Steril | pt

Steril are

Mähne Meenen > Vocals

Axel Tasler > Guitars & Programming

Jan Wilking > Keyboards & Programming

Live Supported by

Andreas Ruest > Drumming

Hauke Dressler > Mixing



The German Electo-Industrial band STERIL was founded in 1990 in Oldenburg. Their first demo "Fresh & Virgin" was a huge hit in Zwischenfall, which was at the time one of the biggest clubs in Bochum. It was this underground success that lead STERIL to their first record deal with Off Beat Records.

STERIL, along with bands like Frontline Assembly, Project Pitchfork and
Download quickly made Off Beat the biggest German independent label for electronic music. Along with being on countless compilations, STERIL has their own catalogue comprized of 3 full length cds and two maxi singles.

Over the years STERIL's music has both developed and matured. It is influenced by many different styles but also has its own indisinguishbale sound. You always know when you are listing to a STERIL song. STERIL combines pounding club beats, complex arrangements and sometimes aggressive guitar. Their songs are meaningful and well structured with catchy hook lines.

STERIL's underground success in Germany soon spilled out over the borders, where their whole catalogue was licensed to 21st Cicuitry (US) and Westcom (UK). Hits such as "No Remission", "Egoist" and "Deep" attracted lots of attention not only in the US and UK but also places as far as Portugal, Brazil and Australia.

However, STERIL is not just a studio band. They support their driving powerful sound with an entertaining and energetic live show with Mähne at the helm. After three big tours STERIL has matured into a live act that sponsored the 96/97 Cyber Vision Tour in Europe. This boasted the popularity of the band which were later featured on MTV and VIVA.

STERIL was back 2003 with their album 'Purification', 11 full tracks that combines the best elements of ambient, rave, hip-hop, metal, pop and electronica.
The album could hold itself inside of the german Top 20 (DAC) for many weeks and can now be experienced live!
STERIL signed at StrangeWays Records in Hamburg (Wolfsheim, Boytronic, Sparks, Goethes Erben,etc.).

Steril is about to storming the market with two products this year. The canadian Label Artoffact Records will release a compilation of all their hits. New material including. Day of appearance is 23th August 2005. Right two month later, the album 'Realist' will appear. Direct EBM 2005 – directly in the face. An album full of dancy electro-bombs. Fasten your seatbelts! .