Today’s video of the day is the Project Pitchfork – “Timekiller” released in 2001.
German electro-industrial pioneers Project Pitchfork released “Timekiller” in 2001. The track became the lead single from Daimonion. Moreover, it marked a major point in the band’s evolution. Project Pitchfork formed in Hamburg in 1989 around Peter Spilles and Dirk Scheuber. Over the following decade, they developed a distinctive blend of darkwave, electronic music, and industrial sounds. Their early albums established a darker and more atmospheric style. However, later releases introduced stronger electronic rhythms and polished production. “Timekiller” captures that transition particularly well. Its dark hooks and driving electronics connect the band’s 1990s sound with the emerging futurepop scene.
The song also became Project Pitchfork’s most commercially successful single. It reached number 62 on the German Singles Chart after its release. Meanwhile, Daimonion climbed to number 8 on the German Album Chart. That result gave the band one of its strongest chart performances. The album takes its title from the Greek concept of the daimonion. In philosophy, the term describes an inner voice that warns someone against making mistakes. Furthermore, “Timekiller” helped introduce that album’s darker electronic world. Its memorable chorus and rhythmic pulse also made it a favorite in alternative clubs. The accompanying video reinforces the song’s stark and futuristic atmosphere.
The “Timekiller” Maxi-CD also featured a remix by fellow German electronic act And One. As a result, that version became especially popular in dark alternative, gothic, and EBM clubs. The remix gave the song another life on dance floors worldwide. At the same time, the original helped establish Daimonion as an important chapter in Project Pitchfork’s catalog. The album followed earlier releases such as Eon and Chakra, while pointing toward the more polished electronic sound of later records. Therefore, “Timekiller” stands between two eras of the band’s career. Its combination of atmosphere, melody, and industrial electronics remains one of Project Pitchfork’s defining moments.
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