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Already during the recording of “Werwolfthron”, Wolf faced the challenge of how to create a full album from the few previously unreleased songs that had been passed down from DMD. Since there was no new original material at the time, they improvised. It was only afterward that they began writing their own songs for “Wolfskrieger”, which was intended to be a collaborative work with Pantheon from the USA. Wolf had access to some lyrics written by JFN during his first imprisonment, and together with Unhold, new songs were created from them—including the song “Colours of Autumn”, which has since become a classic among Absurd’s songs. Additionally, there were a few re-recordings of older tracks, and in 2002, Wolfskrieger was released for the first time, setting the direction for Absurd’s further development. These songs are now available as a reissue on CD, featuring the original cover artwork that Njard specifically created for the LP version (first released in 2005).

The most well-known recordings from Absurd’s early era were all made behind bars, and to pull that off, we naturally had to get creative. A local nonprofit organization had created an opportunity for inmates at the local prison to practice musical instruments and play together as a band. That was exactly what we needed back then! Of course, we couldn’t do this as Absurd, so we called ourselves In Ketten (“In Chains”) and started covering songs by other bands, including the Misfits, The Animals, Ultima Thule, and Endstufe. In secret, however, we rehearsed Absurd songs, which we then covertly recorded and smuggled out of the prison. As In Ketten, we even performed several times in front of inmates and prison staff. One of those performances, in 1995 at the Ichtershausen prison in Thuringia, was recorded on video. Unfortunately, the video footage has been lost, and only the audio remains. That concert—the only one featuring the “classic” lineup of DMD, JFN, and CHS—has since been released multiple times and is currently available again on CD (with an LP version to follow!).

Back by popular demand! Our legendary ‘Grimmige Volksmusik’ merchandise is finally available again — choose from T-shirt, tank top, polo shirt, hoodie, or zip hoodie. Don’t miss out this time! Official distribution partners can be found at this link: https://tr.ee/RGWxbJ

🔥 Seven years after our legendary Asgardsrei Festival performance, we’re bringing it back as a Live Album — on CD, LP & Blu-ray! Professionally mixed, mastered, and featuring full video footage.

📸 Were you there in 2018? Got high-res photos of our show? DM us or email info@hordeabsurd.com — your shots could be part of this historic release!

⚔️ Part of the proceeds will go to the heroes of the Ukrainian resistance who made this unforgettable night possible.
Slava Ukraina!

Between 1994 and 1995, Absurd took the stage five times behind prison walls under the alias In Ketten. From the very last of these shows a live recording survives, which we have recently reissued. It was through this prison band that we managed to complete and smuggle out the legendary recordings of “Out of the Dungeon”, “Thuringian Pagan Madness”, and “Facta Loquuntur” — a feat made possible only under conditions of disguise and secrecy.

However, that chapter of captivity has left a mark that will never fade. Even 30 years later, we stand in solidarity with the political prisoners of our movement in the prisons of Germany, Great Britain, Austria and elsewhere. One of them, Manuel from Tyrol, has been a loyal friend and comrade of Absurd for many years. In his honor, we re-recorded one of the In Ketten songs last year, which will soon appear on a solidarity compilation dedicated to his support.

The song once known as “Häftling in der BRD” has now become “Häftling in Österreich”, yet its theme remains unchanged: the prisoner’s burning longing for freedom.

Never forget those imprisoned for “speech and thought crimes” in so-called “democratic” states — their fate could one day be yours, just as it was once ours. 

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Wolfsmond was founded in 1994 by Managarm — but that same year, DMD (Schatten) had also written his own songs under the same name. When he discovered that another Wolfsmond already existed (and had even released a demo), he shelved his idea.

Years later, through Wolf, he met Managarm and joined his band after parting ways with Absurd. Together they recorded three albums, but never played live.

Almost a decade ago, Managarm left the band — since then, it’s been just Schatten & Unhold carrying the torch.

Yesterday, Wolfsmond finally played their first live show ever, supported by members of Cold Earth (also active in Shroud of Satan, Thorybos, and Shores of Ladon).

We wish our former bandmates Schatten and Unhold all the best for the future of Wolfsmond!

In the near future, a faithful replica of the LP of the debut album by the Tyrants of German Black Metal will be released, marking the 30th anniversary of its original issue on No Colours Records.