Electric Callboy

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Electric Callboy
Electric Callboy at Reload Festival in Germany, 2015
Electric Callboy at Reload Festival in Germany, 2015
Background information
Also known asEskimo Callboy (2010–2022)
OriginCastrop-Rauxel, Germany
Genres
Years active2010–present
Labels
Members
  • Kevin Ratajczak
  • Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß
  • Pascal Schillo
  • Daniel Klossek
  • David Friedrich
  • Nico Sallach
Past members
  • Michael "Micha" Malitzki
  • Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler
Websitewww.electriccallboy.com

Electric Callboy (formerly known as Eskimo Callboy) is a German electronicore band formed in Castrop-Rauxel in 2010. They take a more relaxed approach to the genre, and are known for their comedic songs, live shows and videos.

History

Early releases and Bury Me in Vegas (2010–2013)

Electric Callboy live at Wacken Open Air 2016

The first self-titled EP was self-released in 2010 and was distributed via EMP. Later the band re-released the EP via their actual recording label Redfield Records. The band was a support act for groups like Bakkushan, Callejon, Ohrbooten, We Butter the Bread with Butter and Neaera.

At festivals, the group shared stage with acts like Casper, Distance in Embrace and Rantanplan. In 2011 they played at Traffic Jam Open Air and Mair1 Festival. Their debut album, Bury Me in Vegas was released on March 23, 2012, worldwide via Redfield Records.[1] Between September 28 and September 30, 2012, the band toured in Japan on the Geki Rock Tour. After Geki Rock the group toured China and Russian Federation.[2] In October and November 2012 Electric Callboy was a support act alongside the Electro duo WassBass (founded by Nico of K.I.Z) for Callejon on their Blitzkreuz Tour, which lead through Germany and Austria.[3] At the last show of the tour, at Live Music Hall in Cologne on November 10, 2012, nine fans were injured after pieces of the ceiling fell down in the moshpit area.[4] The concert was stopped and rescheduled for February 23, 2013, at E-Werk in Cologne. The band did not appear on the new date because they were touring alongside The Browning, Close to Home and Intohimo through Europe during that time.[5][6]

On November 17, 2012, the band announced after a concert in Düsseldorf that they were parting ways with their drummer Michael Maletzki; he was replaced by David Friedrich. In April 2013 the band toured the United States for the first time alongside Kottonmouth Kings and Deuce.[7] In August 2013 the band made an appearance at Wacken Open Air,[8] as well as on the Geki Rock Tour in Japan. The band was nominated for the Up And Coming (best newcomer award) at the German Metal Hammer Awards, held in Berlin on September 13, 2013, which they won.[9]

We Are the Mess, Crystals, The Scene, Rehab and departure of Biesler (2013–2020)

Original vocalist Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler performing with the band in 2018.

The band started recording their fourth album at Kohlekeller Studios together with producer Kristian Kohlmannslehner in autumn of 2013. The album, which is entitled We Are the Mess, was released on January 10, 2014,+ via Redfield Records and Warner Music Japan.[10] The band played five release shows in Germany supported by Annisokay. We Are the Mess peaked in 8th place on Germany's official long-play charts and in 64th place in Austria. The band toured in Japan to promote their album.[11] In March of that year, the band toured Europe supported by Iwrestledabearonce, Her Bright Skies and To the Rats and Wolves.[12]

In August 2019, the band released a new single, Hurricane, for their upcoming fifth album. The new album, titled Rehab, was released on November 1, 2019.[13] Following the release of Rehab, the band embarked on their Rehab European Tour 2019.[14]

On February 12, 2020, the band announced through their social media appearances that the previous singer "Sushi" would be leaving the band.[15] "Sushi" went on to start a new project called "Ghostkid".[16]

Introduction of Sallach, international success, name change, and Tekkno (2020–present)

On April 24, 2020, frontman Kevin Ratajczak announced on YouTube that the search for a new singer is over. After an application phase, a video followed on June 4, 2020, announcing that Nico Sallach (former lead singer of the band To the Rats and Wolves)[17] would be the new lead singer of the band.[18] On June 19, 2020, the band released the song "Hypa Hypa".[19] On July 24, 2020, the band released the song "Hate/Love".[19] On September 11, 2020, the band released an EP called MMXX.[17]

On September 3, 2021, the band released the song "We Got the Moves".[20] On December 3, 2021, the band released the song "Pump It".[21] On December 6, 2021, the band announced via their Twitter account that they submitted their single "Pump It" into the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022,[22] but ultimately were not included in the final list of participants.[23]

On December 22, 2021, the band announced through Instagram that they were removing old songs from all platforms due to offensive lyrics and that they were reconsidering the band's name. On March 9, 2022, they announced that they would be called Electric Callboy from now on. The band changed the word 'Eskimo' to 'Electric' because it can be seen as a derogatory name for the Inuit and Yupik people in Alaska. They subsequently re-released the artwork from their previous albums with their new name.[24]

On April 8, 2022, the band released their first song under their new name, "Spaceman," featuring rapper Finch.[25] On April 15, 2022, Electric Callboy announced their new upcoming studio album, Tekkno, due to be released September 9, 2022, and featuring the previously released singles "We Got the Moves" and "Pump It" along with "Spaceman".[26][27]

On July 8, 2022, the band released a song called "Fuckboi," with the American metalcore band Conquer Divide.[28] On August 19, 2022, the band released a song called "Hurrikan".[29] The release date for the album was changed to September 16, 2022.[30]

"TEKKNO" entered the German charts on No. 1 in the first week after release, the highest ranking any record of Electric Callboy achieved.

In the following week they had to postpone their UK/France Tour as well as cancelling their participation on the US Level-Up tour with Attack Attack! due to their Singer Nico Sallach having a jaw and middle ear infection.[31]

Musical style and influences

The band's musical style can be described as electronicore,[32][33][34][35] metalcore,[32][19][36][37] melodic metalcore,[35][38] post-hardcore,[34][39] comedy rock,[36] dubstep,[34] electro,[34] and EDM.[32][36] The musicians named bands like Asking Alexandria and Attack Attack! as their musical influences. Their singer stated that the musicians don't feel like being a part of the "hardcore music scene".[40]

The lyrics deal with themes such as getting drunk, parties, and sex.[41] The band call their music "Porno Metal".[40] In an interview with the German FUZE magazine, vocalist Sebastian Biesler meant that the lyrics only use clichés in a satirical way.[42] In German Metal Hammer magazine, the reviewer gave the band a positive critique. He wrote, "this is why Eskimo Callboy is fun because they dismiss themselves and let ruling the fun".[43]

Band members

  • Kevin Ratajczak

    Kevin Ratajczak

  • Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß

    Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß

  • Pascal Schillo

    Pascal Schillo

  • Daniel Klossek

    Daniel Klossek

  • David-Karl Friedrich

    David-Karl Friedrich

  • Nico Sallach

    Nico Sallach

Current members

Former members

  • Michael "Micha" Malitzki – drums (2010–2012 guest 2022)
  • Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler – vocals (2010–2020)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
GER
[45] 		AUS
[46] 		AUT
[47] 		BEL
[48] 		FIN
[49] 		NLD
[50] 		SWI
[51]
Bury Me in Vegas
  • Released: 23 March 2012
  • Label: Redfield
  • Format: CD
 — — — — — — —
We Are the Mess 8 — 64 — — — —
Crystals
  • Released: 20 March 2015
  • Label: Spinefarm
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 6 — 54 — — — 70
The Scene 6 — 14 — — — 89
Rehab
  • Released: 1 November 2019
  • Label: Century Media
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 16 — 65

[52]

— — — —
Tekkno
  • Released: 16 September 2022
  • Label: Century Media
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 1 66 3
[53] 		9
[54]

123
[55]

13 27 6

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title EP details
Eskimo Callboy
  • Released: September 3, 2010
  • Label: Tone Df, Redfield
  • Format: CD
MMXX

Singles

Title Year Album Peak positions
GER[45]
"Is Anyone Up?" 2011 Bury Me in Vegas —
"Muffin Purper-Gurk" 2012 —
"We Are the Mess" 2013 We Are the Mess —
"Final Dance" 2014 —
"Crystals" 2015 Crystals —
"Best Day" —
"MC Thunder" 2017 The Scene —
"Hurricane" 2019 Rehab —
"Nice Boi" —
"Prism" —
"Hypa Hypa" 2020 MMXX 77
"Hate/Love" —
"We Got the Moves" 2021 Tekkno 93
"Pump It" 31
"Spaceman" (feat. FiNCH) 2022 31
"Hurrikan" —

Music videos

Year Title Director(s)
2010 "California Gurls" (Katy Perry cover)[56] Oliver Schillo
2011 "Is Anyone Up?"[57] Un­known
2012 "Muffin Purper-Gurk"[58] Eskimo Callboy
2013 "Cinema" (Skrillex/Benny Benassi cover)[59] Oliver Schillo & Pascal Schillo
"We Are the Mess"[60] Eskimo Callboy & Oliver Schillo
2014 "Final Dance"[61] Tommy Antonini & Eskimo Callboy
2015 "Crystals"[62] Eskimo Callboy
"Best Day" (ft. Sido)[63] Un­known
"Baby (T.U.M.H.)"[64] Un­known
2017 "The Scene" (feat. Fronz)[65] Eskimo Callboy
"MC Thunder"[66] Pascal Schillo & Oliver Schillo
"VIP"[67]
2018 "Shallows"[68] Christian Ripkens
2019 "Hurricane"[69] Un­known
"Nice Boi"[70] Un­known
"Prism"[71] Un­known
2020 "Made By America"[72] Christian Ripkens
"Hypa Hypa"[73] Pascal Schillo & Oliver Schillo
"Hate/Love"[74]
"MC Thunder II (Dancing Like a Ninja)"[75]
2021 "We Got The Moves"[76]
"Pump It"[77]
2022 "Spaceman" (feat. FiNCH)[78]
"FCKBOI" (feat. Conquer Divide)[79]
"Hurrikan"[80]
"Arrow Of Love"[81]

Awards and nominations

German Metal Hammer Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2013 "N/A" Up And Coming (best newcomer award) Won [9][82]

Impericon Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Hypa Hypa Best Video Won [83]
2021 We Got the Moves Best Music Video Won [84]

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