Hamburg death metal veterans Endseeker are taking one final victory lap before retirement, delivering an unexpected but brilliantly heavy cover of David Hasselhoff’s “True Survivor” alongside fellow Hamburg dark rock icons Lord Of The Lost.
After more than a decade of HM-2 soaked riffs, crushing grooves, relentless touring, and unwavering dedication to old-school death metal, German death metal powerhouse Endseeker are preparing to close the chapter on an impressive career. Rather than quietly fading away, the band has chosen to leave fans with one final surprise: a thunderous reimagining of David Hasselhoff’s cult classic “True Survivor,” originally featured in the beloved action-comedy film Kung Fury. The track features special guest appearances from Lord Of The Lost and appears on Endseeker’s farewell EP, Coffin Born, released June 19 through Metal Blade Records.
According to the band, the cover came from a genuine love of the original song and a desire to do something completely outside the expected boundaries of death metal. Inviting Lord Of The Lost into the mix added another layer of personality, creating a collaboration between two Hamburg bands from very different corners of the heavy music world. The result is a surprisingly natural fusion of crushing guitars, infectious hooks, and unapologetic fun.
A Final Statement from One of Germany’s Finest Death Metal Acts
For Endseeker, Coffin Born is more than just another release. It serves as the band’s final studio statement after twelve years together. Since emerging with Corrosive Revelation in 2015, the group steadily climbed the ranks of modern European death metal, earning acclaim for releases such as Mount Carcass and Global Worming. Their combination of Swedish-inspired HM-2 guitar tones, hardcore aggression, and memorable songwriting helped establish them as one of Germany’s most respected underground metal acts.
Rather than continuing until burnout or lineup instability took hold, the band made the decision to end things while still operating at full strength. Remarkably, Endseeker maintained the same lineup throughout their entire existence, a rarity in extreme metal. The members have emphasized that they want to conclude the journey as close friends, preserving the camaraderie that defined the band from the beginning.
Coffin Born Delivers One Last Dose of HM-2 Destruction
Produced by the band and featuring drum engineering from Eike Freese, Coffin Born packs five tracks into a concise yet devastating farewell. Critics have praised the EP’s blend of crushing riffs, melodic passages, crust-punk energy, and old-school Swedish death metal intensity. Reviews have described it as both a fitting farewell and one of the strongest releases of the band’s career.
Coffin Born Track Listing
- Enemies of Peace
- No After. No Before.
- Coffin Born
- Life Breeds Death
- True Survivor (David Hasselhoff Cover feat. Lord Of The Lost)
Farewell Shows Still Ahead
Fans still have several opportunities to catch Endseeker live before the curtain falls. The band’s remaining 2026 performances include festival appearances and farewell club dates across Germany before their final hometown performance in Hamburg this December.
ENDSEEKER Live:
7/10/2026 M.U.R. Open Air – Königsee, DE
7/11/2026 Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil – Laberweinting, DE
7/24/2026 Burning Q – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE
11/06/2026 Club From Hell – Erfurt, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/07/2026 Live Music Hall – Weiher, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/13/2026 Helvetic – Oberhausen, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/14/2026 Urban Spree – Berlin, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/27/2026 LA Cham – Cham, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/28/2026 Backstage – München, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
12/12/2026 Knust – Hamburg, DE w/ Stillbirth, Slaughterday
As Coffin Born closes the book on Endseeker’s career, the EP stands as a reminder that death metal can be crushing, politically conscious, emotionally honest, and occasionally unexpected enough to transform a David Hasselhoff anthem into a fitting farewell. Few bands get to end their story entirely on their own terms. Endseeker have done exactly that, leaving behind a catalog that will continue rattling speakers long after the final note fades.
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