Ost Front

Ost Front formed in Germany in 1991, founded by André Schmechta. The band's use of military imagery from Germany's past brought accusations of glorifying Nazism, though they consistently denied any political alignment, saying they wanted to provoke thought instead.

Their discography includes albums like 'Mensch' from 1994 and 'Stabat Mater' in 1999, which took inspiration from a medieval hymn about suffering. Songs such as 'Feuer Und Eisen' and 'Sternenkinder' reflect their style of blending harsh industrial elements with more melodic, sometimes ambient passages. Schmechta left the band in 2006, after which the remaining members continued under the same name, shifting toward more experimental territory.

Other musicians involved over time included Udo Lhönzen on keyboards and vocals, and Markus Wessely on drums. They worked with artists from groups like Der Blutharsch and Sol Invictus. The band's output, marked by tracks like 'Ich Will Alles' and 'Blattzeit', kept them a discussed, if divisive, presence in industrial and related music circles.