Richthammer

The roots of Richthammer trace back to the year 2009 when the Black/Death Metal band was founded in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. The early years were characterized by energetic concerts and participation in various band contests, which not only provided experiences but also earned them a well-deserved victory.In 2012, Richthammer produced their first demo titled "Gematert Geschunden Verheert" at the Vienna-based Fast Forward recording studio. This marked the band's initial foray into the world of audio recordings and laid the foundation for their creative development.The subsequent years brought not only more impressive live performances, including appearances at the Donauinselfest, international shows, and support gigs for bands like Tyr and Moonsorrow but also significant changes in the lineup, style, and appearance of the band.In 2016, the intensive work on the concept album "Ascheland" began, eventually seeing the light of day in March 2018 under the direction of producer Jay Hundert and the label Studio Hundert. This album not only represented a creative peak for Richthammer but also showcased the band's ability to evolve musically.The years 2018-2019 marked further milestones for Richthammer during the "Ascheland Tour," including performances at Kaltenbach Open Air, Metal Days, Sick Midsummer, Donauinselfest, and support for bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Rotting Christ, Carpathian Forest, Nocte Obducta, Bethlehem, Theotoxin, and Noctem.The change in guitarists in 2019, from Manuel Schumach to Noctar, broughtnew impulses and a fresh perspective to the musical project. The enforced break from 2020 served as a period of reflection and creative renewal for the band, during which Richthammer prepared for the upcoming chapter in their musical journey. Lu took over as the new guitarist during this time.Currently, Richthammer is in the production phase of their new album. This project promises a bilingual orientation and demonstrates the band's continued willingness to explore new sonic horizons and deepen their morbid, abstract vision of Black/Death Metal. Richthammer remains a captivating and constantly evolving chapter in the Austrian metal scene.