Tanzwut

Tanzwut emerged in the late 1990s as a side project of the legendary medieval ensemble Corvus Corax, specifically designed to explore the intersection of traditional acoustic instruments and modern industrial rock. Led by the iconic frontman Teufel, the band became a cornerstone of the 'Mittelalter-Rock' (Medieval Rock) and Neue Deutsche Härte movements.

Their sound identity is built on the 'Berlin school' of bagpipe playing - aggressive, loud, and melodic - integrated with down-tuned guitars and electronic sequencing. Over their career, they have oscillated between heavy industrial influences and pure acoustic medieval sets, maintaining a dual identity that appeals to both metalheads and folk purists. Critically, they are respected for their technical proficiency on rare historical instruments and their elaborate stagecraft. They occupy a unique cultural position as bridge-builders between Germany's rich folk history and its modern electronic and metal scenes, influencing a generation of bands that seek to weaponize folk instrumentation for the mosh pit.