In Extremo in Chemnitz

In Extremo is a German medieval metal band formed in 1995. Its heavy rock arrangements feature bagpipes, shawms and hurdy-gurdy, and the group is known for songs including “Herr Mannelig,” “Vollmond” and “Küss mich,” as well as the albums Weckt die Toten! and Sünder ohne Zügel. A 2002 concert at the Kyffhäuser Monument was released as Live 2002. The band recorded another concert film at Arena Berlin in 2005, issued as Raue Spree 2005, while Am goldenen Rhein documented its 2008 performance at the Palladium in Cologne. In Extremo performs as a full band, placing its medieval instruments in the same lineup as electric guitars, bass and drums. Its festival appearances have included Wacken Open Air and M’era Luna.