Verehrt Und Angespien (Worshipped & Spat At)

In Extremo

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 3, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 7, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Metal Blade
• ASIN: B000031WDY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,077 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
In Extremo perform an aggressive brand of medieval metal that includes percussion, harp, and homemade bagpipes. Like German countrymen Rammstein, this group eschews English; but unlike Rammstein, In Extremo's frontman sings (or rather growls) in dead languages. Their lone song in English is the unexpectedly catchy cover of Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion." As one might expect, Verehrt und Angespien rocks pretty hard; even ethno-punkers with a taste for Boiled in Lead and Garmarna might get off on In Extremo's ancient folk with a modern kick. While most of their songs are fairly uniform, this unorthodox septet assimilates different elements into their music, notably the delicate solo harp in "Miss Gordon of Gight," the violin weaving through "Vinner och Frande," and the raging harmonica on the anthemic "In Extreme." --Bryan Reesman

Product Description
Sophomore release on Metal Blade for European metal act. Includes a cover of Sisters of Mercy's 'This Corrosion'. Extremo's members all play a variety of instruments, sing in German, old Swedish, Latin, old Spanish and old Provinvial and some of the lyrics on their current album date back to the 8th century. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hear of the Seven Striders who found their Fortune in Hell, October 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Verehrt Und Angespien (Audio CD)

This album is taking the style of Weckt die Toten further, straight to perfection. For me, it is the ideal mixture of medieval and metal music, with just the right amount of hardness. The band is made up of seven musicians, with one lead singer, three pipers (playing breton bagpipes most of the time), one guitar, one bass, and percussion (however, all use different instruments now and then). The album starts off with an Old German magical spell, written down a thousand years ago. It also includes songs in German, Scandinavian and Provencal language, and for the first time an English song: "This Corrosion" by Sisters Of Mercy. However, I think In Extremo's version is totally different and much, much better. More _drive_. The best tracks are 1 (Merseburger Zaubersprüche), 4 (a Pavane with provencal lyrics), 8 (a song by Francois Villon picking up the Gallows theme), 9 (This Corrosion) and 12 (In Extremo). I also saw the band live at a concert, and I must say it was the best concert I've ever been to. There is much controversy about In Extremo (a band that makes a lovesong sound like a warchant), but I think they are among the best in the world. Really. Check em out.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genious, April 9, 2002

By A Customer

I'd like to start off by saying that Rammstein is my alltime favorite rock band, so naturally I am interested in other german metal bands. This CD has been on my recomendation list for a very long time, and I had disregarded it-until now. Currently, Rammstein AND In Extremo are tied for my two most favorite bands of all time. After that comes all the others (Godsmack, SOAD, Staind, Mudvayne, etc.)I can honestly say that this is the most exceptional and creative music that my ears have ever been blessed with hearing. If I said everything that is wonderful about this band, you'd likely age another year before finishing the list. That's how good these guys are, truly. I never lie about stuf like this. Music is sacred, and anyone who screws around with it deserves to eat mud. Anyway, even if you're not a rock/metal fan, you should still get this! Don't let the big bad guitar riffs scare you away(NOTE: I am a die-hard metal and rock fan, so don't let my remark about guitars mislead you, for I have 3 guitars and 5 basses, and I play hard rock on all of them). The other greatest kind of music is celtic(Irish, scottish, etc.) which is another reason this band intrigued me so much. I never thought that bagpipes would work against metal, but it does, my friends, it really and truly does. Right, I've got to stop myself here and now because I can tell that unless I do, I won't leave this computer for hours. So, go out RIGHT NOW and buy this or, better yet, click on the order button up ^there^ and get it as fast as you can. Well, I've said as much as I'll allow myself to say about this miracle of a band, so I leave the rest up to you, dear reader. So good luck, stay in school, don't do drugs, and make the decision you know in your heart you want to make about this musical masterpiece. Fare thee well; I trust you'll do the right thing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fan-friendly band...., April 3, 2001

By	Janet L. Arnold "forever bookworm" (Killeen, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been to several of their concerts now and think that "In Extremo" is probably one of the coolest bands in the world. Not only is their music "interesting" - to say the least, also does their on-stage-show rock. They always have the crowds go crazy. But, best of all: they don't disappear after the concert, they hang out with their fans, give autographs, and may share a drink with you. If you like bagpipes, medieval music and hard rock, then this is the perfect combination. I'm hooked.....