"Deutsche Nationalhymne" is a single by the German heavy metal band

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that had not appeared on a previously released album. It was released in 2010 by the imprint LZ Records and the first release by the band under their new contract with

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. The single was only available in Germany and was recorded in support for the

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event in South Africa for the

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. It was a recording of the

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in a hard rock arrangement. The song managed to enter the Top 50 Songs listing in Germany
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Track listing

Band members

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– lead vocals, rhythm guitar *

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– guitar *Chris Limburg – guitar *Uwe Köhler – bass *Dominik Huelshorst – drums, percussion

References

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