Van Holzen

Van Holzen is a German power trio from Ulm that has redefined the sonic boundaries of modern German rock since their formation in 2015. Emerging from a long-standing musical partnership between Florian Kiesling, Jonas Schramm, and Daniel Kotitschke, the band moved away from their early 'Rockfish' roots to embrace a stark, minimalist aesthetic.

Their sound is characterized by a 'bone-dry' production style that emphasizes the physical impact of the instruments over studio artifice. Critically, they are often positioned as the bridge between the heavy, riff-based grooves of Queens of the Stone Age and the angular, post-hardcore sensibilities of the German 'Heisskalt' scene. Their career arc shows a steady evolution from the raw stoner-rock energy of 'Anomalie' toward the more experimental and electronic-tinged textures of 'Virtuell' and 'Aus der Ferne'. They occupy a unique cultural position in Germany, appealing to both the indie-rock crowd and the heavy alternative scene by maintaining a focus on existential, German-language lyricism that avoids the clichés of traditional 'Deutschrock'.