Hanzel Und Gretyl

While most critics would describe the band as industrial metal, the members of Hanzel und Gretyl self describe their music as an “intergalactic fairytale.” If the fairytale is a career of nine lesser-known German thrasher-metal albums wrapped in leather binding, then they’re uber right. The band’s weird, post-apocalyptic take on the Hansel and Gretel children’s story has attracted fans who praise the pair for the head-banging aggressive style. One thing can be said about Hanzel und Gretyl: they haven’t changed their sound since starting in 1993. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is debatable. (Nikki Hunt)