Blindgänger

Blindgänger are a long-running German punk band known for their raw energy and socially conscious lyrics. Emerging from Heidelberg's DIY scene in the late '90s, they've built a reputation as stalwarts of grassroots punk with a focus on anti-fascist themes and working-class solidarity. Their sound blends Oi!-adjacent street punk with melodic hardcore elements, delivered in unapologetically German lyrics that tackle political disillusionment and everyday struggles. Recent releases like *Damokles* (2022) and *Antrieb* (2023) showcase their signature mix of fist-pumping rhythms and barked vocals, while *Live at Noels Ballroom* captures their rowdy, beer-soaked concert energy.

The band maintains a fiercely independent streak, self-releasing music and collaborating with underground labels like Mad Butcher Records. Albums like *4* (2020) and *Alles beginnt von vorn* (2021) find them refining their anthemic style without losing their confrontational edge. True to their name ("Blindgänger" meaning unexploded ordnance), these veterans continue detonating politically charged punk nearly three decades into their career.