Electric Callboy
{{short description|German electronicore band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Electric Callboy
| image = Electric Callboy (2024).jpg
| caption = Electric Callboy at Ilosaarirock in 2024
| landscape = yes
| alias = Eskimo Callboy (2010–2022)
| origin = Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
| genre = {{flatlist|
- Electronicore
- metalcore
- {{nowrap|melodic metalcore}}
- post-hardcore
- EDM
}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{flatlist|
- Redfield
- Spinefarm
- Radtone Music (Japan)
- Universal
- Century Media
}}
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|www.electriccallboy.com}}
| current_members =
- Kevin Ratajczak
- Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß
- Pascal Schillo
- Daniel Klossek
- Nico Sallach
| past_members =
- Michael "Micha" Malitzki
- Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler
- David Friedrich
}}
Electric Callboy (formerly known as Eskimo Callboy) is a German electronicore band formed in Castrop-Rauxel in 2010. They are known for their comedic songs, live shows, and videos. The band also occasionally performs DJ sets under the moniker Electric Bassboy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.impericon.com/blogs/magazine/electric-callboy-electric-bassboy-party-photos-setlist-from-rock-am-ring-2025|title=Electric Callboy & Electric Bassboy: Party Photos & Setlist from Rock am Ring 2025!|website=Impericon}}
History
= Early releases and ''Bury Me in Vegas'' (2010–2013) =
File:Eskimo Callboy - Wacken Open Air 2016-AL3227.jpg in 2016]]
The first self-titled EP was self-released in 2010 and was distributed via EMP. Later the band re-released the EP via their actual recording label Redfield Records. The band was a support act for groups like Bakkushan, Callejon, Ohrbooten, We Butter the Bread with Butter and Neaera.
At festivals, the group shared stage with acts like Casper, Distance in Embrace and Rantanplan. In 2011 they played at Traffic Jam Open Air and Mair1 Festival. Their debut album, Bury Me in Vegas was released on 23 March 2012 worldwide via Redfield Records.osnametal.de: [http://www.osnametal.de/news.php?articleId=4038 Eskimo Callboy:Heute Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130211133425/http://www.osnametal.de/news.php?articleId=4038 |date=2013-02-11 }} (German) Between 28 and 30 September 2012, the band toured Japan on the Geki Rock Tour. After Geki Rock the group toured China and Russian Federation.ibanez.de: [http://www.ibanez.de/no_cache/news/news-detail/news-artikel/eskimo-callboy-on-tour.html Eskimo Callboy on tour] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119092904/http://www.ibanez.de/no_cache/news/news-detail/news-artikel/eskimo-callboy-on-tour.html |date=19 November 2012 }} In October and November 2012 Eskimo Callboy was a support act alongside the Electro duo WassBass (founded by Nico of K.I.Z) for Callejon on their Blitzkreuz Tour, which lead through Germany and Austria.partyausfall.de: [http://www.partyausfall.de/news-callejon-band-auf-blitzkreuz-tour-im-oktober-16270.html CALLEJON - Band auf Blitzkreuz Tour im Oktober 2012] (German) At the last show of the tour, at Live Music Hall in Cologne on 10 November 2012, nine fans were injured after pieces of the ceiling fell down in the moshpit area.Marco Götz: Metal Hammer: [http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article334841/callejon-verletzte-und-konzertabbruch-nach-decken-einsturz.html Callejon: Verletzte und Konzertabbruch nach Decken-Einsturz - Tour-Ende mit Schrecken](German) The concert was stopped and rescheduled for 23 February 2013, at E-Werk in Cologne. The band did not appear on the new date because they were touring alongside The Browning, Close to Home and Intohimo through Europe during that time.partyausfall.de: [http://www.partyausfall.de/news-eskimo-callboy-get-drunk-or-fuck-off-euro-tou-17590.html ESKIMO CALLBOY - GET DRUNK OR FUCK OFF EURO TOUR 2013 mit THE BROWNING, CLOSE TO HOME und INTOHIMO] (German)metal.de: [http://www.metal.de/eventguide/details/6373-get-drunk-or-fuck-off-tour Get Drunk Or Fuck Off Tour] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224085628/http://www.metal.de/eventguide/details/6373-get-drunk-or-fuck-off-tour |date=24 December 2012 }} (German)
On 17 November 2012, the band announced after a concert in Düsseldorf that they were parting ways with their drummer Michael Maletzki; he was replaced by David Friedrich. In April 2013 the band toured the United States for the first time alongside Kottonmouth Kings and Deuce.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=804212|title=Kottonmouth Kings 'Fight To Unite'|work=pollstar.com|date=15 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225164532/http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=804212|archive-date=25 December 2013}} In August 2013 the band made an appearance at Wacken Open Air,Wacken Open Air: |url=http://www.wacken.com/en/woa2013/main-bands/billing-2013/bands-2013/eskimo-callboy-2013/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207052853/http://www.wacken.com/en/woa2013/main-bands/billing-2013/bands-2013/eskimo-callboy-2013/ |date=7 February 2013 }} Eskimo Callboy] as well as on the Geki Rock Tour in Japan. The band was nominated for the Up And Coming (best newcomer award) at the German Metal Hammer Awards, held in Berlin on 13 September 2013, which they won.{{Cite web|first=Sebastian|last=Kessler|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/magazin/features/article476065/gewinner-und-erste-fotos-der-metal-hammer-awards-2013.html|title=Gewinner und erste Fotos der Metal Hammer Awards 2013(German)|work=Metal Hammer|date=14 September 2013|access-date=1 May 2022|language=de}}
= ''We Are the Mess'', ''Crystals'', ''The Scene'', ''Rehab'' and departure of Biesler (2013–2020) =
File:Eskimo Callboy With Full Force 2018 13.jpg
The band started recording their second album at Kohlekeller Studios together with producer Kristian Kohlmannslehner in autumn of 2013. The album, We Are the Mess, was released on 10 January 2014 via Redfield Records and Warner Music Japan.{{Cite web|first=Sam|last=Dignon|url=https://www.rocksins.com/2014/01/eskimo-callboy-we-are-the-mess-19257-19257/|title=Eskimo Callboy – We Are The Mess|work=Rock Sins|date=7 January 2014|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} The band played five release shows in Germany supported by Annisokay. We Are the Mess peaked in 8th place on Germany's official long-play charts and in 64th place in Austria. The band toured in Japan to promote their album.Frank Engelhardt: Fuze Magazine #44 (March/April 2014): Eskimo Callboy: Metal-Atzen, pages 22-23 (German) In March of that year, the band toured Europe supported by Iwrestledabearonce, Her Bright Skies and To the Rats and Wolves.{{Cite web|url=http://www.stormbringer.at/news_42618/eskimo-callboy-i-wrestled-a-bear-once-her-bright-skies-to-the-rats-and-europa-tour-dates.html|title=Eskimo Callboy, Iwrestledabearonce, Her Bright Skies, To the Rats and Wolves!|work=Stormbringer.at|date=18 December 2013|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219102032/http://www.stormbringer.at/news_42618/eskimo-callboy-i-wrestled-a-bear-once-her-bright-skies-to-the-rats-and-europa-tour-dates.html|archive-date=19 February 2015}}
In August 2019, the band released the single "Hurricane" from their fifth studio album. The album, Rehab, was released on 1 November 2019.{{Cite web|first=Jana|last=DB|url=https://tuonelamagazine.com/review-eskimo-callboy-rehab/|title=Review: Eskimo Callboy – Rehab|work=Tuonela Magazine|date=5 November 2019|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} Following the release of Rehab, the band embarked on their Rehab European Tour 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/tours/479815972592829/|title=Rehab Tour 2019|website=www.facebook.com}}
On 12 February 2020, the band announced through their social media appearances that the previous singer "Sushi" would be leaving the band.{{Cite web|first=Florin|last=Petrut|url=https://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202009/reviews/music-reviews/ep-review-eskimo-callboy-mmxx|title=EP Review: Eskimo Callboy – MMXX|website=Bring the Noise|date=8 September 2020|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US}} "Sushi" went on to start a new project called "Ghostkid".{{Cite web|first=Jack|last=Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/this-is-how-ghstkid-was-born-as-told-by-vocalist-sebastian-sushi-biesler|title=This Is How Ghostkid Was Born, As Told By Vocalist Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler|work=Rock Sound|date=12 November 2020|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US}}
= ''Tekkno'' (2020–present) =
On 24 April 2020, frontman Kevin Ratajczak announced on YouTube that the search for a new singer was over. After an application phase, a video followed on 4 June 2020, announcing that Nico Sallach (former lead singer of the band To the Rats and Wolves){{Cite web|first=David|last=McLaughlin|url=https://www.kerrang.com/are-eskimo-callboy-metals-biggest-trolls|title=Are Eskimo Callboy Metal's Biggest Trolls?|work=Kerrang!|date=9 September 2020|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} would be the new lead singer of the band.{{Cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/33153/Eskimo-Callboy-announce-new-vocalist|title=Eskimo Callboy announce new vocalist|website=Lambgoat|date=4 June 2020|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} On 19 June 2020, the band released the song "Hypa Hypa".{{Cite web|first=Alex|last=Sievers|url=https://killyourstereo.com/news/so-i-finally-listened-to-hypa-hypa-by-eskimo-callboy/Hgw6MDMyNTQ/23-07-20|title=So I finally listened to 'Hypa Hypa' by Eskimo Callboy|work=Kill Your Stereo|date=23 July 2020|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} On 24 July 2020, the band released the song "Hate/Love". On 11 September 2020, the band released the EP MMXX.
On 3 September 2021, the band released the song "We Got the Moves".{{Cite web|first=Jack|last=Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/eskimo-callboy-have-released-a-brilliantly-wild-new-track-we-got-the-moves|title=Eskimo Callboy Have Released A Brilliantly Wild New Track 'We Got The Moves'|work=Rock Sound|date=3 September 2021|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430053354/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/eskimo-callboy-have-released-a-brilliantly-wild-new-track-we-got-the-moves|url-status=dead}} On 3 December 2021, the band released the song "Pump It".{{Cite web|first=Joe|last=DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/eskimo-callboy-pump-it-song-lyrics-video/|title=We Can't Tell If Eskimo Callboy Are Serious About Their New Gym Rat Anthem 'Pump It'|work=Loudwire|date=3 December 2021|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} On 6 December 2021, the band announced via their Twitter account that they submitted "Pump It" into the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022,{{Cite web|first=Paul 'Browny'|last=Brown|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/12/07/eskimo-callboy-launch-eurovision-song-contest-2022-application/|title=Eskimo Callboy Launch Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Application|website=Wall Of Sound|date=6 December 2021|access-date=6 December 2021|language=en-US}} but ultimately were not included in the final list of participants.{{cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/germany-reveals-national-final-acts|title=Germany: Acts revealed for national final|work=eurovision.tv|date=10 February 2022|access-date=10 February 2022}}
In December 2021, the band announced that they were removing old songs from all platforms due to lyrics that have "become more increasingly problematic in modern times".{{Cite web|date=2022-03-11 |title=Eskimo Callboy Change Name To Electric Callboy Following Criticism |url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/03/10/news/eskimo-callboy-change-name-to-electric-callboy-following-criticism/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Theprp.com}} In March 2022, they announced that they would be called Electric Callboy from now on. The band changed the word 'Eskimo' to 'Electric' because it can be seen as a derogatory name for Inuit and Yupik people of the Arctic. They subsequently re-released the artwork from their previous albums with their new name.{{Cite web|first=Paul 'Browny'|last=Brown|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/03/10/eskimo-callboy-have-unveiled-their-new-name/|title=Eskimo Callboy Have Unveiled Their New Name…|work=Wall Of Sound|date=10 March 2022|access-date=30 April 2022}}
On 8 April 2022, the band released their first song under their new name, "Spaceman", featuring rapper Finch.{{Cite web|first=Paul 'Browny'|last=Brown|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/04/08/get-your-glutes-in-order-for-electric-callboys-spaceman-feat-finch/|title=Get Your Glutes in Order for Electric Callboy's 'Spaceman' feat. FiNCH|work=Wall Of Sound|date=8 April 2022|access-date=30 April 2022|language=en-US}} On 15 April 2022, Electric Callboy announced their new upcoming studio album, Tekkno, which was released on 9 September 2022, and featuring the previously released singles "We Got the Moves" and "Pump It", along with "Spaceman".{{Cite web|first=Jack|last=Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/electric-callboy-have-announced-the-details-of-their-new-album-tekkno|title=Electric Callboy Have Announced The Details Of Their New Album 'Tekkno'|work=Rock Sound|date=15 April 2022|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430053352/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/electric-callboy-have-announced-the-details-of-their-new-album-tekkno|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202204/news/music-news-electric-callboy-announce-new-album-tekkno|title=Music News: Electric Callboy Announce New Album 'Tekkno'|work=Bring the Noise|date=20 April 2022|access-date=29 April 2022|language=en-US}}
On 8 July 2022, the band released a song called "Fuckboi", with the American metalcore band Conquer Divide.{{Cite web|first=Jack|last=Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/electric-callboy-have-teamed-up-with-conquer-divide-for-their-insatiable-ne|title=Electric Callboy Have Teamed Up With Conquer Divide For Their Insatiable New Track 'Fuckboi'|work=Rock Sound|date=8 July 2022|access-date=11 July 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=11 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711222500/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/electric-callboy-have-teamed-up-with-conquer-divide-for-their-insatiable-ne|url-status=dead}} On 19 August 2022, the band released the song "Hurrikan".{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Brown|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/08/19/are-you-read-for-the-funniest-electric-callboy-song-ever-listen-to-hurrikan-now/|title=Are You Ready For The Funniest Electric Callboy Song Ever? Listen to 'Hurrikan' NOW!|work=Wall of Sound|date=19 August 2022|access-date=19 August 2022|language=en-US}} The release date for the album was changed to 16 September 2022.{{cite web|author=Trey|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/85488/Electric-Callboy-TEKKNO/|title=Review: Electric Callboy - Tekkno|work=Sputnikmusic|date=5 September 2022|access-date=12 September 2022|language=en-US}}
Tekkno entered the German charts at No. 1 in the first week after release, the highest ranking any record of Electric Callboy achieved. In the following week, they had to postpone their UK/France Tour as well as cancelling their participation on the US Level-Up tour with Attack Attack! due to their singer Nico Sallach having a jaw and middle ear infection.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-23 |title=Electric Callboy landen mit 'TEKKNO' auf Platz 1 der deutschen Albumcharts |url=https://www.morecore.de/news/electric-callboy-landen-mit-tekkno-auf-platz-1-der-deutschen-albumcharts/ |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=MoreCore.de |language=de-DE}}
On 23 May 2024, the band released the single "Ratatata", a collaboration with Japanese band Babymetal.{{Cite web |last=Howell |first=Maddy |date=16 May 2024 |title=BABYMETAL And Electric Callboy Tease Huge New Collaboration On 'RATATATA' |url=https://rocksound.tv/news/babymetal-and-electric-callboy-tease-huge-new-collaboration-on-ratatata |website=Rocksound tv}} This song would subsequently be used by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE as the theme song for the 2024 Bash in Berlin event.{{cite tweet|user=TripleH|author=Triple H|number=1824447568937382034|date=August 16, 2024|title=Excited to have @BABYMETAL_JAPAN blasting through @WWE speakers again. They've joined forces with Germany's own @ElectricCallboy for "RATATATA", an official theme song of #WWEBash in Berlin.}} During the band's tour in Australia, Frank Zummo filled in as the drummer when Friedrich had to depart unexpectedly due to illness.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.bluntmag.com.au/music/electric-callboys-drummer-dilemma-solved-by-sum-41s-frank-zummo/|title=Electric Callboy's Drummer Dilemma Solved by Sum 41's Frank Zummo|magazine=Blunt Magazine|date=6 December 2024|access-date=6 December 2024}} On 24 January 2025, the band released the single "Elevator Operator".{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Ruskell|url=https://www.kerrang.com/get-down-to-electric-callboys-new-video-for-elevator-operator|title=Get down to Electric Callboy's new video for Elevator Operator|work=Kerrang!|date=24 January 2025|access-date=24 January 2025}}
On 29 April 2025, longtime drummer David-Karl Friedrich announced his departure from Electric Callboy after 13 years with the band, stating his intention to pursue a new direction in life. The band confirmed they would continue performing with a new drummer.{{cite magazine|first=James|last=Wilson-Taylor|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/electric-callboy-announce-departure-of-drummer-david-friedrich|title=Electric Callboy Announce Departure Of Drummer David Friedrich|magazine=Rock Sound|date=29 April 2025|access-date=29 April 2025}} On 23 May 2025, the band released the single "Revery".{{cite web|first=Hesher|last=Keenan|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2025/05/23/electric-callboy-show-a-darker-side-with-latest-single-revery/|title=Electric Callboy Show a Darker Side with Latest Single “Revery”|work=MetalSucks|date=23 May 2025|access-date=25 May 2025}}
Musical style and influences
The band's musical style can be described as electronicore,{{cite web|first=Gregory|last=Heaney|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/eskimo-callboy-mn0002663488/biography|title=Eskimo Callboy Biography|website=AllMusic|access-date=15 February 2022}}{{cite web|first=Joe|last=DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/eskimo-callboy-pump-it-song-lyrics-video/|title=We Can't Tell If Eskimo Callboy Are Serious About New Gym Rat Anthem 'Pump It'|website=Loudwire|date=3 December 2021|accessdate=26 December 2021|language=en-ca}}{{cite web|author=Jani L.|url=http://rockfreaks.net/albums/6546|website=Rock Freaks|title=Eskimo Callboy We Are The Mess|date=1 January 2014|accessdate=26 December 2021|language=en-ca}}{{cite web|first=Stewart|last=Lucas|url=https://www.rockflesh.com/live-reviews/live-review-attila-academy-club-manchester-october-22nd-2018|title=Live Review : Attila + Eskimo Callboy + Browning @ Academy Club, Manchester on October 22nd 2018|website=Rock Flesh|date=22 October 2018|accessdate=26 December 2021|language=en-ca}} metalcore,{{cite web|author=Jani L.|url=https://tuonelamagazine.com/review-eskimo-callboy-mmxx/|title=Review: Eskimo Callboy - MMXX|website=Tuonela Magazine|date=3 October 2020|accessdate=26 December 2021|language=en-ca}}{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/10-german-bands-you-should-be-listening-to-right-now-by-eskimo-callboy|title=10 German bands you should be listening to right now, by Eskimo Callboy|website=Louder Sound|date=2 September 2017|access-date=30 April 2022}} melodic metalcore,{{cite web|url=https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2019/10/31/album-review-rehab-by-eskimo-callboy/|title=Album Review: 'Rehab' by Eskimo Callboy|website=The Soundboard|date=31 October 2019|access-date=1 May 2022}} post-hardcore,{{cite web|author=Alexandra A.|url=https://tuonelamagazine.com/electric-callboy-with-blind-channel-and-one-morning-left-will-rock-poland-in-april/|title=Electric Callboy with Blind Channel and One Morning Left will rock Poland in April!|website=Tuonela Magazine|date=21 April 2022|access-date=1 May 2022}} EDM, comedy rock, dubstep, and electro. The musicians named bands like Asking Alexandria and Attack Attack! as their musical influences. Their singer stated that the musicians don't feel like being a part of the "hardcore music scene".Thomas Renz: FUZE Magazine Nr. 33 Apr./Mai 2012, page 37: Reviews
The lyrics deal with themes such as getting drunk, parties, and sex.Kai Butterweck: Laut.de: [http://www.laut.de/Eskimo-Callboy/Bury-Me-In-Vegas-(Album) Bury Me in Vegas von Eskimo Callboy] (German) The band call their music "Porno Metal". In an interview with the German magazine FUZE, vocalist Sebastian Biesler said that their lyrics only use clichés in a satirical way.{{Cite web|url=https://redfield-records.com/|title=Redfield Records / Kursaal / Redfield Digital / Redfield Publishing|website=Redfield Records}} German Metal Hammer magazine published a positive review of the band, writing, "This is why Eskimo Callboy is enjoyable: because they dismiss themselves and let the fun rule".Florian Krapp: Review for Eskimo Callboy – Bury Me in Vegas at Metal Hammer issue 04/2012. (German)
Band members
File:Eskimo Callboy With Full Force 2018 03.jpg|Kevin Ratajczak
File:To the Rats and Wolves - Bochum Total - 160715LEOKR072507050000.jpg|Nico Sallach
File:14-08-08 Taubertal Eskimo Callboy Daniel Haniss 2.JPG|Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß
File:Eskimo Callboy With Full Force 2018 16.jpg|Pascal Schillo
File:Eskimo Callboy With Full Force 2018 01.jpg|Daniel Klossek
Current members
- Daniel "Danskimo" Haniß – lead guitar (2010–present)
- Daniel Klossek – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Kevin Ratajczak – lead vocals, keyboards, programming (2010–present)
- Pascal Schillo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Nico Sallach – lead vocals (2020–present){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EskimoCallboy/status/1268531401474916353 |title=Tweet |website=twitter.com |access-date=2020-06-29}}
Current touring musicians
- Frank Zummo – drums (2024, 2025–present)
Former members
- Michael "Micha" Malitzki – drums (2010–2012, guest 2022)
- Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler – lead vocals (2010–2020)
- David-Karl Friedrich – drums (2012–2025)
Timeline
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Discography
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|+List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details ! scope="col" colspan="8"| Peak positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications |
scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| GER {{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/suche?artistId=Eskimo+Callboy|title=Discographie von Eskimo Callboy|publisher=GfK Entertainment|access-date=6 November 2019}} ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| AUS ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| AUT
! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| BEL ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| BEL ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| FIN ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| NLD ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| SWI |
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scope="row"| Bury Me in Vegas
| | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
scope="row"| We Are the Mess
|
| 8 | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | |
scope="row"| Crystals
|
| 6 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | 70 | |
scope="row"| The Scene
|
| 6 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 89 | |
scope="row"| Rehab
|
| 16 | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | |
scope="row"| Tekkno
|
| 1 | 66 | 3 | 9 | 123 | 13 | 27 | 6 | |
=Extended plays=
class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays ! scope="col" style="width:5em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:17em;"| EP details |
scope="row"| Eskimo Callboy
| |
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scope="row"| MMXX
|
|
= Singles =
class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| GER ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| AUT ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| UK ! scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| US |
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scope="row"| "Is Anyone Up?"
| 2011 | — || — || — || — | | Bury Me in Vegas |
scope="row"| "We Are the Mess"
| 2013 | — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Best Day"
| 2015 | — || — || — || — | | Crystals |
scope="row"| "MC Thunder"
| 2017 | — || — || — || — | | The Scene |
scope="row"| "Hurricane"
| rowspan="3"| 2019 | — || — || — || — | | rowspan="3" | Rehab |
scope="row"| "Nice Boi"
| — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Prism"
| — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Hypa Hypa"
| rowspan="2"| 2020 | 77 || — || — || — |
| rowspan="2" | MMXX |
scope="row"| "Hate/Love"
| — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "We Got the Moves"
| rowspan="2"| 2021 | 93 || — || — || — | | rowspan="5" | Tekkno |
scope="row"| "Pump It"
| 31 || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Spaceman" {{small|(featuring Finch)}}
| rowspan="3"| 2022 | 31 || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Fuckboi" {{small|(featuring Conquer Divide)}}
| — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Hurrikan"
| — || — || — || — | |
scope="row"| "Ratatata" {{small|(with Babymetal)}}
| 2024 | 55 || 66 || 22 || 6 | | Metal Forth |
scope="row"| "Elevator Operator"
|rowspan="2"| 2025 | 54 || 73 || 27 || 7 | |rowspan="2" {{TBA}} |
scope="row"| "Revery"
| — || — || — || — | |
=Covers=
class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Original artist ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
scope="col" style="width=3em; font-size:90%"| GER |
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scope="row"| "California Gurls"
| 2010 | — | {{N/A}} |
scope="row"| "Cinema"
| Benny Benassi and Skrillex | 2013 | — | {{N/A}} |
scope="row"| "Everytime We Touch"
| Cascada | 2023 | 95 | {{N/A}} |
scope="row"| "Crawling"
| 2025 | — | {{N/A}} |
=Music videos=
Awards and nominations
=German [[Metal Hammer Awards]]=
{{award table}}
!{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2013
| "N/A"
| Up And Coming (best newcomer award)
| {{won}}
|{{cite web|first=Joe|last=DiVita|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-jeff-hanneman-doro-pesch-honored-at-germanys-metal-hammer-awards|title=Metallica, Jeff Hanneman, Doro Pesch Honored At Germany's 'Metal Hammer Awards'|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=15 September 2013|accessdate=1 May 2022|language=en-ca}}
{{end}}
= Impericon Awards =
{{Awards table|caption=Award nominations at Impericon Awards}}
|-
! scope="row" | 2020
|"Hypa Hypa"
| Best Videohttps://i.imgur.com/SKbYGSA.jpg {{Bare URL image|date=August 2024}}
| {{won}}
|-
|2021
|"We Got the Moves"
|Best Music Videohttps://i.imgur.com/34YqHG1.jpg {{Bare URL image|date=August 2024}}
| {{won}}
|-
|2023
|"Everytime We Touch"
| {{won}}
|-
|2023
|Electric Callboy
|Band of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
|-
|2023
|Electric Callboy
|Best Live Band
| {{Nominated}}
{{end}}
= Heavy Music Awards =
{{Awards table|caption=Award nominations at Heavy Music Awards}}
|-
! scope="row" | 2022
|"Pump It"
| Best Video{{cite web | url=https://www.heavymusicawards.com/awards/hma22 | title=Heavy Music Awards 2022 }}
| {{won}}
|-
|2023
|Electric Callboy
|Best International Live Artist{{cite web | url=https://lambgoat.com/news/39103/heavy-music-award-results-announced-bad-omens-electric-callboy-and-scene-queen-among-winners/ | title=Heavy Music Awards results announced, BAD OMENS, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, and SCENE QUEEN among winners }}
| {{Won}}
|-
|2023
|Electric Callboy
|Best International Artist
| {{Nominated}}
|-
|2023
|"Hurrikan"
|Best Video
| {{Nominated}}
|-
|2024
|Electric Callboy
|Best International Live Artist{{cite web | url=https://www.heavymusicawards.com/news/heavy-music-awards-2024-winners-revealed | title=Heavy Music Awards 2024 Winners Revealed }}
| {{Won}}
{{end}}
Tours
- Hypa Hypa European Tour 2022 (2022)
- Tekkno World Tour (2023–2024)
- Electric Callboy - World Tour (2025–2026)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://www.electriccallboy.com Official website]
- {{allmusic}}
{{Electric Callboy}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Musical groups established in 2010