Sünder ohne Zügel cover

Sünder ohne Zügel

In Extremo · 2001

54 min · 13 tracks · folk · folk metal · industrial metal

Medieval melodies intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating a unique blend of folk and industrial metal.

Why this album works

'Sünder ohne Zügel' solidified In Extremo's position within the folk metal genre, reaching number 24 on the German charts. Its blend of traditional elements with modern metal garnered critical acclaim, contributing to the band's growing influence on both folk and industrial metal scenes.
Best for
medieval melodies with grit immersive storytelling experience engaging sing-along moments
Context
Released on September 3, 2001, 'Sünder ohne Zügel' was In Extremo's fourth studio album. At this point in their career, the band had already established a strong following in the German folk metal scene with their previous albums, particularly 'Verehrt und Angespien', which had gained them significant attention.
Stylistic neighbors
Feuerschwanz· Saltatio Mortis· Subway to Sally

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wind Standout 4:25
  • 2 Krummavísur 3:48
  • 3 Lebensbeichte 4:39
  • 4 Merseburger Zaubersprüche II 4:22
  • 5 Stetit puella 4:05
  • 6 Vollmond 4:00
  • 7 Die Gier Standout 3:46
  • 8 Omnia sol temperat 4:14
  • 9 Le 'or Chiyuchech 3:11
  • 10 Der Rattenfänger Standout 4:14
  • 11 Óskasteinar 3:24
  • 12 Nature nous semont 4:32
  • 13 Unter dem Meer 5:14

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