Germany has a special place in my cold metallic heart when it comes to unique, strange, and strangely extreme metal bands. Those who disregard guidelines and reject expectations. And this is paradoxical in a way, because – well – these folks usually and by definition should follow ze rulez, as is their wont. Always. This is Germany after all.

Right?

Well, not for all of them, it seems. True, you’ll find excellent metal bands there that toe that proverbial line. But that excludes this fair chunk of pretty funky renegade outfits there. Those who don’t really give a fuck if … [...] Click to raid more!