German party starters Eskimo Callboy have had a change of heart following criticisms surrounding their name after the band went viral when they announced their application to represent Germany in Eurovision with their song ‘Pump It‘.
Whilst fans of the band saw nothing wrong with the term at first, Eskimo is a derogatory term in the United States (more commonly used in Alaska to refer to Inuit and Yupik people) and was coined as a colonial name imposed by non-Indigenous people. So, it kinda makes sense why they’re getting with the times and making necessary changes, especially as their popularity increases.
Soooo from now on, we’ll be referring to them as Electric Callboy!
In a video statement, the guys touched on the name change, revealing:
“We don’t want to hurt anyone, we don’t want to exclude anyone with our name and we definitely don’t want to promote any century old stereotypes… From now on we are called Electric Callboy”
The band also drew their attention to the attrocities taking place in the Ukraine highlighting that their name issue was not worth fighting over when there are bigger issues at play. They’ve also revealed their drummer David Friedrich has been helping refugees escape the war zone by taking them to safe spaces in Poland after dropping off relief supplies to the Ukraine border. His GoFundMe has been set up to assist with the process and the band requested fans help out with efforts there OR to purchase their first merch design with their new name with 100% of proceeds going towards David’s charity.
The new design will be available from their website as on Friday (local time). But what a great initiative and motivation for change. I think we can all agree the band are doing the right thing in this scenario and as they stated, the music and band will not change, just their name.
So get involved and help the lads make a difference!
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German metalcore band Eskimo Callboy has quickly risen to great popularity. The band’s video “Hypa Hypa” has already been viewed 21 million times on YouTube, the song “We Got The Moves” has been viewed 14 million times and “Pump It” almost 10 million times.
Along with their popularity, the band has reached a large number of people, many of whom have complained about the band’s name. The term Eskimo has been used derogatorily of the Inuit people.
The band has taken the criticism seriously, and changed its name to Electric Callboy.
The band commented:
“Hey friends,
today we have big news for you!
Some of you that watched our last videos might have expected it already, but today is the day that we change our name!
From now on we are ELECTRIC CALLBOY!
Actually we recorded some more videos with lots of more information… but with the senseless violence that is happening to the people of the ukraine at the moment, it just doesn’t feel right to push that topic any further. Still, we don’t wanna wait any longer with our name change with the knowledge we gained during our journey.
So here we go!
We hope you like our new name as much as we do!
Electric CallboyEskimo 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.
Electric Callboy Electric Callboy at Reload Festival in Germany, 2015
- Redfield
- Spinefarm
- Radtone Music (Japan)
- Universal
- Century Media
- Kevin Ratajczak
- Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß
- Pascal Schillo
- Daniel Klossek
- David Friedrich
- Nico Sallach
- Michael "Micha" Malitzki
- Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler
Electric Callboy live at Wacken Open Air 2016
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.[1] 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.[2] In October and November 2012 Electric 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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5][6]
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.[7] In August 2013 the band made an appearance at Wacken Open Air,[8] 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.[9]
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.[10] 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.[11] In March of that year, the band toured Europe supported by Iwrestledabearonce, Her Bright Skies and To the Rats and Wolves.[12]
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.[13] Following the release of Rehab, the band embarked on their Rehab European Tour 2019.[14]
On February 12, 2020, the band announced through their social media appearances that the previous singer "Sushi" would be leaving the band.[15] "Sushi" went on to start a new project called "Ghostkid".[16]
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)[17] would be the new lead singer of the band.[18] On June 19, 2020, the band released the song "Hypa Hypa".[19] On July 24, 2020, the band released the song "Hate/Love".[19] On September 11, 2020, the band released an EP called MMXX.[17]
On September 3, 2021, the band released the song "We Got the Moves".[20] On December 3, 2021, the band released the song "Pump It".[21] 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,[22] but ultimately were not included in the final list of participants.[23]
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. They subsequently re-released the artwork from their previous albums with their new name.[24]
On April 8, 2022, the band released their first song under their new name, "Spaceman," featuring rapper, FiNCH.[25] On April 15, 2022, Electric Callboy announced their new upcoming studio album, Tekkno, due to be released September 9, 2022, and featuring the previously released singles "We Got the Moves" and "Pump It" along with "Spaceman".[26][27]
On July 8, 2022, the band released a song called "Fuckboi," with the American metalcore band Conquer Divide.[28] On August 19, 2022, the band released a song called "Hurrikan".[29]
The band's musical style can be described as electronicore,[30][31][32][33] metalcore,[30][19][34][35] melodic metalcore,[33][36] post-hardcore,[32][37] comedy rock,[34] dubstep,[32] electro,[32] and EDM.[30][34] 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".[38]
The lyrics deal with themes such as getting drunk, parties, and sex.[39] The band call their music "Porno Metal" (English Porn Metal).[38] In an interview with the German FUZE magazine, vocalist Sebastian Biesler meant that the lyrics only use clichés in a satirical way.[40] 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".[41]
Kevin Ratajczak
Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß
Pascal Schillo
Daniel Klossek
David-Karl Friedrich
Nico Sallach
Current members
- Kevin Ratajczak – unclean and clean vocals, keyboards, programming (2010–present)
- Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß – lead guitar (2010–present)
- Pascal Schillo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Daniel Klossek – bass guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
- David-Karl Friedrich – drums (2012–present)
- Nico Sallach – clean and unclean vocals (2020–present) [42]
Former members
- Michael "Micha" Malitzki – drums (2010–2012 guest 2022)
- Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler – clean and unclean vocals (2010–2020)
Timeline
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| 2011 | Bury Me in Vegas | — |
| 2012 | — | |
| 2013 | We Are the Mess | — |
| 2014 | — | |
| 2015 | Crystals | — |
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| 2017 | The Scene | — |
| 2019 | Rehab | — |
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| 2020 | MMXX | 77 |
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| 2021 | Tekkno | 93 |
| 31 | ||
| 2022 | 31 | |
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| 2010 | "California Gurls" (Katy Perry cover)[47] | Oliver Schillo |
| 2011 | "Is Anyone Up?"[48] | Unknown |
| 2012 | "Muffin Purper-Gurk"[49] | Eskimo Callboy |
| 2013 | "Cinema" (Skrillex/Benny Benassi cover)[50] | Oliver Schillo & Pascal Schillo |
| "We Are the Mess"[51] | Eskimo Callboy & Oliver Schillo | |
| 2014 | "Final Dance"[52] | Tommy Antonini & Eskimo Callboy |
| 2015 | "Crystals"[53] | Eskimo Callboy |
| "Best Day" (ft. Sido)[54] | Unknown | |
| "Baby (T.U.M.H.)"[55] | Unknown | |
| 2017 | "The Scene" (feat. Fronz)[56] | Eskimo Callboy |
| "MC Thunder"[57] | Pascal Schillo & Oliver Schillo | |
| "VIP"[58] | ||
| 2018 | "Shallows"[59] | Christian Ripkens |
| 2019 | "Hurricane"[60] | Unknown |
| "Nice Boi"[61] | Unknown | |
| "Prism"[62] | Unknown | |
| 2020 | "Made By America"[63] | Christian Ripkens |
| "Hypa Hypa"[64] | Pascal Schillo & Oliver Schillo | |
| "Hate/Love"[65] | ||
| "MC Thunder II (Dancing Like a Ninja)"[66] | ||
| 2021 | "We Got The Moves"[67] | |
| "Pump It"[68] | ||
| 2022 | "Spaceman" (feat. FiNCH)[69] | |
| "FCKBOI" (feat. Conquer Divide)[70] | ||
| "Hurrikan"[71] |
| 2013 | "N/A" | Up And Coming (best newcomer award) | Won | [9][72] |
| 2020 | Hypa Hypa | Best Video | Won | [73] |
| 2021 | We Got the Moves | Best Music Video | Won | [74] |
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