We are a Melodic Black Metal band from Germany and on top of the tried and true blast beat we incorporate fringe genres to create a dark and desperate mood.
2.In May you released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
It is our most melodic album, but at the same time we upped the speed and the intensity, this album is also lyrically all about the horrors of the first wold war, so therefore the music is also driving this home.
3.From 2021 to 2026 there was no new music being released, can you tell us a little bit more about the 5 year wait in between releases?
There was the hole that covid left for many creatives! No rehearsals allowed for long periods of time, so everything slowed down. After that we started writing and preparing for the current album.
4.A lot of your lyrics cover War themes, which aspects of this topic have you covered with your songwriting?
Machine gun-like blast beats, the screams of the dying and relentless driving force to portray the horrors of war! All of our lyrics have a strong anti-war message.
5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Totenlegion"/
It means legion of the dead as in the many fallen of battle and our music is their voice.
6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
The artwork was meant to show what the listener is going to await when they put on the record and it was also an additional inspiration for us lyrically to get into the mindset of writing from the perspective of an unwilling soldier who is most likely going to die very soon.
7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
The "Barther Metal Open Air" was a highlight but from more recent history our album release home town gig at the end of May was an insane experience and a great honour to be able to play the same stage as the mighty Eisregen! We are 4 musicians and we are the legion of the dead on stage as well and you can expect a wall of screams of the damned from 3 vocals.
8.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?
Of course this year we will play the Metalheadz Village Festival, a home town gig in Fürth on 24/10, Winter Invasion and the Nebelsturm Fest and we already have more gigs planned for next year!
9.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
We have received some interest but we are more looking for a booking agency as we are quite confident in our self made releases.
10.On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
Without blowing our own horn too much I am actually overwhelmed by all those positive reaction we had from all over the world, like Japan, Poland and Ukraine! I am really happy this album has been received so well so far.
11.Are any of the band members currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
Totenlegion is our number one priority and I think I can speak for all of us saying that. Our drummer also plays in the band Severing which is also definitely worth checking out!
12.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
All I can say is the next release will have more blast beats, more intense vocals and overall will be music where you can feel the dread and despair. Definitely not trying to be more radio friendly or algorithm friendly, we don't care about that, we want to make music we like and that is fast and intense.
13.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
When it comes to influences I am not really influenced by other bands, it has to come from the inside and be authentic. The styles that we like we incorporate in our music, mostly Black Metal and of course some Death Metal influences. I like listening to a lot of Convictive, Kalt and Aara at the moment.
14.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
To anyone reading this check out our album if you feel like it, or don't I'm not telling you what to do.
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