Shandmaul

Schandmaul / f.l.t.r. Martin Duckstein, Saskia Forkert, Thomas Lindner, Stefan Brunner, Birgit Muggenthaler, Matthias Richter

SCHANDMAUL Sign Worldwide

Contract with Napalm Records

By Tank I’ve got good news for all Schandmaul fans out there. The German Medieval FolkRock band has now been signed to a worldwide contract with non other than the ultimate Heavy Metal and Rock label out there, Napalm Records. Those of you who have been following them through their 13 plus, album history will certainly be happy to hear this. Napalm Records is one of the front runners of the Heavy Metal and Rock genre and really does an excellent job taking care of their bands. Thomas Caser, the Managing Director of Napalm Records tells us that, “Welcome - SCHANDMAUL! We have been following the path of this unique act for a very long time and are incredibly proud to be able to successfully shape the future with SCHANDMAUL. The new album will be another milestone in the band’s career and we will spare no effort to ensure its success”. In return, the band Schandmaul issued this statement, “We are very much looking forward to working with Napalm Records and are bursting with energy! The further discussions have been very motivating - especially in these difficult times for our industry - like a light at the end of the tunnel. traditional rock instruments such as the hurdyWe’re ready - Folk ‘n Roll” gurdy, shawm, and bagpipes, along with flutes Schandmaul have really created quite a and violins. It really makes for quite an name for themselves, not to mention a distinct extraordinary Folk-Rock sound. Like I said, style all their own since their inception in you’ll never hear anything like that anywhere. 1998. For those of you who would like to Schandmaul is comprised of seven topknow what the name Schandmaul means… it notch players, who have a sincere dedication loosely means “Evil Tongue.” Maybe you’ve to this band and their upcoming future. Their seen their mascot before… It’s an evil grinning most recent release, is Artus, and it was skeletal jester. The band actually took the idea released in 2019. Artus reached #2 on the Top of their mascot from a deck of cards. No Ten German Charts and #11 on the Austrian doubt the band likes to sit down and play a Charts. few hands. The band has racked up quite a Fans are really clamoring for some new following, not to mention several accolades for material, so you will probably be hearing their music. They’ve been nominated two something new by 2021. Schandmaul are: times for the German Echo Award, had six Thomas Lindner - vocals, guitar, piano, albums in the Top Ten German Charts, and accordion, Stefan Brunner - drums, Martin even had three Top Ten albums in Austria. Duckstein - acoustic guitar, e-guitar, cister, This band is still gathering more followers as banjo, Birgit Muggenthalter - bagpipes, (folk) you read this piece. Besides all the hundreds flutes, Matthias Richter - e-Bass, double bass, of thousands of albums they’ve sold since their and Saskia Forkert - violin, hurdy-gurdy and inception, they’ve also racked up millions of background vocals. streams for their work. Not bad for a little ‘ole Congratulations go out to Schandmaul band from Germany. and Napalm Records for such a wise decision. Schandmaul’s style is almost indescribI can’t wait to hear what comes from this able. You’ll never hear another band like fantastic union. them. They combine the traditional rock instruments of bass and guitar with more nonOctober 2020 • Rock and Blues International 77