sure.
in a realm where shadows slowly intertwine,
we grapple with a fate we can't define.
in a dance of darkness, uncertainty our guide,
we navigate the currents, side by side.
in the trenches of my mind, we stand so frail,
a war within, we fight, hearts growing pale.
battling shadows, though outnumbered, we endure,
we won't surrender now, our hope remains secure.
in this struggle deep within, where shadows roam,
a battle fought in silence, far from any home.
with every passing day, the siege takes its toll,
but deep within our hearts, a fire burns, a goal.
where darkness creeps and hope begins to sway.
the enemy within, it multiplies and spreads,
infiltrating deep, where fear and doubt are bred.
in the trenches of my mind, we stand so frail,
a war within, we fight, hearts growing pale.
though the odds may taunt us, we'll endure,
with love as our shield, we'll remain ever sure.
in a realm where shadows slowly intertwine,
we grapple with a fate we can't define.
in a dance of darkness, uncertainty our guide,
we navigate the currents, side by side.
in the trenches of my mind, we stand so frail,
a war within, we fight, hearts growing pale.
battling shadows, though outnumbered, we endure,
we won't surrender now, our hope remains secure.
in this struggle deep within, where shadows roam,
a battle fought in silence, far from any home.
with every passing day, the siege takes its toll,
but deep within our hearts, a fire burns, a goal.
in the heart of a frigid night's embrace,
a soldier stands alone in a forgotten place.
his breath a plume of frost in the bitter air,
a red flag in his hands, a burden he'll bear.
the wind, it howls like a mournful cry,
as he marches on, no tears left to dry.
his body's tired, his spirit grows thin,
but that red flag's his oath, his battle to win.
beneath torn skies in the dead of night,
his sacrifice burns, like a beacon of light.
in the frozen abyss, where heroes are bred,
he'll carry the flag, 'til the shades of red.
beneath the stars, he must not fail,
his comrades have fallen, their faces gone pale.
but he trudges forward through the deepening snow,
the flag clutched tightly, his purpose aglow.
wounded and weary, he stumbles ahead,
with every step, the ground turns to red.
his blood mingles with the flag in his hand,
a testament to his will, in this desolate land.
beneath torn skies in the dead of night,
his sacrifice burns, like a beacon of light.
in the frozen abyss, where heroes are bred,
he'll carry the flag, 'til the shades of red.
as the dawn approaches, the end drawing near,
he collapses at last, overwhelmed by the fear.
the flag lies buried, its fate intertwined,
with the soldier's own, in this tale of mankind.
in the quiet of morning, 'neath the snow's gentle spread,
the shades of red blend, the living and dead.
a tribute to valor, in this story we tell,
of a soldier who stood, in a frozen hell.
a soldier stands alone in a forgotten place.
his breath a plume of frost in the bitter air,
a red flag in his hands, a burden he'll bear.
the wind, it howls like a mournful cry,
as he marches on, no tears left to dry.
his body's tired, his spirit grows thin,
but that red flag's his oath, his battle to win.
beneath torn skies in the dead of night,
his sacrifice burns, like a beacon of light.
in the frozen abyss, where heroes are bred,
he'll carry the flag, 'til the shades of red.
beneath the stars, he must not fail,
his comrades have fallen, their faces gone pale.
but he trudges forward through the deepening snow,
the flag clutched tightly, his purpose aglow.
wounded and weary, he stumbles ahead,
with every step, the ground turns to red.
his blood mingles with the flag in his hand,
a testament to his will, in this desolate land.
beneath torn skies in the dead of night,
his sacrifice burns, like a beacon of light.
in the frozen abyss, where heroes are bred,
he'll carry the flag, 'til the shades of red.
as the dawn approaches, the end drawing near,
he collapses at last, overwhelmed by the fear.
the flag lies buried, its fate intertwined,
with the soldier's own, in this tale of mankind.
in the quiet of morning, 'neath the snow's gentle spread,
the shades of red blend, the living and dead.
a tribute to valor, in this story we tell,
of a soldier who stood, in a frozen hell.
SIDE B
boots polished fresh, clad in green attire,
the path’s not paved, to the woods we aspire.
the pace is set, the rhythm's on fire.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
commands barked loud, marching and drilled,
rarely discussed, but fun is fulfilled.
a song is sung, rehearsed and instilled.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
orders come clear, never revised,
easily accepted, the motives disguised.
propaganda's near, the victory's prized.
in war games we’re taught, groupthink we endorse,
the will to fight locked, obedience, of course.
justice distorted, the tension’s the force.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
the path’s not paved, to the woods we aspire.
the pace is set, the rhythm's on fire.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
commands barked loud, marching and drilled,
rarely discussed, but fun is fulfilled.
a song is sung, rehearsed and instilled.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
orders come clear, never revised,
easily accepted, the motives disguised.
propaganda's near, the victory's prized.
in war games we’re taught, groupthink we endorse,
the will to fight locked, obedience, of course.
justice distorted, the tension’s the force.
left! right! left! right!
march in step, march in line,
pride in every single move, we shine,
left! right! left! right!
now it's time: forward, march!
kalte mauern still und schwer,
ein herz verblutet, schlaegt nicht mehr.
die schatten tanzen ohne licht,
im spiegel siehst du sein gesicht.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
maschinen wueten ohne ton,
ein rhythmus bricht durch den beton.
dein puls er jagt die zeit voran,
ein endlos kampf in seinem bann.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
schritt für schritt durch glas und stein,
ein tiefes atmen traegt die pein.
dein feuer brennt trotz kalter nacht,
die seele lebt, nun neu erwacht.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, endlich frei,
im dunkel stirbt die tyrannei.
ein herz verblutet, schlaegt nicht mehr.
die schatten tanzen ohne licht,
im spiegel siehst du sein gesicht.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
maschinen wueten ohne ton,
ein rhythmus bricht durch den beton.
dein puls er jagt die zeit voran,
ein endlos kampf in seinem bann.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
schritt für schritt durch glas und stein,
ein tiefes atmen traegt die pein.
dein feuer brennt trotz kalter nacht,
die seele lebt, nun neu erwacht.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, lass sie frei,
im dunkel schreit die einsamkeit.
kraft und schatten, tief in dir,
ein sturm der tobt, ein wildes tier.
kraft und schatten, endlich frei,
im dunkel stirbt die tyrannei.
instrumental
life crumbles like a burning leaf,
the wind it brings both time and grief.
a hand once warm slips out of reach,
we mourn in silence, never preach.
what once was red turns into grey,
and love gets buried in the clay.
but still we guard it like a flame,
and whisper gently through the pain.
when the sun goes down, we pray!
but the night won't turn away!
we watch the sky, and feel the fear,
‘cause the end is always near!
when the light is lost, we cry!
never ready to say goodbye!
dance with ghosts, and face the night!
‘cause death still comes in perfect light!
no god, no fate, no promised land,
just echoes held in trembling hands.
yet in the dark, we still confess,
a bond that pain cannot suppress.
when the sun goes down, we pray!
but the night won't turn away!
we watch the sky, and feel the fear,
‘cause the end is always near!
when the light is lost, we cry!
never ready to say goodbye!
dance with ghosts, and face the night!
‘cause death still comes in perfect light!
their names remain, though breath is gone,
like verses etched in dying dawn.
they shine like stars we cannot hold,
but keep us warm when nights get cold.
the wind it brings both time and grief.
a hand once warm slips out of reach,
we mourn in silence, never preach.
what once was red turns into grey,
and love gets buried in the clay.
but still we guard it like a flame,
and whisper gently through the pain.
when the sun goes down, we pray!
but the night won't turn away!
we watch the sky, and feel the fear,
‘cause the end is always near!
when the light is lost, we cry!
never ready to say goodbye!
dance with ghosts, and face the night!
‘cause death still comes in perfect light!
no god, no fate, no promised land,
just echoes held in trembling hands.
yet in the dark, we still confess,
a bond that pain cannot suppress.
when the sun goes down, we pray!
but the night won't turn away!
we watch the sky, and feel the fear,
‘cause the end is always near!
when the light is lost, we cry!
never ready to say goodbye!
dance with ghosts, and face the night!
‘cause death still comes in perfect light!
their names remain, though breath is gone,
like verses etched in dying dawn.
they shine like stars we cannot hold,
but keep us warm when nights get cold.
this song’s no prayer, no sweet parade,
I won’t march down your road of rage.
no list of debts the past has made,
they’re ghosts long gone beyond the stage.
no penance due for wounds once laid,
step out! step free! and turn the page!
stand up tall! get back on track!
hold your ground! don’t fade to black!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
take your stand! don’t lose the track!
crush your fear! don’t wear its tag!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
it’s ’bout the wounds that feed your fear,
the ones you nurse till they take flight.
the more you hide, the more they steer,
you fight the dark but fear the light.
and somewhere deep, the truth draws near,
the edge of dawn cuts through the night
stand up tall! get back on track!
hold your ground! don’t fade to black!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
take your stand! don’t lose the track!
crush your fear! don’t wear its tag!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
I won’t march down your road of rage.
no list of debts the past has made,
they’re ghosts long gone beyond the stage.
no penance due for wounds once laid,
step out! step free! and turn the page!
stand up tall! get back on track!
hold your ground! don’t fade to black!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
take your stand! don’t lose the track!
crush your fear! don’t wear its tag!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
it’s ’bout the wounds that feed your fear,
the ones you nurse till they take flight.
the more you hide, the more they steer,
you fight the dark but fear the light.
and somewhere deep, the truth draws near,
the edge of dawn cuts through the night
stand up tall! get back on track!
hold your ground! don’t fade to black!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!
take your stand! don’t lose the track!
crush your fear! don’t wear its tag!
lock your aim! don’t raise that flag!
and don’t you dare look back!






