"Kanonen auf Spatzen" is Beatsteaks' fifth studio album, released in 2008. It features a mix of their signature hard rock sound with melodic hooks and socially conscious lyrics.
- The album reached number 3 on the German album charts.
- It was produced by Michael "Mi" Ilbert, who has also worked with bands like The Rounder Girls and Sportfreunde Stiller.
- The album's title is a German idiom meaning "cannons against sparrows," implying the use of excessive force for a minor problem.
Beatsteaks are a German alternative rock band from Berlin, formed in 1995. They are known for their energetic live performances and blend of punk, hard rock, and ska influences.
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