A few questions - interview with death metal band from Germany - SKULLHAMMER.
Answered Kevin, thank you!
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?
Greetings ;-) This is Kevin.Thank you very much for the interview! We are Skullhammer from Germany. Specifically from Bottrop — a city in the Ruhr area. Skullhammer has existed since mid-2024, and we play straightforward but brutal old-school death metal.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
We did the majority of the production in-house. In other words: we recorded the drums, guitars, bass, and vocals by ourselves. We programmed the drums and the bass — that may not be exactly old-school, but at the moment we don’t have a drummer or a bassist.
The mixing and mastering were done by Andy Posdziech, an old friend of our guitarists Dennis and Stefan. Andy might be known to some for his collaboration with Kreator.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
We had 500 CDs pressed, which we sell via our website. Additionally, on April 10, “Where skulls pile high” will be released on vinyl via Fucking Kill, initially in a run of 200 copies. Tapes of the EP have also been released. Death Farm Records had 50 copies produced. Of course, the EP is already available on all major platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
The answer to this question will take a little more time ;-) The lyrics deal with a mighty artifact—the Skullhammer—and a young barbarian named Vrakh Zornbringer. We tell the story of his hard life, filled with horrific cruelties, from Vrakh’s childhood to the great finale... All of this unfolds on the "Fallen World," a miserable place, an ancient and raw world where twisted powers fight over the souls of the living. Our songs build on each other musically and lyrically. In every song, a new chapter of the protagonist and the Skullhammer is told. This is flanked by the "Chronicles of Vrakh Zornbringer." These are short stories, reports, and chronicles about the Skullhammer and Vrakh Zornbringer. At the time of the interview, they are being turned into a kind of audiobook, which we will gradually upload to YouTube and on our site. We have invested a lot of time in writing these short stories and are excited for them to be released. For everyone who enjoys Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, Age of Sigmar, Trench Crusade, Hero Quest, or Conan the Barbarian—listen to our stuff. You might like it ;-)
Here are the links to our stories:
Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?
Our logo, the hammer, and the cover artwork were created by the mighty Mangsiart. We are very grateful for his work! Check out his Instagram profile and subscribe to him. Here you’ll find the link to his profile: https://www.instagram.com/mangsiart
As for the website: Our guitarist Stefan designed and maintains it. He has no friends and sits at the computer 24/7, or paints Warhammer miniatures ;-) To answer your question conclusively, I have to say that today you probably can’t get by without social media. Whether we like it or not, a certain online presence is certainly helpful. But every band has to decide that for itself.
Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?
We, after some exchanges with a somewhat larger underground label, decided to release the EP “Where skulls pile high” ourselves. We only released the tape in collaboration with Death Farm Records. We want to keep as much control as possible and do what we want, when, how, and where we want. Shortly after the CD was released on 16.01.26, Chris from Fucking Kill Records contacted us and made a great offer to release “Where skulls pile high” on vinyl. In exchange, it became clear that we would still have all creative freedom and additionally have an established and passionate partner by our side. Fucking Kill has been a staple in the underground for years and has released many good records.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
I think Skullhammer represents the product of our teenage heroes. The classics clearly to mention are: Bolt Thrower, early Obituary, Dying Fetus, Morbid Angel, and a bit of Paradise Lost. But many hardcore bands have also significantly influenced us and reflect the aggression in our music. Of course, there is a wide range of new stuff that we listen to with great joy.
How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?
We played Skullhammer’s first show in the summer of 2025 and we’re now at six gigs. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, we’ll continue with the Knüppel aus dem Sack Fest in Aachen. In general, we enjoy small, packed club shows, but of course we don’t shy away from bigger festivals. We take what comes ;-). Our best performance? Always when we leave the stage again. ;-)
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
We would like to play as many concerts as our everyday life allows. We also want to record and release songs again quickly, and at the same time work on the stories and turn them into an audiobook.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
You can best reach us via our website or on Instagram at the following links:
Thanx for the interview.
We also thank you for the interview! Keep up the good work an GET HAMMERED DOWN!!!!
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