Brandgefahrlich is a german band which have done
some records. Two of the lastest have reached me
and here´s an interview wioth the hard group.
March-2026
Please tell me the history about why and when
you started Brandgefährlich?
Vulcanus:The band emerged from the “WeAreOne”
project, which was founded by Patrick, the owner
of Speak Easy
(https://www.facebook.com/speakeasyfrankfurt/ -
heavy metal in Frankfurt
since 1987). In 2017, we renamed the band with a
new lineup. Jens used to pound the
drums.
Jens:I didn’t join the band until later; they
asked…
“Can you record three songs on drums?”
…and three weeks later, I was behind the kit at
the Speak Easy Festival.
Years later, I switched from drums to vocals.
The name Brandgefährlich, was it a long time for
finding this name, and was it any other
names on the tongue?
Vulcanus: There was no discussion! It has to do
with my nature. Vulcanus is the lord of fire and
iron,and therefore Brandgefährlich „highly
flammable“!
Please tell me a little about every member,
name, age, and if you have some other bands
on the side of Brandgefährlich? Bands before
this group?
We're a bit older now! Muahahaha….
Jens:I started my musical career as a drummer in
a high school band called Distortion. After
that, I played drums for the Frankfurt-based
thrash metal band Trampire, alongside Gerd
Lücking, who was the guitarist at the time
(formerly of Holy Moses and now with Tankard).
Sixpack:
He’s our metal master, a huge Eddie Van
Halen fan, and an amazing guitarist. He joined
Brandgefährlich in 2022. His main band is called
“Journey of D.C.” (old-school death metal)
Daniel: Years of experience in many bands (entre
outros Mahishasura).
Michi von Einst: Is our Metal Warrior, plays
many instruments, and is very active musically.
He played drums for us on the Weltenbrand album
and at many concerts. Now he helps out as a
bassist. His main band is called “Insulter”
(hard thrash metal).
Dr. Debus:Years of experience in many bands
(entre outros Mahishasura).
Vulcanus:I played in a “bigger” band from 2000
to 2009. Our style was Heavy and Speedrock. We
opened for some really big bands and toured all
over Europe. Due to health issues, I had to
stop playing music at the end of 2009. However,
I’m not going to promote my old band, which
still has one original member. So I won’t
mention any names… sorry.
You sing in german, why not in English (I think
it´s good but only wondering)?
Jens:No one wants me to sing in English. Hahaha…
Vulcanus: Hahahaha… that's true!
Your music is a mix of metal, hardcore and a
little punk I think. How do you describe it
yourself?
Jens:Our sound is a blend of several generations
of metal, punk, core, and Oi, as well as the
personal preferences of each musician. That’s
what makes Brandgefährlich unique! The
diversity of musical influences spanning several
decades and a wide range of genres.
Anything goes, nothing is mandatory, and “screw
your opinion,” because you’ll either like us
or you won’t!
Vulcanus: Schwermetall, we pay homage to our
musical roots.
What´s your feelings about punk, is a lifestyle
or what is it?
Jens: Punk in the ’70s and ’80s was musically
pretty straightforward and had simple attitudes
like partying, drinking, hooking up, and “fuck
the system.” Today’s punk has evolved a lot
musically but is very clear in its message. For
me, punk, metal, core, Oi, thrash, death...
etc.,
back then and now, aren’t all that far apart
musically. Everyone just wants to listen to good
music, party, and meet nice people.
Vulcanus: I don’t live the punk lifestyle, I
have a very bourgeois job, and yet I still live
as an “old-school” metalhead.
Is there any really good bands in Germany right
now?
Jens: In my eyes, there are so many of them, and
I wouldn’t know where to start or stop.
Vulcanus: Sodom
Any bands from Sweden you like?
Jens: Arch Enemy, Carcass, Abba.
Vulcanus: Dismember, Entombed, Grave, Unleashed,
Bloodbath, Bathory, Marduk, Arch Enemy, At the
Gates, In Flames, Hypocrisy, Pain, Psychopunch,
The Chuck Norris Experiment, Cosmic
Ballroom.
How is it live in Germany right now, politics,
racists and so on
Jens: This question isn’t limited to Germany;
all over the world, we are living in an era
dominated
by self-serving individuals who should be making
decisions for the good of the people but,
due to lobbying and patriarchy, act solely in
their own self-interest.
Vulcanus: The political situation, as in the
rest of Europe, is very tense. We generally
prefer not to
comment on the political situation, as our words
are often misinterpreted. We hate
extremists.
What is the best and whats the worst of living
in Germany?
Jens: In contrast to all the high-level whining,
we still live very well and very freely in
Germany.
Vulcanus: A very difficult question in these
times of unrest and global political upheaval.
If you could have the chance to be the one who
is leading Germany for two weeks, what is
the first you have changed?
Jens: Anarchy for Germany. Muhahaha… and
„Freibier für alle“!
Vulcanus: I’d dismantle the entire political
apparatus. Finally, peace without political
interests. Everyone just wants to live in peace.
Back to the lyrics…what does these three songs
about
Weltenbrand
Jens: The devastated state of our planet,
coupled with the perspective of the ancient
gods.
We’ve destroyed, drained, and exploited this
planet, and we still refuse to face the truth.
So,
welcome to „Weltenbrand“ (the world on fire).
Alte Schule
Jens: Back to the roots, old-school heavy metal,
friendship, party, loyalty, never bowing down,
and staying true to yourself.
Höchst asozial
Jens: On the one hand, a collaboration with a
brand (https://www.hoechst-asozial.de/
) from the
Frankfurt Höchst neighborhood; on the other,
what we all are, in a way.
I got the record Weltenbrand, but what have you
done more than this, you release a new
record soon tell us about that too?
Jens:„Schwermetall” is what we've always wanted
to do. Faster, louder, and harder than
Brandgefährlich ever was.
Vulcanus: „Schwermetall” is a tribute to our
roots. We're excited to hear what you think of
the new album.
Have you released the new album on a label or do
you release it yourself?
Jens: This time, we’re doing everything
ourselves.
Vulcanus: We tried to release „Schwermetall”
through a label, but it was practically
impossible. These days, you have to be a
mega-seller. We’re putting out the record
ourselves.
If I look at the picture inside Weltenbrand and
look on the picture on the band. You look
mean but I think your are really nice people? My
contact with you have been really nice…
Jens: I think we come from a time when we used
to express our love of music more outwardly,
visually, than we do today, and that feels
strange to a lot of people. These days, I live
in a
patchwork family with a super-cute punk girl,
four kids, and two bulldogs.
So, just your average family.
Vulcanus: We’re just regular people who listen
to heavy music, simply metalheads. Each of us
has been working for years, and we stand for and
live by our values! Family, loyalty, integrity.
A man of his word!
You release your music physically, would it have
been so that it have been feeling so that
you didn´t haven´t released anything if it´s
only digital?
Jens: Releasing hardware is part of our history
and our roots. For us, it’s just part of who we
are.
Vulcanus: We’re living our dream, and that’s why
we’ll keep releasing music for as long as we
can.
Please write down your ten favorite records
all-time?
Jens:
Overkill – Feel the fire
Pantera – Vulgar display of power
Metallica – Kill’em all
Varg – Das Ende aller Lügen
Journey of DC – Fore those from the past
Tankard – At the morning after
Grinder – Dead end
MandelKokainSchnaps – Wir lieben euch am besten
Teluxe – Der Wind ist mit uns
Gang Green – Another wasted night
Vulcanus:
Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath
Pink Floyd – Animals
Led Zeppelin – Alles
Entombed – Left Hand Path
Dismember – Dismember
Obituary – Cause of Death
Helmet – Meantime
Ministry – The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste
S.O.D – Speak English or Die
Suicidal Tendencies – Controlled by Hatred
Iron Maiden – Somewhere in Time
Which type of people comes to your concerts? Any
type of people you´re missing?
Jens:So many different kinds of people come to
our concerts, and that makes me very happy. I
don’t miss the past; I’m just looking forward to
what’s new, because standing still means
falling behind.
Vulcanus: The audience is very diverse. We’d
like to reach more people, but that’s a bit
difficult given the current concert situation.
What is the most peculiar which have happened
during a concert with you?
Jens: At the Speak Easy Festival, I wrecked
Vulcanus’s sound system because I stomped all
over
his effects board.
Vulcanus: I had one too many Ebbelwoi (ciders)
backstage, and my guitar playing got pretty
experimental.
Do you play any covers live?
Jens:Not yet.
Vulcanus: No!
Which type of people comes to your concerts?
Jens: It's really a mixed bunch. And that's
awesome.
Vulcanus: Everyone is welcome.
What is the most chaotic thing which ever have
happened during a Brandgefahrlich-concert?
Jens: Yeah, that fucking Rock and Roll Wrestling
Bash in Berlin with us as the Bash Band.
Vulcanus: The Bash Band dropped out of the
Rock’n’Roll Wrestling Bash tour, so we had to
step in. It was a show that lasted just under
3.5 hours.
Which is your favoritesong to play live? And
which is the song is most popular in the
audience?
Jens: Höchst asozial, Weltenbrand.
Vulcanus: Höchst asozial.
Which is the record that you always must have in
the tourbus?
Jens: It depends on my mood.
Vulcanus: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath!
Futureplans for the band?
Jens: 10 Years of Brandgefährlich in 2027, with
a new album and tour.
Vulcanus: Playing coole concerts and recording
an anniversary album.
For yourself?
Jens: To experience and enjoy many, many more
moments with my patchwork family.
Vulcanus: To stay healthy, God willing.
Wisdomword?
Jens: My freedom ends where another's begins.
Vulcanus: An eye for an eye, a tooth for a
tooth.
Something to add?
Jens: Yep. Peaceful concerts and lots of fun.
Vulcanus: Let’s play in Sweden. We’ll accept any
invitation
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