Das Ich, the pioneers of Neue Deutsche Todeskunst (New German Death Art), return after years of silence with their long-awaited album Fanal. The album, whose title means torch or beacon, is a burning testament to a fallen civilization. Composed of the ruins of human achievements and shattered ideals, Fanal warns of the ghosts of the past and present that haunt the ruins of our world. With their unique blend of electronic-symphonic sounds, expressionistic lyrics, and harsh industrial elements, Stefan Ackermann and Bruno Kramm have created a work that is both musically and thematically deeply affecting. Fanal is a musical journey through the ashes of fallen empires, digital networks, and shattered souls. Inspired by philosophical and literary concepts, the lyrics explore themes of betrayal, transience, hubris, and humanity's self-loathing. The flame of Fanal, composed of bone fragments of shattered ideals and soaked in the oil of mortal remains, serves not merely as a warning, but as a testament to the already arrived end times. Fanal follows in the tradition of Das Ich, weaving together social and philosophical themes with vivid language and intense music. The album's lyrics draw on influences from Friedrich Nietzsche, Gottfried Benn, and Expressionist poetry. The album reflects the present day of 2025, in which societies are fragmenting, artificial intelligence is taking over human roles, and truth is becoming a matter of negotiation. Tracklisting misanthrope Lazarus What am I? Vanitas Dante's Inferno Brutus Prometheus genesis Big Bang New product