Mezzerschmitt "Weltherrschaft"

Mezzerschmitt is a Norwegian black metal band, a spinoff of Mayhem. It was formed in 2000 by Mayhem members Jan Axel Blomberg (Hellhammer) and Rune Eriksen (Blasphemer), collaborating with Lars Sørensen from Red Harvest. They intended to create an industrial metal band, but their sound soon shifted towards black metal while still incorporating industrial elements. Mezzerschmitt have released only one EP so far, Weltherrschaft.

The band was incorrectly associated with supporting Nazism due to the band's image resembling with Nazi Germany's uniforms, symbol use, etc., as well as having German language pseudonyms and song titles. Eriksen stated that Weltherrschaft is an imaginary place created in his mind. The purpose of the band would be to let out steam, while being non-political.

Weltherrschaft is the first EP and sole release by the black metal band Mezzerschmitt. It was released in 2002 on Season of Mist productions. Weltherrschaft is a German word and translates to "World Domination".

Track listing

1. "Feuerzauben" 4:18
2. "Unter der Fahne" 4:52
3. "Die Nacht hat Augen" 4:29
4. "Weltherrschaft" 4:19

The German title of track 1 is misspelled, it should be "Feuerzauber" if the use of correct German was intended.

The album title means 'World Domination'.

Translation of track titles:

1. Firemagic

2. Under The Flag

3. The Night Has Eyes

4. World Domination

According to the band:

"We'd like to emphasize that, although it's Mezzerschmitt's goal to provoke, 'Weltherrschaft' is NON POLITICAL. The album is against all forms of totalitarianism." - Season-Of-Mist.com

Recording information:

Recorded at Top Room Studio.

Mastered at Strype Audio