The band Killerpilze (German for "Killer Mushrooms") is a German pop rock/pop punk band from Dillingen an der Donau, Germany.

History

Killerpilze formed in October 2002 in Dillingen an der Donau. The inspiration for their name would come from a night of eating pizza. In their early years, Killerpilze sang in both English and German, and toured their local area. The three band members attended school while working on recording their music. On July 7, 2004, the group recorded its first album, Von vorne durch die Punkalle. They performed in small concert halls until Universal Music signed them for a record deal. In 2005, they recorded their first official album, Invasion der Killerpilze. In spring 2006, their debut single "Richtig Scheiße" ("Really Shitty") reached #14 in Germany. On July 27, 2007, the band released its second album, Mit Pauken und Raketen. Their album debuted at #14 on German charts. In July 2008, their song "Verrockt" was used in the German soundtrack of Camp Rock. In 2010, the band created its own label, KillerpilzeRecords. On February 12 of the same year, the first single, "Drei", from their third album, Lautonom, was released. In the end of 2010, the group returned to the studio and recorded their fourth album, Ein Bisschen Zeitgeist. The band has contributed to campaigns such as Kein Bock auf Nazis ("No Support for Nazis") and Punk Macht Schule ("Punk Goes School"), which helps to build schools in Ethiopia.

Members

Johannes Halbig

Johannes Halbig, (better known as Jo) was born on the July 30, 1989. He had just completed his last year at the German high school 'St. Bonaventura Gymnasium' in Dillingen an der Donau, where he lives with his family. Jo plays a range of instruments, including piano, guitar, and bass guitar.

Fabian Halbig

Fabian Halbig (also known as Fabi) was born on December 23, 1992. He is the youngest member of the band, and also plays trumpet. He has done so since the age of eight.

Maximilian Schlichter

Maximilian Schlichter, (known as Mäx) was born on July 3, 1988. Mäx is the oldest in the band, and has played lead guitar and sings.

Discography

Album

Singles

Soundtrack

Track listings

Von vorne durch die Punkallee (Straight Through Punk Avenue) Invasion der Killerpilze (Invasion of the Killerpilze) Mit Pauken und Raketen (With Kettledrums and Rockets) Lautonom Ein Bisschen Zeitgeist Grell