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Pestreiter
Pestreiter formed in 2003, taking their name from the German term for 'plague spreader.' They came up through Germany's underground metal scene, with frontman...
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Pestreiter formed in 2003, taking their name from the German term for 'plague spreader.' They came up through Germany's underground metal scene, with frontman Michael Schindl as the consistent figure through various lineup changes. Their debut album 'Peste' arrived in 2005.
Their 2007 song 'Dunkle Arroganz' became their most recognized track, though it drew accusations of misogyny and xenophobia from some critics. The band denied those interpretations, saying they aimed to provoke thought. They followed with another album called 'Amok' in 2011.
Over time, the group included members like guitarist Sven Görlitz, drummer Patrick Paas, and bassist Marcus Mendler. Later lineups featured guitarist Matthias Polster, bassist Thomas Schnur, and drummer Manuel Müller alongside Schindl. They toured in Europe and North America, maintaining a presence in extreme metal circles.
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