Hanzel Und Gretyl are an industrial death metal group formed by members Kaizer Von Loopy and Vas Kallas in 1993.
In 1994, they recorded a demo entitled "Kindermuzik", and were signed by Energy Records , a small record label based in New York City. They recorded and released their first full-length album "Ausgeflippt" in 1995. After several local shows on Manhattan's lower east side, they embarked on two U.S. tours with Marilyn Manson in '95 and '96. In 1997, they released their second full length album, "Transmissions From Uranus", which subsequently lead the band to tour with Prong and gave them even broader exposure nationally.
In 1998, Energy Records went out of business shortly after Hanzel und Gretyl toured the U.S. in support of Rammstein on their first ever headlining tour of the states. In 2002, the band signed to Metropolis Records and immediately began recording for their long anticipated third album, "Uber Alles", which was released in 2003. Following the release of the album, the band toured for a few months as a headliner and in support of The Genitorturers after which they returned to the studio to record a new album.
In September 2004, the band released their fourth album, "Scheissmessiah" touring the states both as a headliner and in support of Al Jourgensen's Ministry. In 2006, the band toured across America yet again upon the release of the 4 song EP, "Oktotenfest 2006", which also included a full scale U.K. tour in support of Cradle of Filth in 2007. Shortly thereafter, they began work on their fifth full-length album, "2012: Zwanzig Zwölf" released in February 2008. The album's central motif follows the Mayan theory that the world will end in 2012, and the band posits the subsequent extinction of the human race following one last rock concert.
In January of 2009 Hanzel und Gretyl kicked off the first leg of an extensive headlining world tour including shows in The Netherlands, France, Belgium and Spain. Their "World Fukken Tour 2009" will continue through November and includes shows and festival appearances in Europe, U.K., Scandinavia, Russia, Ukraine, New Zealand and Australia as the demand for Hanzel und Gretyl continues to grow exponentially worldwide and across the universe! P*R*O*S*T*!
Hanzel Und Gretyl - WORLD FUKKEN TOUR 2009
Hanzel Und Gretyl - WORLD FUKKEN TOUR DATES/TICKETS
JULY 25 - Stonehenge Festival-Steenwijk, ND
JULY 26 - Rambler - Eindhoven, ND
JULY 30 - Satan's Hollow - Manchester, UK
JULY 31 - The Underworld - London, UK TICKETS FOR LONDON and MANCHESTER SHOWS AVAILABLE HERE!
AUG 1 - T. J.'s - Newport, UK
AUG 2 - Intake - Mansfield, UK
AUG 4 - Classic Grand - Glasgow, Scotland
AUG 6 - A Cruisin Lan - Cork, Ireland
AUG 7 - Fibber Magees - Dublin, Ireland
AUG 20 - Rock City Open Air Festival - Fetesti, Romania
AUG 22- Knaack - Berlin, Germany
AUG 23- Der Cult - Nürnberg, Germany
AUG 24- Backstage - Munich, Germany
AUG 25- Crash - Freiburg, Germany
AUG 26- MTC CLub - Cologne, Germany
AUG 27- Logo - Hamburg, Germany
ALL Tickets for Germany available at: www.ticketmaster.de
AUG 29 - Moto Culture Festival - Saint-Ave, France
NOV 3- El Corazon- Seattle, WA- USA
NOV 11 - TBA - Auckland, New Zealand
NOV 13 - Bald Faced Stag - Sydney, Australia
NOV 14 - TBA - Canberra, Australia
NOV 19 - TBA - Adelaide, Australia
NOV 20 - East Brunswick Club - Melbourne, Australia
NOV 21 - The Jubilee - Brisbane, Australia
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+++++HANZEL UND GRETYL+++++
AN ÜBERGALACTIK FAIRY TALE
BROUGHT TO EARTH BY KAIZER VON LOOPY AND VAS KALLAS
IN THE YEAR OF THE DEATHSTAR 1995
Love your band. I first saw you guys in Milwaukee with Ministry on the Evil Doer tour.
I got to meet you and thrill kill kult after your set and I wanted to say thanks... it was one of the best nights of my life, afterwords I bought every one of your albums!
Chaa hoo! Thanks for the awesome muzzak. P.S - if you're stuck for which Auckland venue to hold the November 11th gig...The Transmission Room should be the way to go :)
First a show in cork.i was thinking awe why couldnt it be Dublin and now its announced your coming to Dublin.Now i have no excuse i have to be there.:)
So cannot wait until you guys come to adelaide, Been waiting too long for this. Keep up the great sound and great music ill be there in the front row when you come to adelaide cannot wait!!
HUG Kick MAJOR arse!!!! When are you coming back to America!? It's been a yaer since I've seen you guys. That's wayy too long for an impatient girl like me.
you are awesome!!! love your music...I can't believe I missed your show in Berlin just for a couple of days, I got there May 23rd...I hope one day you come down here and can see you live ;-)