SCHANDMAUL, the undisputed spearhead of German Medieval Folk Rock, unveil their latest stroke of genius and truly let the “stick out of the bag”. The eleventh album by the exceptional German artists will be released on June 10, 2022 via Napalm Records. With six top 10 albums in the German charts (including the #1 work ‘Leuchtfeuer’ from 2016 and most recently ‘Artus’ at #2 from 2019), two nominations for the Echo Award, gold status for ‘Traumtänzer’ (2011) and ‘Unendlich’ (2014), successful tours and numerous festivals such as the Wave Gotik Treffen, M’era Luna and the legendary Wacken Open Air, as well as millions of streams on digital platforms, SCHANDMAUL have worked their way to the top of the Folk Rock scene. In 2022 they prove again that they have conquered this vantage point to stay there!The first single and title track of the upcoming new milestone ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’ immediately conjures up a musical image from bygone times paired with a modern sound and forms an unbeatable symbiosis. The fast-paced, cheeky verse is driven by Thomas Lindner’s distinctive voice and ends in a catchy chorus.
SCHANDMAUL about ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’:
“The first song lets the cat out of the bag... Ladies and gentlemen, dancing is allowed!” (Thomas Lindner)
“THE Rock anthem of the album! Already a live hit that will find its place at the concerts!” (Martin Duckstein)
“SCHANDMAUL and fans united, already tested live in large numbers and now also united in the video! Your loyalty has carried us through some difficult times, it’s time to finally be happy together again.”" (Matthias Richter)
Watch the official ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’ video:
An absolute masterpiece by the German Folk Rock pioneers! Since their debut album ‘Wahre Helden’, released in 1999, the Munich band have been a guarantee for high-quality, sophisticated Folk Rock full of exciting, captivating stories, presented by genre-typical instruments such as bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and folk flutes and crowned by the unmistakable vocal art of singer Thomas Lindner. With the eponymous opener ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’, the Munich troupe refers to a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm ‘Tischlein deck dich’, ‘Goldesel’ and ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’. ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’ shows the band members at their peak as songwriters, storytellers and entertainers and still embodies a sense of elation, not just for fans, but for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the remarkable universe of the German front runners.
SCHANDMAUL about the album:
“What’s been on ice for a long time gets extra hot! With the eleventh album we’re back loud and clear after the forced silence!” (Thomas Lindner)
“We’re back! A rocking album, but still unmistakably SCHANDMAUL. A breath of fresh air came from producer Simon Michael, who tickled unexpected sides of the band.” (Martin Duckstein)
“The new SCHANDMAUL album has a lot of steam in the boiler and with the first single we literally pull the cudgel out of the bag! Look forward to a fantastic video with us, and which we can finally rock out together at concerts again. We have the music for it we in the luggage.” (Stefan Brunner)
“Get out of the cultural lockdown, out of the cold of winter, out of the rigidity. Time to go out again, to meet and move. To new music, peacefully united. May the album be a ray of hope, especially now in these sad times. Peace!” (Matthias Richter)
Pre-order the album: https://napalmrecords.com/english/schandmaul
Immerse yourself in the band’s unmistakable sound universe. The art of playing from days gone by meets pounding modernity and, at the latest in the impulsive chorus with catchy character, weaves together into an unbeatable symbiosis that only SCHANDMAUL can create. With atmospheric hustle and bustle, ‘Königsgarde’ introduces a brilliant firework display and underpins the suitability of the album for hits in the round of other pieces, such as the haunting ‘Niamh’ or the exhilarating, cheeky performances ‘Das Gerücht’, ‘Der Pfeifer’ and ‘Der Quacksalber’. More exciting and haunting stories await in ‘Der Flug’, ‘Tatzelwurm’ or ‘Der elfseitige Würfel’ and allow you to escape from everyday life and lose yourself completely in a sonic parallel universe of song and music. SCHANDMAUL once again demonstrate instrumental class full of soothing exhilaration with their atmospheric Folk Rock and the latest exclamation mark ‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’ and conjure up another milestone in their almost 25-year band history!
‘Knüppel aus dem Sack’ is available in the following formats:
- Deluxe Wooden Box (incl. limited edition CD media book, LP made from recycled coloured vinyl, 7 inch made from recycled coloured vinyl with 2 exclusive bonus tracks, slip mat and a flag) - limited to 500 copies worldwide
- Deluxe jute sack (incl. limited CD media book & canteen) - limited to 500 copies worldwide
- LP in recycled black vinyl
- Limited Edition CD Media book with 11 tracks and 2 exclusive bonus tracks
- CD with a 6-sided Digi sleeve with 11 tracks
- Digital album
To celebrate the release properly, there is a new scene festival for young and old. On June 11, 2022 the “Folkfield Festival” will take place for the first time in the Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen! There is energetic support from the friends and colleagues of TiR NAN OG, DARTAGNAN, MR. HURLEY & DIE PULVERAFFEN, RAUHBEIN and FEUERSCHWANZ. Tickets are available at www.powerticket.de and https://tidd.ly/3KM455I and all known pre-sale offices. The day before, on June 10, 2022, there will be a warm-up show & party for the Folkfield Festival in the Kulttempel Oberhausen. Tickets are also available at www.powerticket.de and https://tidd.ly/3wdmhkG and all known advance booking offices. In autumn 2022 there will be an extensive tour through the republic! Tir Nan Og will be part of the party.
SCHANDMAUL - “Knüppel aus dem Sack” Tour 2022
presented by Sonic Seducer, Kulturnews, Piranha, Start, Folker, EMP, Radio Bob and www.metal.de.
Oct 28, 2022 - Bielefeld, Lokschuppen
Oct 29, 2022 - Berlin, Huxley´s Neue Welt
Oct 30, 2022 - Dresden, Alter Schlachthof
Nov 5, 2022 - Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
Nov 6, 2022 - Nuremberg, Löwensaal
Nov 11, 2022 - Bremen, Aladin Music Hall
Nov 12, 2022 - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
Nov 18, 2022 - Wiesbaden, Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Nov 19, 2022 - CH-Pratteln, Z7
Nov 24, 2022 - Munich, Muffathalle
Nov 26, 2022 - A-Vienna, Arena
Dec 2, 2022 - Hanover, Capitol
Dec 3, 2022 - Erfurt, Central Club
Dec 4, 2022 - Hamburg, Fabrik
Organizer: Headline Concerts Bonn
Tickets are available at www.powerticket.de and from tomorrow the tickets will also be available at www.eventim.de and all known advance booking offices. There will be 50 VIP packages for each city exclusively via www.powerticket.de! In addition to the ticket, the VIP package includes a pass that grants earlier entry into the hall. You can expect a meet and greet with the band, the opportunity to take photos, talk extensively with SCHANDMAUL and of course conquer the best seats in the hall. There’s also a surprise merch item waiting to be owned.
Source: Press Release
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