Band:	Eisbrecher
Album:	Eiszeit
Style:	Industrial metal
Release date:	April 16, 2010
A review by:	KwonVerge

01. Böse Mädchen
02. Eiszeit
03. Bombe
04. Gothkiller [vs Roberto Vitacca]
05. Die Engel
06. Segne deinen Schmerz
07. Amok
08. Dein Weg
09. Supermodel
10. Der Hauch des Lebens
11. Kein Wunder [bonus]
12. Amok [Renegade remix] [bonus]
13. Schwarze Witwe [remix] [bonus]

The industrial metal act Eisbrecher (ice breaker) managed to return during 2010 with its 4th full-length up to date, Eiszeit (ice age), a tiny bit more "commercial" step dare I say and in my humble opinion it will appeal to a wider audience than their already big fanbase. Of course fans of Unheilig, Rammstein, Oomph!, Die Krupps and KMFDM if they don't know them already, which I doubt, should proceed, or even start from their previous releases.

Eiszeit keeps a heavy character but in its overall duration a melodic and more "danceable" feeling take control. Although they never were that heavy during their discography, the compositions are a bit more listener-friendly, thankfully Eisbrecher are professionals enough and quite inspired to support this move with actions. Throughout the album you'll find, for one more time, what I call deutsch lyricism. The one and only responsible for this is Alexx Wesselsky whose vocals are quite expressive and whether he sings with his deep german accent or in a more melodic/emotive way, he fits in perfectly. Electronics play a 50/50 role, either more apparent and dynamic or lending more melodic passages, according to the song, with the rest of the band flowing in the same mood.

All in all, Eiszeit is the natural successor of Sünde, henceforth I don't think that people who enjoyed them before will be disappointed now, on the contrary, the opener "Böse Mädchen" will welcome you in an ideal way, offering its place to the title track, the beautiful and melodic "Die Engel"/"Dein Weg", the dancefloor friendly "Gothkiller" etc. Whether they break the ice or not, the choice is yours.