Drecksau always defined their musical inspirations very precisely - just take a hint of the muddy sound of the American south and mix it with the violent German attitude, then you'll pretty much get the idea what these guys are all about. But the best part is that this band perfectly blends both cultures - American and German - delivering a prime example of doomcore madness with a handful of their own original ideas. The exclusive re-release of "Schmerz" introduce one of Germany's finest sludge/doomcore groups and a truly original name on the German metal scene. The album was released in 1999. Produced again by Andy Classen, the LP showcased a much more centered approach towards doomcore - the music is heavier and more varied than on the debut album. Typical doom tracks (such as "Defrost" or "Doom") intertwine with mid-tempo hardcore bulldozers ("Aschergen", Days Of Fire", "Release"), creating altogether a memorable sludge experience. The most unique track, however, is the surprising cover version of "Diesmal hat er sich gewehrt" ("This time he defended") by Peter Maffay - the way this mellow tune is transformed into a raging doomcore monster is simply amazing. All in all, "Schmerz" proved to be the best work in the band's entire discography.