In the artist's words:

If there is one band that manages to make a political stance danceable and to put entire halls in a state of emergency, then it is Kraftklub. The five guys from Chemnitz are mouthpiece, sting, homeland ambassador and demolition squad all in one. They manage to combine anger with humor, partying with politics and melancholy with mosh pits like no other band in the German-speaking world. And with their new album, they show once again why their voice is so important.

After the success of "KARGO" (2022), Kraftklub returned at the end of 2025 with their fifth album: "Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt", released on November 28, 2025.

The title is a declaration of love to Chemnitz - and at the same time a critical reflection of the city that has shaped the band so much. The album was unveiled in typical kraftklub fashion: with a mysterious countdown in the middle of Chemnitz, which ultimately led to a spontaneous street concert - including the premiere of the single "Schief in jedem Chor".
This was followed shortly afterwards by "Wenn ich tot bin, fang ich wieder an", an ironic look at getting older that immediately became a fan favorite.
Musically, Kraftklub remain true to their mix of indie rock, rap and punk attitude - but seem more mature, political and personal than ever.

How it all began

Kraftklub were formed around 2010 in Chemnitz - influenced by youth center rehearsal rooms, indie riffs, German punk energy and frontman Felix's hip-hop background. Their style developed from the tension between East German provincialism, post-reunification reality and the desire to simultaneously stand up to it and laugh about it. With songs like "Ich will nicht nach Berlin" and "Songs für Liam", they quickly struck a chord with a generation that immediately recognized themselves in kraftklub's typical plain language.

When Felix launched his solo project KUMMER in 2019, he showed even more clearly how rooted the band's socio-political perspective is in the personal - calmer, more open, but just as unembellished.

Why they are more relevant than ever in 2026

Kraftklub have become big because they tell stories about the reality of the East - without pathos and without excuses. They name right-wing structures, gentrification, stagnation, new beginnings - and throw it all into lyrics that are simultaneously sing-along and hard to digest. Actions such as their spontaneous protest concert against cultural cuts in Chemnitz show that they don't just comment, but live their attitude.

And that's exactly why a Kraftklub concert always feels like a new beginning - a moment when you realize that you're not alone in the chaos out there. Kraftklub have long been more than just a band: they are the soundtrack to an attitude to life that ranges between defiance, humor, melancholy and the hope that tomorrow might be better after all.

Frequently asked questions about Kraftklub

1. when is Kraftklub going on tour again?

The guys from Chemnitz are regularly on tour - especially after new releases. Check our event overview here at Rausgegangen, where you can find all the Kraftklub concerts that are coming up soon!

2. which artists has Kraftklub already worked with?

Kraftklub have collaborated with several artists from the German-speaking world in recent years. On their latest album, they worked with Nina Chuba, among others, who released the song "Fallen in Liebe" together with the band. Faber is also featured on the album, contributing a striking vocal passage to the track "All die schönen Worte".

Kraftklub had already done cross-genre collaborations before this album: With Tokio Hotel or the Chemnitz band Blond, among others.

The spectrum of their features thus ranges from pop to indie to neighboring scene acts - always in a way that fits perfectly with their own sound.

3. how big was Kraftklub's biggest concert to date?

Kraftklub played their biggest concert to date on September 2, 2023 in Dresden, at the Festwiese Rinne in the Ostragehege. There, 44,000 people celebrated with the band - a record that is considered the biggest headline show of their career.

4. what is so special about a Kraftklub concert?

Full power! Kraftklub concerts are sweaty, loud and have an incredible amount of energy. You will jump, scream, dance - and forget everything around you. From the very first moment, the band creates a dynamic that immediately sweeps everyone away - not least because of their closeness to the audience and unique sense of humor.

5. which of the Kraftklub members have already released solo projects?

Singer Felix Brummer has also been on the road solo - under the name Kummer. It's often a bit more serious in terms of content, but just as strong and socio-political. And other band members also have side projects on the go. Steffen Israel is part of the band TRÄNEN with Gwen Dolyn.