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{{short description|German rock band}}
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]<ref name="allmusic"/>|[[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite book|last= McIver |first= Joel |title= Nu Metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |publisher= Omnibus Press |year= 2002 |page= 59 |isbn= 978-0-7119-9209-2}}</ref>|[[funk metal]]<ref>{{cite book|editor-first= Colin |editor-last= Larkin |editor-link= Colin Larkin (writer) |year= 2006 |title= [[Encyclopedia of Popular Music]] |edition= 4th |publisher= [[Oxford University Press]] |isbn= 978-0-1953-1373-4 |chapter= Guano Apes |quote= This German quartet's funk metal style comes across as a heavier and more explosive version of No Doubt's ska-influenced rock.}}</ref>}}
| origin = [[Göttingen]], Germany
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| years_active = 1994–2006, 2009–present
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]<ref name="allmusic"/>|[[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite book|last= McIver |first= Joel |title= Nu Metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk |publisher= Omnibus Press |year= 2002 |page= 59 |isbn= 978-0-7119-9209-2}}</ref>|[[funk metal]]<ref>{{cite book|editor-first= Colin |editor-last= Larkin |editor-link= Colin Larkin (writer) |year= 2006 |title= [[Encyclopedia of Popular Music]] |edition= 4th |publisher= [[Oxford University Press]] |isbn= 978-0-1953-1373-4 |chapter= Guano Apes |quote= This German quartet's funk metal style comes across as a heavier and more explosive version of No Doubt's ska-influenced rock.}}</ref>}}
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| label = {{hlist|[[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]|[[Columbia Records|Columbia Europe]]}}
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| years_active = 1994–2006, 2009–present
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| website = {{URL|guanoapes.org}}
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| label = {{hlist|[[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]|[[Columbia Records|Columbia Europe]]}}
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| current_members = [[Sandra Nasić]]<br />Henning Rümenapp<br />Stefan Ude<br />Dennis Poschwatta
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'''Guano Apes''' are a German [[rock music|rock]] band formed in 1994 in [[Göttingen]]. The band consists of [[Sandra Nasić]] (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitars, backing vocals), Stefan Ude (bass, backing vocals), and Dennis Poschwatta (drums, backing vocals).<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|author=Guano Apes |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p295621 |title=Guano Apes &#124; Music Biography, Credits and Discography |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref>
'''Guano Apes''' are a German [[rock music|rock]] band formed in 1994 in [[Göttingen]]. The band consists of [[Sandra Nasić]] (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitars, backing vocals), Stefan Ude (bass, backing vocals), and Dennis Poschwatta (drums, backing vocals).<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|author=Guano Apes |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p295621 |title=Guano Apes &#124; Music Biography, Credits and Discography |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=12 June 2014}}</ref>


[[AllMusic]] calls the quartet alt-rock and their sound a fusion of [[Heavy metal music|metal]], [[Pop music|pop]], and [[rap]].<ref name="allmusic"/>
[[AllMusic]] calls the quartet [[Alternative rock|alt-rock]] and their sound a fusion of [[Heavy metal music|metal]], [[Pop music|pop]], and [[rap]].<ref name="allmusic"/> They have released five studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, and five video albums.

They have released five studio albums, one live album, and two compilation albums.


==History==
==History==
===Formation and ''Proud Like A God'' (1994–1999)===
===Formation and ''Proud Like a God'' (1994–1999)===
[[File:Guano Apes.jpg|thumb|left|Guano Apes on stage in the Netherlands, 2009]]
[[File:Guano Apes.jpg|thumb|left|Guano Apes on stage in the Netherlands, 2009]]

Guano Apes were formed in 1994 in [[Göttingen]], [[Germany]], by guitarist Henning Rümenapp, bassist Stefan Ude and drummer Dennis Poschwatta. Female lead singer Sandra Nasić joined the band later that same year.
Guano Apes were formed in 1994 in [[Göttingen]], Germany, by guitarist Henning Rümenapp, bassist Stefan Ude, and drummer Dennis Poschwatta. Female lead singer Sandra Nasić joined the band later that same year.


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{{Listen | help = yes |filename = Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes.ogg |title = "Open Your Eyes" |description = Sample from their first single}}


The band's career took off in 1996 after they won the "Local Heroes" competition held by [[Viva (TV station)|VIVA]], beating out over 1000 competitors with their song "[[Open Your Eyes (Guano Apes song)|Open Your Eyes]]".<ref name="allmusic" /> The song was their first and most successful single, followed by the release in October 1997 of their debut album ''[[Proud Like a God]]'' on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. The album peaked at number 4 in Germany and was certified platinum. The songs "[[Lords of the Boards]]" and "Rain" were also issued as singles, with the former being specifically commissioned for the 1998 European Snowboarding Championship.<ref name="allmusic" />
The band's career took off in 1996 after they won the "Local Heroes" competition held by [[Viva (TV station)|VIVA]], beating out over 1,000 competitors with their song "[[Open Your Eyes (Guano Apes song)|Open Your Eyes]]".<ref name="allmusic" /> The song was their first and most successful single, followed by the release in October 1997 of their debut album ''[[Proud Like a God]]'' on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. The album peaked at number 4 in Germany and was certified platinum. The songs "[[Lords of the Boards]]" and "Rain" were also issued as singles, with the former being specifically commissioned for the 1998 European Snowboarding Championship.<ref name="allmusic" />


The release of their debut album was followed by an 18-month tour of [[Europe]] and the [[United States]]. "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the ''[[Warren Miller (director)|Warren Miller]]'' movie, ''Fifty'' (1999) and ''Crusty 2000: The Metal Millennium'' (2000). The non-album single "Don't You Turn Your Back On Me" was contributed to the ''[[Meschugge]]'' film soundtrack in 1999.
The release of their debut album was followed by an 18-month tour of Europe and the United States. "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the [[Warren Miller (director)|Warren Miller]] movie ''Fifty'' (1999) and ''Crusty 2000: The Metal Millennium'' (2000). The non-album single "Don't You Turn Your Back On Me" was contributed to the ''[[Meschugge]]'' film soundtrack in 1999.


===''Don't Give Me Names'' and ''Walking On A Thin Line'' (2000–2005)===
===''Don't Give Me Names'' and ''Walking on a Thin Line'' (2000–2005)===
In November 2000, Guano Apes released their second studio album, ''[[Don't Give Me Names]]'' on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. The songs "[[Big in Japan (Alphaville song)|Big in Japan]]", "No Speech", "Living In A Lie" and "Dödel Up" were issued as singles. "Big in [[Japan]]" (an [[Alphaville (band)|Alphaville]] [[Cover version|cover]]) and "No Speech" received a lot of airplay and the album was certified gold in Germany. A concert at [[Paradiso (Amsterdam)|Paradiso]], [[Amsterdam]] was filmed and released on [[VHS]] and [[DVD]], also called ''[[Don't Give Me Names (video)|Don't Give Me Names]]''.
In November 2000, Guano Apes released their second studio album, ''[[Don't Give Me Names]]'', on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. The songs "[[Big in Japan (Alphaville song)|Big in Japan]]", "No Speech", "Living in a Lie", and "Dödel Up" were issued as singles. "Big in Japan" (an Alphaville [[Cover version|cover]]) and "No Speech" received a lot of airplay and the album was certified gold in Germany. A concert at [[Paradiso (Amsterdam)|Paradiso]], Amsterdam was filmed and released on [[VHS]] and DVD, also called ''Don't Give Me Names''.


In 2001, the Guano Apes collaborated with German comedian [[Michael Mittermeier]] on the song "[[Kumba Yo!]]", which reached #3 on the German charts. Also, Sandra Nasic contributed vocals and lyrics to the song "[[Path Vol. 1 & 2|Path Vol. 2]]" by [[Finland|Finnish]] [[cello]] quartet [[Apocalyptica]].
In 2001, Guano Apes collaborated with German comedian [[Michael Mittermeier]] on the song "[[Kumba Yo!]]", which reached No. 3 on the German charts. Also, Sandra Nasić contributed vocals and lyrics to the song "[[Path Vol. 1 & 2|Path Vol. 2]]" by Finnish [[cello]] quartet [[Apocalyptica]].


Guano Apes' third studio album ''[[Walking on a Thin Line]]'' was released in March 2003 on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. It reached number one on the German album charts and, just like its predecessor, was certified gold. The album was supported by the singles "[[You Can't Stop Me]]", "Pretty in Scarlet" and "[[Quietly (song)|Quietly]]".
Guano Apes' third studio album, ''[[Walking on a Thin Line]]'', was released in March 2003 on [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] and [[Gun records|GUN/Supersonic Records]]. It reached number one on the German album charts and, just like its predecessor, was certified Gold. The album was supported by the singles "[[You Can't Stop Me (song)|You Can't Stop Me]]", "Pretty in Scarlet", and "[[Quietly (song)|Quietly]]".


In November 2003, Guano Apes released the album ''[[Live (Guano Apes album)|Live]]'', which was recorded during a concert in [[Cologne]] earlier that same year. The limited edition contained a DVD with video footage of the entire concert.
In November 2003, Guano Apes released the album ''[[Live (Guano Apes album)|Live]]'', which was recorded during a concert in [[Cologne]] earlier that same year. The limited edition contained a DVD with video footage of the entire concert.


In November 2004 the [[best of]] album ''[[Planet of the Apes (album)|Planet of the Apes]]'' was released, which included the new single "Break the Line". A [[Planet of the Apes: The Documentary|DVD with the same name]] was released in February 2005, containing a documentary, concert footage and several music videos, among other things.
In November 2004, the [[best of]] album ''[[Planet of the Apes (album)|Planet of the Apes]]'' was released, which included the new single "Break the Line". A DVD by the same name was released in February 2005, containing a documentary, concert footage, and several music videos, among other things.


===Break-up and new projects (2005–2009)===
===Breakup and new projects (2005–2009)===
[[File:Sandra Nasic.jpg|thumb|upright|Sandra Nasić in 2003]]
[[File:Sandra Nasic.jpg|thumb|upright|Sandra Nasić in 2003]]

Because of escalating personal differences, Guano Apes planned a "farewell" tour in February 2005 and subsequently disbanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322104828/https://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-03-22 |title=archive.org "Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband" |publisher=whiskey-soda.de |access-date=2018-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.wdr.de/fernsehen/rockpalast/backstage/guano-apes-rockpalast-backstage-siebzehn-100.html |title=Rockpalast BACKSTAGE: Guano Apes |publisher=WDR |access-date=2018-08-15}}</ref> Dennis Poschwatta gave more details on the reason for their breakup in an interview:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769&seite=2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913034104/http://www.whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769&seite=2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-09-13|title=Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband {{!}} Story/Artikel - whiskey-soda.de {{!}} Musikmagazin fuer Metal, Rock, Gothic, Indie, Punk, HC, EMO und Alternative Musik|date=2009-09-13|access-date=2020-04-16}}</ref>
Due to escalating personal differences among members, Guano Apes planned a farewell tour in February 2005 and subsequently disbanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322104828/https://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769 |archive-date=22 March 2016 |title=archive.org "Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband" |publisher=whiskey-soda.de |access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.wdr.de/fernsehen/rockpalast/backstage/guano-apes-rockpalast-backstage-siebzehn-100.html |title=Rockpalast BACKSTAGE: Guano Apes |date=4 November 2017 |publisher=WDR |access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref> Dennis Poschwatta gave more details on the reason for their breakup in an interview:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769&seite=2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913034104/http://www.whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=9769&seite=2|archive-date=13 September 2009|title=Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband {{!}} Story/Artikel - whiskey-soda.de {{!}} Musikmagazin fuer Metal, Rock, Gothic, Indie, Punk, HC, EMO und Alternative Musik|date=13 September 2009|access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref>


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|text="Basically, it was all about money. That is the most common problem that bands break up over. If someone thinks he is a born rock star or whatever, if you just lose your footing - that's what I could call it now. It was also not possible to bring Sandra back down to earth. And if your environment and lawyers encourage stupid opinions or actions,  it becomes difficult. It's like a marriage or a relationship - at some point there's a fight, then it just doesn't work any more."|author=|title=|source=}}
|text="Basically, it was all about money. That is the most common problem that bands break up over. If someone thinks he is a born rock star or whatever, if you just lose your footing - that's what I could call it now. It was also not possible to bring Sandra back down to earth. And if your environment and lawyers encourage stupid opinions or actions, it becomes difficult. It's like a marriage or a relationship - at some point there's a fight, then it just doesn't work anymore."|author=|title=|source=}}


Poschwatta subsequently focused on his band [[Tamoto]], in which he played guitar (and drums while in the studio) and shared vocal duties with Markus Gumball a.k.a. G-Ball. Tamoto released the album ''[[Clemenza (album)|Clemenza]]'' in August 2005, which was supported by the singles "Beware" and "On My Mind".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Tamoto-Clemenza/release/691741 |title=Tamoto - Clemenza |publisher=Discogs |access-date=2018-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhLu20em_s |title=Tamoto - Beware |publisher=YouTube |date=2017-05-22 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7xDT1HqnK8 |title=Tamoto - On My Mind |publisher=YouTube |date=2007-07-02 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref> Stefan Ude and Henning Rümenapp were among the musicians who participated in the recording of the album. In 2007 Tamoto released the mini album ''[[Crudezza]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/crudezza-mw0001747875 |title=Tamoto - Crudezza |publisher=Allmusic |access-date=2018-05-24}}</ref>
Poschwatta subsequently focused on his band Tamoto, in which he played guitar (and drums while in the studio) and shared vocal duties with Markus Gumball, a.k.a. G-Ball. Tamoto released the album ''Clemenza'' in August 2005, which was supported by the singles "Beware" and "On My Mind".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Tamoto-Clemenza/release/691741 |title=Tamoto - Clemenza |date=August 2005 |publisher=Discogs |access-date=24 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhLu20em_s |title=Tamoto - Beware |publisher=YouTube |date=22 May 2017 |access-date=23 May 2018}}{{dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7xDT1HqnK8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/s7xDT1HqnK8| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Tamoto - On My Mind |publisher=YouTube |date=2 July 2007 |access-date=23 May 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Stefan Ude and Henning Rümenapp were among the musicians who participated in the recording of the album. In 2007, Tamoto released the mini album ''Crudezza''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/crudezza-mw0001747875 |title=Tamoto - Crudezza |publisher=Allmusic |access-date=24 May 2018}}</ref>


In 2006, Rümenapp, Ude and Poschwatta formed a new band named [[IO (German band)|IO]], together with [[United States|American]] singer Charles Simmons. IO went on the road several times and released their debut album ''[[IO (German band)#Discography|For The Masses]]'' on 1 August 2008 but was put on hold after Guano Apes reunited in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/iO-For-The-Masses/release/8705234 |title=iO - For The Masses |publisher=Discogs |access-date=2018-05-24}}</ref>
In 2006, Rümenapp, Ude, and Poschwatta formed a new band named [[IO (German band)|IO]], together with American singer Charles Simmons. IO went on the road several times and released their debut album, ''[[IO (German band)#Discography|For the Masses]]'', on 1 August 2008. The project was put on hold after Guano Apes reunited in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/iO-For-The-Masses/release/8705234 |title=iO - For The Masses |date=August 2008 |publisher=Discogs |access-date=24 May 2018}}</ref>


In December 2006, [[GUN Records]] released the compilation album ''[[Lost (T)apes]]'', which contains a selection of previously unreleased demo tracks recorded in 1994 and 1995. ''Lost (T)apes'' was also released as part of the 2CD package ''The Best and the Lost (T)apes''.
In December 2006, [[GUN Records]] released the compilation album ''[[Lost (T)apes]]'', which contains a selection of previously unreleased demo tracks recorded in 1994 and 1995. ''Lost (T)apes'' was also released as part of the 2CD package ''The Best and the Lost (T)apes''.


In October 2007, Nasić released a solo album titled ''[[The Signal (Sandra Nasic album)|The Signal]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Sandra-Nasic-The-Signal/release/1431344 |title=Sandra Nasic - The Signal |publisher=Discogs |access-date=2018-05-24}}</ref>
In October 2007, Nasić released a solo album titled ''[[The Signal (Sandra Nasic album)|The Signal]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Sandra-Nasic-The-Signal/release/1431344 |title=Sandra Nasic - The Signal |publisher=Discogs |access-date=24 May 2018}}</ref>


===Reunion and ''Bel Air'' (2009–2014)===
===Reunion and ''Bel Air'' (2009–2014)===
In 2009, Guano Apes reunited and played a string of concerts in Europe, starting in [[Sofia]] ([[Bulgaria]]) and also including [[Braga]] ([[Portugal]]),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Guano+Apes/+events|title=Guano Apes tours, tickets, shows|website=Last.fm|access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref> [[Nickelsdorf]] ([[Austria]]), [[Przystanek Woodstock]] ([[Poland]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-06-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325213029/http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |archive-date=2010-03-25 }}</ref> [[Rock am Ring]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastfm.com.br/event/658179 |title=Rock am Ring 2009 no Nürburgring (Nürburg) em 5 Jun 2009 – Last.fm |website=Lastfm.com.br |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref> and [[Rock im Park]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastfm.com.br/event/652047 |title=Rock im Park no Zeppelinfeld (Nürnberg) em 5 Jun 2009 – Last.fm |website=Lastfm.com.br |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref> (Germany) and [[Bucharest]] ([[Romania]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/festival/1152221+Tuborg+Green+Fest |title=Tuborg Green Fest at Parcul Izvor (Bucharest) on 4 Sep 2009 – |publisher=Last.fm |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref> In Bucharest the band announced they were working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdR3SEkz8A |title=Guano Apes annouce &#91;sic&#93; a new album |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2009-09-07 |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref>
In 2009, Guano Apes reunited and played a string of concerts in Europe, starting in [[Sofia]], Bulgaria, and also including [[Braga]], Portugal, [[Nickelsdorf]], Austria, [[Przystanek Woodstock]], Poland,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |title=Home - HOME - the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity |access-date=19 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325213029/http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock/ |archive-date=25 March 2010}}</ref> and [[Rock im Park]], Germany, and [[Bucharest]], Romania. In Bucharest, the band announced they were working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdR3SEkz8A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/LpdR3SEkz8A| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Guano Apes announce a new album |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=7 September 2009 |access-date=12 June 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

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In April 2011, the group released their fourth studio album, ''[[Bel Air (album)|Bel Air]]'', on [[Columbia Records|Columbia Europe]].<ref>[http://www.guanoapes.org/de-en/music/bel-air ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721180701/http://www.guanoapes.org/de-en/music/bel-air |date=July 21, 2011 }}</ref> The album entered the [[Media Control Charts|German album charts]] at number one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rp-online.de/kultur/musik/Guano-Apes-auf-Anhieb-auf-Platz-eins_aid_986693.html |title=Guano Apes auf Anhieb auf Platz eins |language=de |work=[[Rheinische Post]] |date=12 April 2011 |access-date=2011-04-18}}</ref> They released four singles from this album: "Oh, What a Night", "Sunday Lover", "This Time" and "When the Ships Arrive".


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In April 2011, the group released their fourth studio album, ''[[Bel Air (album)|Bel Air]]'', on [[Columbia Records|Columbia Europe]].<ref>[http://www.guanoapes.org/de-en/music/bel-air ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721180701/http://www.guanoapes.org/de-en/music/bel-air |date=21 July 2011 }}</ref> The album entered the [[Media Control Charts|German album charts]] at number one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rp-online.de/kultur/musik/Guano-Apes-auf-Anhieb-auf-Platz-eins_aid_986693.html |title=Guano Apes auf Anhieb auf Platz eins |language=de |work=[[Rheinische Post]] |date=12 April 2011 |access-date=18 April 2011}}</ref> They released four singles from this record: "Oh, What a Night", "Sunday Lover", "This Time", and "When the Ships Arrive".
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[[Sony Music]] released the DVD ''[[Live @ Rockpalast]]'' in 2012. It contains footage of two concerts from 1997 and 2011, both recorded for the long-running German TV show ''[[Rockpalast]]''.


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[[Sony Music]] released the DVD ''Live @ Rockpalast'' in 2012. It contains footage of two concerts from 1997 and 2011, both recorded for the long-running German TV show ''[[Rockpalast]]''.
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===''Offline'' and ''Proud Like A God XX'' (2014–2017)===
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On 28 February 2014, Guano Apes released their first single in two years, titled "Close to the Sun", and released a teaser trailer for their fifth album titled ''[[Offline (album)|Offline]]'' on their [[YouTube]] account three days later, confirming that the album should be released on 2 May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GHqOnWL7_U |title=Guano Apes - Offline - Highlights |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-05-22 |access-date=2014-06-12}}</ref> A music video for "Close To The Sun" was released on YouTube on 2 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FrJxzx3AWI |title=Guano Apes - Close To The Sun (Videoclip) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2014-04-02 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref> Later that month it was announced that the release of ''Offline'' had been pushed back to 30 May.


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===''Offline'' and ''Proud Like a God XX'' (2014–2017)===
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''Proud Like A God'', Guano Apes released ''[[Proud Like A God#20th Anniversary Edition|Proud Like A God XX]]'' on 6 October 2017. The album contains newly mixed versions of ten songs that appeared on the original album, plus the previously unreleased track "Score". The Deluxe Edition comes with a bonus CD containing reworked "2017 versions" of six songs from ''Proud Like A God'' (with a guest appearance by [[Danko Jones]] on the 2017 version of ''[[Open Your Eyes (Guano Apes song)|Open Your Eyes]]''), as well as three cover songs, including the first single "[[Lose Yourself]]" (originally performed by [[Eminem]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Guano-Apes-Proud-Like-A-God-XX/release/10978764 |title=Guano Apes - Proud Like A God XX |publisher=Discogs |date=2017-10-06 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref> Music videos for "Lose Yourself" and the 2017 version of "Suzie" were released on 6 October and 10 November 2017, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCkw-dzqac |title=Guano Apes - Lose Yourself (Official Music Video) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2017-10-06 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdoAy0TD5xo |title=Guano Apes - Suzie (Official Music Video) (2017 Version) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2017-11-10 |access-date=2018-05-23}}</ref>
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On 28 February 2014, Guano Apes released their first single in two years, titled "Close to the Sun", as well as a teaser trailer for their fifth album, titled ''[[Offline (album)|Offline]]'', and confirmed that the record would be released on 2 May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GHqOnWL7_U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/2GHqOnWL7_U| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Guano Apes - Offline - Highlights |publisher=YouTube |date=22 May 2014 |access-date=12 June 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A music video for "Close to the Sun" was released on 2 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FrJxzx3AWI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/2FrJxzx3AWI| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Guano Apes - Close To The Sun (Videoclip) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2 April 2014 |access-date=23 May 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that the release of ''Offline'' had been pushed back to 30 May.


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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ''Proud Like a God'', Guano Apes released ''[[Proud Like a God#20th Anniversary Edition|Proud Like a God XX]]'' on 6 October 2017. The album contains newly mixed versions of ten songs that appeared on the original album, plus the previously unreleased track "Score". The deluxe edition comes with a bonus CD containing reworked "2017 versions" of six songs from ''Proud Like a God'' (with a guest appearance by [[Danko Jones]] on the 2017 version of ''[[Open Your Eyes (Guano Apes song)|Open Your Eyes]]''), as well as three cover songs, including the first single, "[[Lose Yourself]]" (originally performed by [[Eminem]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Guano-Apes-Proud-Like-A-God-XX/release/10978764 |title=Guano Apes - Proud Like A God XX |publisher=Discogs |date=6 October 2017 |access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref> Music videos for "Lose Yourself" and the 2017 version of "Suzie" were released on 6 October and 10 November 2017, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCkw-dzqac |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/vQCkw-dzqac| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Guano Apes - Lose Yourself (Official Music Video) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=6 October 2017 |access-date=23 May 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdoAy0TD5xo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/qdoAy0TD5xo| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Guano Apes - Suzie (Official Music Video) (2017 Version) |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=10 November 2017 |access-date=23 May 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
Since 2017, Dennis Poschwatta has appeared as a member of the "electro trash" duo [[Fukushima Twins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_1qLYW6vjM |title=Dennis Poschwatta über MOTU |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2017-05-19 |access-date=2018-08-15}}</ref> They released an EP entitled ''The World Is Ours'' on May 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4PHJ7s0mBq0gFKEAwgUzBp |title=Fukushima Twins - The World Is Ours |website=Open.spotify.com |date=2020-05-01 |access-date=2020-06-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/fukushimatwins/ |title=Fukushima Twins' official Facebook page |website=Facebook.com |date=2020-03-27 |access-date=2020-04-15}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
<gallery widths="200" heights="300">
<gallery widths="200" heights="300">
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (030 by Yellowcard).jpg|[[Sandra Nasić]] – [[Singing|lead vocals]]
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (030 by Yellowcard).jpg|[[Sandra Nasić]] – lead vocals
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (020 by Yellowcard).jpg|Henning Rümenapp – [[guitar]]s, [[backing vocals]]
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (020 by Yellowcard).jpg|Henning Rümenapp – guitars, backing vocals
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (004 by Yellowcard).jpg|Stefan Ude – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocals]]
Guano Apes beim Open Flair 2015 (004 by Yellowcard).jpg|Stefan Ude – bass, backing vocals
File:Poschwatta.jpg|Dennis Poschwatta – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[backing vocals]]
File:Poschwatta.jpg|Dennis Poschwatta – drums, backing vocals
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{main|Guano Apes discography}}
{{main|Guano Apes discography}}
*''[[Proud Like a God]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Proud Like a God]]'' (1997)
*''[[Don't Give Me Names]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Don't Give Me Names]]'' (2000)
*''[[Walking on a Thin Line]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Walking on a Thin Line]]'' (2003)
*''[[Bel Air (album)|Bel Air]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Bel Air (album)|Bel Air]]'' (2011)
*''[[Ball Sack (album)|Offline]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Offline (album)|Offline]]'' (2014)


==Awards==
==Awards==
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|[[VIVA (German TV channel)|Viva]] Comet Award for Newcomer National
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comet.viva.tv/pages/comet_history_gewinner_1998 |title=Shows, Musikvideos, Charts, News - VIVA.tv |publisher=Comet.viva.tv |access-date=2014-06-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324043228/http://comet.viva.tv/pages/comet_history_gewinner_1998 |archive-date=2012-03-24 }}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comet.viva.tv/pages/comet_history_gewinner_1998 |title=Shows, Musikvideos, Charts, News - VIVA.tv |publisher=Comet.viva.tv |access-date=12 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324043228/http://comet.viva.tv/pages/comet_history_gewinner_1998 |archive-date=24 March 2012 }}</ref>
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|align=center|[[1998 MTV Europe Music Awards|1998]]
|align=center|[[1998 MTV Europe Music Awards|1998]]
|[[MTV Europe Music Award for Best German Act|MTV Select — Central]]
|[[MTV Europe Music Award for Best German Act|MTV Select – Central]]
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|{{nom}}
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|align=center|[[2000 MTV Europe Music Awards|2000]]
|align=center|[[2000 MTV Europe Music Awards|2000]]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Tadeusiak|first=Aneta|title=MTV Europe Music Awards 2000|publisher=ukmix.org|url=http://www.ukmix.org/articles/2000/ema.html|access-date=October 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923005816/http://www.ukmix.org/articles/2000/ema.html|archive-date=September 23, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Tadeusiak|first=Aneta|title=MTV Europe Music Awards 2000|publisher=ukmix.org|url=http://www.ukmix.org/articles/2000/ema.html|access-date=19 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923005816/http://www.ukmix.org/articles/2000/ema.html|archive-date=23 September 2010}}</ref>
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|-
|align=center|2001
|align=center|2001
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.guanoapes.org/ Official Site]
* {{official|guanoapes.org}}


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Guano Apes
vocalist Sandra Nasić squatting on stage with a microphone
Guano Apes performing in 2015
Background information
OriginGöttingen, Germany
Genres
Years active1994–2006, 2009–present
Labels
MembersSandra Nasić
Henning Rümenapp
Stefan Ude
Dennis Poschwatta
Websiteguanoapes.org

Guano Apes are a German rock band formed in 1994 in Göttingen. The band consists of Sandra Nasić (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitars, backing vocals), Stefan Ude (bass, backing vocals), and Dennis Poschwatta (drums, backing vocals).[1]

AllMusic calls the quartet alt-rock and their sound a fusion of metal, pop, and rap.[1] They have released five studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, and five video albums.

History

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Formation and Proud Like a God (1994–1999)

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Guano Apes on stage in the Netherlands, 2009

Guano Apes were formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany, by guitarist Henning Rümenapp, bassist Stefan Ude, and drummer Dennis Poschwatta. Female lead singer Sandra Nasić joined the band later that same year.

"Open Your Eyes"
Sample from their first single
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The band's career took off in 1996 after they won the "Local Heroes" competition held by VIVA, beating out over 1,000 competitors with their song "Open Your Eyes".[1] The song was their first and most successful single, followed by the release in October 1997 of their debut album Proud Like a God on BMG and GUN/Supersonic Records. The album peaked at number 4 in Germany and was certified platinum. The songs "Lords of the Boards" and "Rain" were also issued as singles, with the former being specifically commissioned for the 1998 European Snowboarding Championship.[1]

The release of their debut album was followed by an 18-month tour of Europe and the United States. "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Warren Miller movie Fifty (1999) and Crusty 2000: The Metal Millennium (2000). The non-album single "Don't You Turn Your Back On Me" was contributed to the Meschugge film soundtrack in 1999.

Don't Give Me Names and Walking on a Thin Line (2000–2005)

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In November 2000, Guano Apes released their second studio album, Don't Give Me Names, on BMG and GUN/Supersonic Records. The songs "Big in Japan", "No Speech", "Living in a Lie", and "Dödel Up" were issued as singles. "Big in Japan" (an Alphaville cover) and "No Speech" received a lot of airplay and the album was certified gold in Germany. A concert at Paradiso, Amsterdam was filmed and released on VHS and DVD, also called Don't Give Me Names.

In 2001, Guano Apes collaborated with German comedian Michael Mittermeier on the song "Kumba Yo!", which reached No. 3 on the German charts. Also, Sandra Nasić contributed vocals and lyrics to the song "Path Vol. 2" by Finnish cello quartet Apocalyptica.

Guano Apes' third studio album, Walking on a Thin Line, was released in March 2003 on BMG and GUN/Supersonic Records. It reached number one on the German album charts and, just like its predecessor, was certified Gold. The album was supported by the singles "You Can't Stop Me", "Pretty in Scarlet", and "Quietly".

In November 2003, Guano Apes released the album Live, which was recorded during a concert in Cologne earlier that same year. The limited edition contained a DVD with video footage of the entire concert.

In November 2004, the best of album Planet of the Apes was released, which included the new single "Break the Line". A DVD by the same name was released in February 2005, containing a documentary, concert footage, and several music videos, among other things.

Breakup and new projects (2005–2009)

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Sandra Nasić in 2003

Due to escalating personal differences among members, Guano Apes planned a farewell tour in February 2005 and subsequently disbanded.[4][5] Dennis Poschwatta gave more details on the reason for their breakup in an interview:[6]

"Basically, it was all about money. That is the most common problem that bands break up over. If someone thinks he is a born rock star or whatever, if you just lose your footing - that's what I could call it now. It was also not possible to bring Sandra back down to earth. And if your environment and lawyers encourage stupid opinions or actions, it becomes difficult. It's like a marriage or a relationship - at some point there's a fight, then it just doesn't work anymore."

Poschwatta subsequently focused on his band Tamoto, in which he played guitar (and drums while in the studio) and shared vocal duties with Markus Gumball, a.k.a. G-Ball. Tamoto released the album Clemenza in August 2005, which was supported by the singles "Beware" and "On My Mind".[7][8][9] Stefan Ude and Henning Rümenapp were among the musicians who participated in the recording of the album. In 2007, Tamoto released the mini album Crudezza.[10]

In 2006, Rümenapp, Ude, and Poschwatta formed a new band named IO, together with American singer Charles Simmons. IO went on the road several times and released their debut album, For the Masses, on 1 August 2008. The project was put on hold after Guano Apes reunited in 2009.[11]

In December 2006, GUN Records released the compilation album Lost (T)apes, which contains a selection of previously unreleased demo tracks recorded in 1994 and 1995. Lost (T)apes was also released as part of the 2CD package The Best and the Lost (T)apes.

In October 2007, Nasić released a solo album titled The Signal.[12]

Reunion and Bel Air (2009–2014)

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In 2009, Guano Apes reunited and played a string of concerts in Europe, starting in Sofia, Bulgaria, and also including Braga, Portugal, Nickelsdorf, Austria, Przystanek Woodstock, Poland,[13] and Rock im Park, Germany, and Bucharest, Romania. In Bucharest, the band announced they were working on a new album.[14]

In April 2011, the group released their fourth studio album, Bel Air, on Columbia Europe.[15] The album entered the German album charts at number one.[16] They released four singles from this record: "Oh, What a Night", "Sunday Lover", "This Time", and "When the Ships Arrive".

Sony Music released the DVD Live @ Rockpalast in 2012. It contains footage of two concerts from 1997 and 2011, both recorded for the long-running German TV show Rockpalast.

Offline and Proud Like a God XX (2014–2017)

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On 28 February 2014, Guano Apes released their first single in two years, titled "Close to the Sun", as well as a teaser trailer for their fifth album, titled Offline, and confirmed that the record would be released on 2 May 2014.[17] A music video for "Close to the Sun" was released on 2 April.[18] Later that month, it was announced that the release of Offline had been pushed back to 30 May.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Proud Like a God, Guano Apes released Proud Like a God XX on 6 October 2017. The album contains newly mixed versions of ten songs that appeared on the original album, plus the previously unreleased track "Score". The deluxe edition comes with a bonus CD containing reworked "2017 versions" of six songs from Proud Like a God (with a guest appearance by Danko Jones on the 2017 version of Open Your Eyes), as well as three cover songs, including the first single, "Lose Yourself" (originally performed by Eminem).[19] Music videos for "Lose Yourself" and the 2017 version of "Suzie" were released on 6 October and 10 November 2017, respectively.[20][21]

Members

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  • Sandra Nasić – lead vocals
    Sandra Nasić – lead vocals
  • Henning Rümenapp – guitars, backing vocals
    Henning Rümenapp – guitars, backing vocals
  • Stefan Ude – bass, backing vocals
    Stefan Ude – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Poschwatta – drums, backing vocals
    Dennis Poschwatta – drums, backing vocals

Discography

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Main article: Guano Apes discography

Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1998 Guano Apes Viva Comet Award for Newcomer National Won [22]
1998 MTV Select – Central Nominated
1999 MTV Europe Music Award for Best German Act Nominated
2000 Won [23]
2001 Sandra Nasić 1LIVE Krone Award for Best Singer Won
2003 Guano Apes 1LIVE Krone Award for Best Band Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Guano Apes. "Guano Apes | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  2. ^ McIver, Joel (2002). Nu Metal: The Next Generation of Rock & Punk. Omnibus Press. p. 59. ISBN 978-0-7119-9209-2.
  3. ^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2006). "Guano Apes". Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1953-1373-4. This German quartet's funk metal style comes across as a heavier and more explosive version of No Doubt's ska-influenced rock.
  4. ^ "archive.org "Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband"". whiskey-soda.de. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Rockpalast BACKSTAGE: Guano Apes". WDR. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Guano Apes - Das Ende einer erfolgreichen Crossoverband | Story/Artikel - whiskey-soda.de | Musikmagazin fuer Metal, Rock, Gothic, Indie, Punk, HC, EMO und Alternative Musik". 13 September 2009. Archived from the original on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Tamoto - Clemenza". Discogs. August 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Tamoto - Beware". YouTube. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2018.[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Tamoto - On My Mind". YouTube. 2 July 2007. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Tamoto - Crudezza". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  11. ^ "iO - For The Masses". Discogs. August 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Sandra Nasic - The Signal". Discogs. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Home - HOME - the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity". Archived from the original on 25 March 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  14. ^ "Guano Apes announce a new album". YouTube. 7 September 2009. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  15. ^ [1] Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ "Guano Apes auf Anhieb auf Platz eins". Rheinische Post (in German). 12 April 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  17. ^ "Guano Apes - Offline - Highlights". YouTube. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  18. ^ "Guano Apes - Close To The Sun (Videoclip)". YouTube. 2 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  19. ^ "Guano Apes - Proud Like A God XX". Discogs. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  20. ^ "Guano Apes - Lose Yourself (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 6 October 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  21. ^ "Guano Apes - Suzie (Official Music Video) (2017 Version)". YouTube. 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  22. ^ "Shows, Musikvideos, Charts, News - VIVA.tv". Comet.viva.tv. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  23. ^ Tadeusiak, Aneta. "MTV Europe Music Awards 2000". ukmix.org. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
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