Equilibrium

This German heavy metal band, formed in 2001 by multi-instrumentalist René Berthaume, was originally a one-night stand with his sidekicks, guitarist Andreas Völkl and singer Helge Stang (replaced in 2010 by Robert Robse Dahn). The formula of incorporating elements of folk tradition into their black metal proved a lasting one, with the release of a debut album in 2005, Turis Fratyr, featuring bassist Sandra Völkl, keyboard player Armin Dörfler and drummer Julius Klobitzek. Concert and festival successes confirmed Equilibrium's durability, and in 2008 they signed with the Nuclear Blast label, releasing the album Sagas, followed two years later by Rekreatur. In 2014, Erdentempel marks the departure of Andreas Völkl, replaced by Dom R. Crey, and the arrival of Jen Majura as bassist. The Bavarian band went on to record Armageddon, released in 2016. Three years later, Renegades introduced new bassist and vocalist Martin Skar Berger. Apart from the latter's departure in 2024, there are further changes of musicians until the release of the seventh album Equinox (2025), with a new singer named Fabian Getto.