Bruch Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

Lauern: "Bruch" was brought to life at the beginning of April 2026. I play Raw Black Metal and Ambient. All recordings are done in a primitive, analogue way

2.Earlier in July you had released a demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Lauern: I used an analogue mixer and two cheap tapedecks for the recordings. The musical style variates between raw, traditional, minimalistic Black Metal and Lo-Fi Ambient stuff. I wanted to create something to lead the listeners away from their so called civilisation into a dark, occult realm.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with the music?

Lauern: The lyrics are mainly about dark witchcraft, misanthropic Fantasie and strange lost places.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Bruch'?

Lauern: "Bruch" is an old German word for "swamp" or "moorland", so it shall symbolize something remote from everyday life.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the demo cover?

Lauern: The artwork shall underline this imagination of a dark, remote place to fear by those who call themselves "normal" why they can't get out of their bubble.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

Lauern: I also have a well - known guest drummer for (extrenely rare) live shows: Dreier (Ex - Purgatory). We are also working on something new at the moment!

7.So far very little is known about the musical project, do you prefer to keep a lower profile?

Lauern: I guess for some people it's kind of an open secret who I am but that doesn't have to matter. People shall focus on the music, not on gossip with reference to who I am, what I do and so on. "Bruch" shall run completely independant from everything else.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received an interest?

Lauern: The first demo will soon appear on tape at Crimson Reign records in an extremely limited edition.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction bene to your music by fans of black metal and dark ambient?

Lauern: "Bruch" isn't that old yet, but the first reactions by some Fans of Lo-Fi Black Metal were surprisingly positive. The DIY attitude got commended.

10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Lauern: "Bruch" will stay underground but there will be a lot of output in the future, so a full length during the next months is realistic.

11.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?

Lauern: The project's musical style got inspired by a mixture of Arckanum and Darkthrone's "Panzerfaust" - album.

12.Does Occultism play any role in your music?

Lauern: Sure.

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

Lauern: "Bruch" is "Lauern", "Lauern" is "Bruch". Keep it raw, stay analogue, get out of your safespace and celebrate the strange!

https://bruchbm.bandcamp.com/album/demo-1