WETO started as the musical main point of interest for future SCHANDMAUL members. First thing they did after forming was to play every gig around town they could get hold of to build a reputation for themselves. But the big breakthrough didn't happen, even after releasing their debut records. Instead it was their former side project SCHANDMAIL gaining praise all over the place and in 2000 WETO was put on hiatus. Around 2006 it is decided to bring the band back from the dead. Said, done. At the end of 2006 the first new album in years, entitled 'Das Zweite Ich', holding old and new compositions and instead of SCHANDMAUL are putting the emphasis on harsh guitars ans socially critical lyrics, reflecting the present.
After putting out the latest SCHANDMAUL album, the time was right to let the guitars roar again and to look what's behind the mirrors of society with the newest WETO album 'Schattenspieler' to be released on 26h August. For instance the industrial-ish track 'Ausgebrannt' is dealing with the burn-out syndrome more and more people are falling victims to, or 'Eiszeit' centring the isolation taking over in modern society. Just one little deviation and you're left behind in the blink of an eye. Sounds interesting? Then head to your favourite record store on 26th August to have a deeper listen to 'Schattenspieler'.
Source: Newsletter
