Macbeth

Macbeth, a German heavy metal band, was formed in 1985 in Erfurt. The group faced significant challenges early on, including performance bans and legal issues that led to personnel changes. Detlef Wittenburg became the frontman but was imprisoned in 1988. Following his release in 1989, Macbeth disbanded after Wittenburg’s death in December of the same year. The band reunited in 1993 and released their first album under Massacre Records, Gotteskrieger, on July 24, 2009. They won the W:O:A Metal Masters Contest in 2010, securing a slot at the Wacken Open Air festival. Subsequent albums include Wiedergänger (2012), Imperium (2015), and Gedankenwächter (2020).