Robert-Martin Dahn (aka Robse), long-time frontman and party guarantor of the epic metal band Equilibrium, is back with his new band Robse. Their debut album Harlekin & Krieger is released worldwide today by Reaper Entertainment.
To celebrate the day, Robse presents a new video for the song “Kleine Weiße Friedenstaube” with a guest appearance by Stumpen from Knorkator, among others.
Robse said: “I sang this song in kindergarten in the early 80s and it had long been a dream of mine to one day dress this song in a metal garb. I called my childhood idol Stumpen from Knorkator and asked him for a duet to this song, which he also knew very well, and he immediately said ‘yes’. The result is a lively number that not only invites you to headbang, but also to think. In this war-torn world, we really wanted to make a small statement and so we chose this old GDR song that stands for peace. In the video, we were able to persuade over 100 celebrities to symbolically show the peace sign and make their own small statement.”
Harlekin & Krieger reflects the passionate musicians’ love for hard metal with a wealth of intense melodies. The songs combine the bombast of Robse’s old band Equilibrium with influences from In Flames, Immortal, Amon Amarth and of course guarantee some rousing party hits that heat up the atmosphere at every festival.
Featuring stunning new artwork by artist and writer Valtyr, “Harlequin & Warrior” was produced, mixed and mastered by Dom R. Crey at Splendid Wave Studios and is available on CD and vinyl, as well as in a limited edition deluxe box set with the original Robse drinking horn.
Order at robse-band.com.
Tracklist:
“Sonata Arlecchino”
“Harlequin and Warrior”
“Hey Storm”
“Out of Balance”
“From the Inn to the Tavern”
“Little White Dove of Peace” (feat. Stumpen)
“Song of the Night”
“Nostalgia” (feat. Dom R. Crey)
“Flame of the Revolution”
“Viva La Caida”
“Hey Storm” video:
Robse will celebrate the official unveiling of Harlekin & Krieger with a performance at the Summer Breeze Open-Air. Further shows will be announced.
Live dates:
August
15-18 – Dinkelsbühl, Germany – Summer Breeze Open Air
Robe:
Robert-Martin Dahn – vocals
Dennis “Blaze” Baron – guitar
Oliver Hey – guitar
Marius Berendsen – drums
Marco Paulzen – Bass
Alina Lesnik – keyboard/backing vocals
(Photo – Anni Funk)
