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In Extremo (Latin for "in the end" or "at the edge") is a German folk rock/folk metal band. The band's main work consists of reworking old and medieval ballads and songs in various living and dead European languages (German, Latin, Swedish, Old High German, Old French, Old Swedish, Icelandic, etc.). In their music, along with modern instruments (electric guitars, bass guitars), many old musical instruments are also used, such as bagpipes, harps, lutes, flutes, etc.

History

In the early days of their career, the band played almost entirely instrumental folk rock based on old songs and music. Starting with the album "Weckt die Toten" in 1998, the music took on a distinct folk metal character with an organic blend of heavy metal. The album "Sunder Ohne Zьgel" in 2001 reflected the band's shift towards industrial metal, but folk metal based on old music and lyrics remained the core.

The band is also known for its vibrant stage shows. The musicians create the impression of a concert by medieval wandering musicians on stage, using old and medieval-style costumes, tricks with fire from the band's soloist, and more. Due to the impressive shows at concerts, the original style, and the growing public interest in various directions of folk music in general, In Extremo has achieved wide recognition in Germany and beyond.

Performances in Russia

On April 2, 2006, the band's first concert in Russia took place in Moscow as part of the Raue Spree world tour.

On February 18, 2007, the band performed again in Moscow at the B1 Maximum club, with a program dedicated to the band's 10th anniversary.

On September 12, 2008, the band performed in St. Petersburg at the Port club.

On September 13, 2008, the band performed in Moscow at the Ten club.

Lineup

* Das letzte Einhorn (Michael Robert Rein, born May 18, 1964) – vocals, citra
* Dr. Pymonte (Andre Strugala, born July 5, 1972) – bagpipes, harp, shawm
* Flex der Biegsame (Marco Ernst-Felix Jurgitzki, born December 4, 1972) – bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, shawm
* Yellow Pfeiffer (Boris Pfeiffer, born December 2, 1968) – bagpipes, nyckelharpa, shawm
* Der Lange (Sebastian van Lang, born January 21, 1971) – guitar
* Der Morgenstern (Rainer Morgenroth, born February 5, 1964) – drums
* Die Lutter (Kai Lutter, born September 24, 1965) – bass guitar

Discography

Albums

* Gold (LP; 1997) – re-released in 2006 as Die Goldene.
* Hameln (LP; 1998) – re-released in 2006.
* Weckt die Toten! (LP; 1998)
* Die Verrьckten sind in der Stadt (LP, live; 1998)
* Verehrt und Angespien (LP; 1999)
* Sьnder ohne Zьgel (LP; 2001)
* Live (LP, live; 2002)
* Sieben (LP; 2003)
* Mein rasend Herz (LP; 2005)
* Raue Spree (LP, live; 2006)
* Kein Blick Zurьck (compilation 2006)
* Sдngerkrieg (2008)
* Sдngerkrieg Akustik Radio Show (LP, live; 2008)

Videos

* In Extremo Live (DVD, live; 2002)
* Raue Spree (DVD, live; 2006)
* In Extremo - Vollmond, clip
* In Extremo - This Corrosion, clip
* In Extremo - Horizont, clip
* In Extremo - Kьss mich, clip
* In Extremo - Erdbeermund, clip
* In Extremo - Nur Ihr Allein, clip
* In Extremo - Wind, clip
* In Extremo - Frei Zu Sein, clip

Interesting facts

The song "Herr Mannelig" performed by In Extremo from the album "Verehrt und Angespien" can be heard in the popular computer role-playing game Gothic (2001) by the German game studio Piranha Bytes. In the original German version of the game, you can see their virtual concert with the "signature" fire show on stage in the location of the old castle. In localized versions of the game, this concert was cut out due to difficulties with licensing, but it can still be seen using the game console, as well as in the Russian re-release of the game from "Russbit-M".

In different albums, the band performed several songs from the medieval poetry collection Carmina Burana.



P.S. Don't judge the band by the photos, as these are just stage images, and they change them quite often

This band is amazing... I discovered them four years ago, quite by chance. I read in some music magazine that a new album by a heavy metal folk band had been released... I saw their group photo, and I became curious - what could seven healthy guys be doing in a band? I went to their official website. And when I found out that each of them plays two or three instruments, I was completely blown away and ran to buy the album. I got hooked almost immediately - the sound is very unusual, there's both symphonic and chaotic elements in equal measure... The style is hard to define - there's a significant amount of gothic influence, just as much folk, a little bit of death metal (especially in the lyrics), a little bit of Scottish music (bagpipes are the best), and all of this is driven by a powerful heavy metal engine. To be honest, I like In Extremo's music much more than the vocalist's voice.
By the way, their name is definitely translated as "To the Extremes." And it should be noted that it perfectly suits these guys - the rhythms are incredibly energetic!
I don't understand how they divide the fees from performances and album sales... there are so many of them :smile26:
My favorite album is Mein razend Herz, I really love listening to it in winter. It warms me up! :)

Great music; I discovered them after finding this link: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=30602994, but In Extremis has a more pronounced folk element.

I listened to it too, it has quite energetic music! :) There's something medieval in it, it creates the atmosphere of those times. Although it also has some heavy rock... but overall, it's not bad! It even reminded me a bit of the music from Gothic, and I like that kind of music.

Great music, I discovered them after this http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=30602994, but In Extremis has a more pronounced folk element.

Yeah, Tanzwut, as well as Corvus Corax, are awesome! ))
P.S. I've been searching everywhere, but I still can't find their concert with the fire show... :( The best I found is Vollmond (live), not with fire, but still very good.

In Extremo is one of my favorite bands. I myself am a military man, serving in a special reconnaissance unit. I adore Celtic culture and everything related to it. Listening to In Extremo, I get energized for subsequent actions. In short, those who have dedicated their lives to true freedom and war should listen to In Extremo!!!!!! (Combat is a way of life).

The music is upbeat, and I really like it! The melodies are cheerful. However, I prefer their folk metal; plain folk music is too simple and light for me.