Electric Callboy
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. 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. 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. In October and November 2012 Eskimo 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. 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. 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. 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. In August 2013 the band made an appearance at Wacken Open Air, 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. 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. 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. In March of that year, the band toured Europe supported by Iwrestledabearonce, Her Bright Skies and To the Rats and Wolves. 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. Following the release of "Rehab", the band embarked  on their "Rehab European Tour 2019". On February 12, 2020, the band announced through their social media appearances that the previous singer "Sushi" would be leaving the band. "Sushi" went on to start a new project called "Ghostkid". 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) would be the new lead singer of the band. On June 19, 2020, the band released the  song "Hypa Hypa". On July 24, 2020, the band released the song "Hate/Love". On September 11, 2020, the band released an EP called MMXX. On September 3, 2021, the band released the song "We Got the Moves". On December 3, 2021, the band released the song "Pump It". 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, but ultimately were not included in the final list of participants. 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. On April 8, 2022, the band released their first song under their new name, "Spaceman," featuring rapper, FiNCH. On April 15, 2022, Electric Callboy announced their new upcoming studio album, Tekkno, due to be released September 9, 2022. Musical  style and influences. The band's musical style can be described as electronicore, metalcore, melodic metalcore, post-hardcore, comedy rock, dubstep, electro, and EDM. 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". The lyrics deal with themes such as getting drunk, parties, and sex. The band call their music "Porno Metal" (English "Porn Metal"). In an interview with the German "FUZE" magazine, vocalist Sebastian Biesler meant that the lyrics only use clichés in a satirical way . 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". Band members. Current members Former members Timeline