![]() In typical FEUERSCHWANZ manner, Memento Mori is about great adventures, past battles and outstanding heroic deeds. The crowning finale of the almost 40-minute adventure is provided by “ Skaldenmet” with its proudly advancing bass. “ Hannibal” on the other hand embarks on a raging battle of powerful choirs, swirling violin and guitar solos and driving drums, led by army commander Hannibal. In a fire lit by burning guitar sounds and flute melodies, a warrior mourns his fallen father with his head held high. On the ballad “ Das Herz eines Drachen” (The Heart of a Dragon), the medieval folk rockers show their sensible side. Nicholas, who is dressed in fur and a horned mask. On “ Krampus“, FEUERSCHWANZ sing in a canon of vocals and instruments about the ancient legend of the demonic companion of St. “ Rausch der Barberei“, on the other hand delivers a violent, raw voice and driving drumming that send its listeners into unbridled frenzy. On “ Untot im Drachenboot“, the squad around Captain Feuerschwanz sets off for new musical shores in a Viking ship full of undead warriors. The song turns out to be a melodic rock anthem with a well-known medieval character, a blazing guitar riff and life-affirming lyrics. With chanting violin playing, Memento Mori starts its heroic journey with its eponymous opener. The new album will be released on Decemvia Napalm Records and will continue the success story of the medieval rockers from Germany / Franconia! On Memento Mori, FEUERSCHWANZ finally take a step away from the simpler humor of earlier days to become one of the most important bands in German folk rock. Shortly following their live BluRay/DVD Die Letzte Schlacht debuting on the German album charts at #4, FEUERSCHWANZ announced their new studio album, Memento Mori. We invite everyone who, like us, thirsts for life.” We are looking forward to experiencing, enjoying and capturing all the great concert moments again together with our fans on Memento Mori… as if the ferryman was already standing by. For us as a band, it was a formative experience that united us even more and allowed us to look forward creatively. To us this means: Even if you have something to celebrate – everything could be over at any moment! That’s kind of what happened to us when we played by far our biggest headlining shows shortly before the pandemic began and our most successful album, Das Elfte Gebot, was released. He held a gold or laurel wreath over the head of the victorious and continuously admonished them with the waits “Memento Mori”. In ancient Rome there was a ritual where a slave stood or walked behind the victorious commander during the triumphal procession. What does all this have to do with FEUERSCHWANZ? Since the band was founded, it has always been about living in the here and now and celebrating existence. ![]() Nerdfact: If you listen closely, you will also find the central motif of world-famous film scores, including the soundtrack of “The Lord of the Rings”! In the song, the Gregorian chant “Dies Irae” (Latin for “Day of Wrath”) is quoted with bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and Hans’ heavy guitars. It is still a frequently quoted motif in the visual arts world today. ![]() The saying “Memento Mori” (Latin for “Be aware of mortality”) originates from ancient Rome and was one of the main ideas in the poetry of the High Middle Ages as well as the Vanitas movement of German Romanticism. “The title track of the new album is the logical continuation of our previous album Das Elfte Gebot. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Prinz Hodenherz on the new song: Lyrically, FEUERSCHWANZ encourage self-reflection on one’s own existence in “ Memento Mori” and confront with human transience, following the motto of living your life to the fullest – right here and right now. The song emerges as a melodic rock anthem with familiar medieval character full of blazing guitar riffs and violin solos. ![]() With singing guitars, “ Memento Mori” starts its heroic journey through epic soundscapes. Now, FEUERSCHWANZ present a true ode to life with “ Memento Mori“, accompanied with a great audio-visual, which reveals the secret about the title track of the upcoming full-length. Just recently, Germany’s medieval folk rockers FEUERSCHWANZ announced their upcoming studio album, Memento Mori. “Memento Mori – Cause you take nothing with you to your grave, except your coffin” ![]()
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