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Asenblut is a German band that was founded in October 2007 in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, and has made a name for itself primarily through its distinctive style of melodic death metal. The band consists of Tim "Tetzel" Schmidt (vocals and rhythm guitar), Claus Cleinkrieg (lead guitar), Stanley "Stan Ro" Robertson (rhythm guitar), Sascha "Sash" Friße (bass) and Maté "Balrogh" Balogh (drums). With their aggressive yet melodic sound, they have managed to integrate elements of thrash and black metal into their music, setting them apart from many other bands in the metal scene. Asenblut's music is heavily inspired by Norse mythology, which is also reflected in the band's name - "Asenblut" refers to the blood of the Asen, a family of gods in Norse mythology. Initially, the band placed great emphasis on close thematic links to these mythological stories, but later broadened their thematic horizons to include aspects of fantasy literature, such as works by H.P. Lovecraft, and modern cultural influences, such as video games. Their debut album Aufbruch (2009) laid the foundation for their success in the metal scene. This album, which is often compared to the music of Amon Amarth, offers a mixture of powerful riffs and deep, guttural vocals. This was followed by further albums such as Von Worten und Taten (2013) and Berserker (2016), the latter of which can be seen as a kind of concept album that thematically delves deeper into Norse mythology. Songs such as "Berserkerzorn" and "Titanenerbe" are characterized by their epic melodies and aggressive rhythms. Asenblut reached a high point in their career with their album Die wilde Jagd (2020), which even entered the German album charts at number 97. On this album, they continued their blend of aggressive death metal and catchy melodies, delivering songs such as "Codex Gigas" and "Wolfshunger", which were well received by fans and critics alike. With their next work, Entfesselt (2024), the band entered the German album charts at number 25.
