Leichenwetter

Leichenwetter is a German band which was founded in 1996 in Iserlohn. They perform the lyrics written by dead German poets by using MusicAL influences of metal and gothic.

History

The band started in 1996 when guitarist Dawe and singer Numen recorded their first songs. Their aim was to bring back to life the lyrics of dead German poets.

With names like Dawe (guitar), Numen (vocals), Cpt. Loft (bass), und RaweN (drums)they released the CD "Nachtwerke" in 1998 and their songs became part of some compilations.

in 2001 they released the EP called "Schönheit ist rauh", and another album ("Urworte", 2003), but the official discography starts in the year 2005 with the record deal, when they release "Letzte Worte" on Metal Axe Records (distribution: Point Music). The band continues to use poems and re-record some of the older songs.

In January 2007 the band releses in Europe again via Metal Axe Records (now distributed by: ZYX Music) the follow-up "Klage" with new songs and lyrics of dead poets.

Style

One main feature of "Leichenwetter" is the powerful melodious voice of singer Numen who has already been part of some musicals. The music is a sythesis of Heavy-Metal-guitars and und electronical synthsequences. Recently "Leichenwetter" also use orchestra-sounds.

Poems used

  • Gottfried Benn - Requiem
  • Gottfried August Bürger - Schwanenlied
  • Annette von Droste-Hülshoff - Letzte Worte
  • Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff - Mondnacht
  • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Gesang der Geister über den Wassern
  • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Grenzen der Menschheit
  • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Selige Sehnsucht
  • Andreas Gryphius - Menschliches Elende
  • Albrecht Haushofer - Mutter
  • Christian Friedrich Hebbel - Requiem
  • Heinrich Heine - Altes Lied
  • Heinrich Heine - Die schlesischen Weber
  • Hermann Hesse - An einem Grabe
  • Hermann Hesse - Im Nebel
  • Hermann Hesse - Traurigkeit
  • Hermann Hesse - Verführer
  • Georg Heym - Ophelia
  • Georg Heym - Und die Hörner des Sommers verstummten
  • Else Lasker-Schüler - Nur dich
  • Else Lasker-Schüler - Senna Hoy
  • Else Lasker-Schüler - Weltende
  • Friedrich Nietzsche - Ecce Homo
  • Friedrich Schiller - Sehnsucht
  • Georg Trakl - Klage
  • Georg Trakl - Allerseelen
  • Franz Werfel - Dort und hier
  • Yvan Goll - Feuerharfe
  • Traditional - Schnitterlied

Discography

Records

  • 1998: Nachtwerke
  • 2003: Urworte
  • 2005: Letzte Worte
  • 2007: Klage

EPs

  • 2001: Schönheit ist rauh

Compilations

  • 1998: Sampler Musica Mortui II
  • 2001: Sampler Wellenbrecher II
  • 2004: Sampler Roots-Records Vol. 1
  • 2005: Sampler Roots-Records Vol. 2
  • 2005: Sampler Rock It (Beilage der Musikzeitschrift)
  • 2007: Sampler Gothic Spirits - Sonnenfinsternis 2
  • 2008: Sampler Songs for Mercy

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