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Schandmaul (German folk-rock/medieval band with metal edge, active since ~1995) will release their new album "Sternensegler" (September 11, 2026). This is a significant release, it's the first album with Till Herence as vocalist (Thomas Lindner, founder, stepped back due to health).

We conducted an extended interview with Thomas Lindner covering:

Musical & Personal Themes:

• The moment Thomas first listened to the completed album (with Till's voice)
• What Till brings to the band that's new
• Thomas's new role on stage and what he sees now that he's not fronting
• Why the album opens with "Nimm alles mit" — a deliberately hopeful song after difficult times

Album Deep-Dives:

• "Flagge" — a direct political statement about book-burning and unity
• "Beide Füße in der Luft" — Schandmaul's harder side (how much metal in 2026?)
• "Zwei Raben" feat. Laura Fella (Faun) — a duet about two ravens traveling life together
• "Räuber und Narren" feat. Subway to Sally — two German folk-rock legends in the studio
• Bonus harp arrangements — seven songs reimagined for harp

Philosophical Closer:

• After founding the band nearly 30 years ago, how does Thomas stay "on fire"?

Format: Interview video (German with Spanish subtitles). Full text article (Spanish)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTIW3lY3ccs

https://metal-addiction.com/2026/09/01/entrevista-schandmaul-thomas-lindner-sternensegler/