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 

Bruch/Demo I/2026 Demo Review

 

  Bruch  are  a  solo  project  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  raw  black  metal  and  dark  ambient  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2026  demo.

  Grim  black  metal  screams  and  percussion  style  instruments  start  off  the  demo  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  When  tremolo  picking  is  utilized  it  also  takes  the  music  into  a  rawer  direction  and  the  vocals  also  evolve  into  more  a  high  pitched  approach.

Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly  while  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard  when  the  music  speeds  up.  Some  of  the  riffing  also  adds  in    small  amount  of  melody  along  with  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  when  keyboards  are  utilized  they  also  add  in  elements  of  dark  ambient.

  Bruch  plays  a  musical  style  that  focuses  more  on  a  raw  style  of  black  metal  as  well  as  adding  in  some  dark  ambient  instrumentals  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Bruch  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  raw  black  metal  and  dark  ambient  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Von  Teufelshand"  and  "Beschworen  Zu  Richten".  8  out  of  10.

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