The anticipation is high, and this Friday it’s finally here! German folk-rock powerhouse SCHANDMAUL will release their new album Sternensegler, marking their first record with Till Herence on vocals. With Sternensegler, the band is setting course for a new chapter while remaining true to themselves. SCHANDMAUL presents eleven captivating tracks in their unmistakable blend of catchy melodies and emotional depth.
The new single, “Zwei Raben”, released today, serves as the final preview of this new adventure. As the album’s closing track, it delivers an absolute highlight. SCHANDMAUL welcomes Laura Fella from Faun as a guest vocalist, who performs a dreamy duet with Till Herence. Both voices take center stage, complemented by minimalist instrumentation. As the lyrics fade, SCHANDMAUL launch into a nearly four-minute guitar solo, allowing the track to breathe and bringing the album to a fitting close.
SCHANDMAUL comment:
“With this new version of ‘2 Raben,’ we’ve come full circle. The song was originally released on WETO’s album Schattenspieler in 2011, which also featured Till’s voice on a few tracks for the first time. Now, with the wonderful Laura Fella from Faun joining us on vocals, this duet delivers goosebumps in the form of an epic folk-rock ballad.”
Led by their valiant captain, Thomas Lindner, the German outfit rises from the rough sea convincingly and make for calmer, sparkling waters. Expanded by longtime companion Till Herence, the crew works together seamlessly on Sternensegler, turning the album itself into the guiding star for their new direction.
SCHANDMAUL about the new album:
“Our Sternensegler rises powerfully like a phoenix from the ashes—and that same strength is reflected in these new songs. They symbolize rebirth and are a sign of unity and friendship. That’s how you deal with setbacks. Giving up was never an option for us. Let’s look ahead and set sail for new horizons!”
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Sternensegler sets its sails with “Nimm alles mit” (Engl. “take everything with you”). SCHANDMAUL paint a positive image with their opening track, casting off from their previous port fueled by joy and luck, and leave the dark echo of their recent past behind with an enticing arc of suspense. The title track, “Sternensegler”, offers fans a hand, while “Beide Füße in der Luft” (Engl. “both feet in the air”) shows the harsher side of the band early on while simultaneously emphasizing the voice of Till Herence, which carries SCHANDMAUL through dire times. Following, they hoist up their “Flagge” (Engl. flag): the song is a clear political statement supporting diversity, both a warning and encouragement—we stand together! “Nosferatu” and “Wo Sprache aufhört” (Engl. “where language ends”) again show a calmer side of the band that has been a regular in the top 5 of the Official German Album Charts for years, reaching the top position in 2016 with LeuchtFeuer. Then, “In der Hand” (Engl. “in hand”), the first single they ever released with their new frontman in 2025, finds its album home. “Things will never quiet down around us,” SCHANDMAUL already stated back then with the lyric “Um uns wird es niemals leise”—Sternensegler proves it. Exhilerating “An beiden Enden” (Engl. “at both ends”) brings sing-along parts and purposefulness. After “Lass nicht los” (Engl. “don’t let go”) comes “Trag dich” (Engl. “carry you”), a love ballad, before “Zwei Raben” (Engl. “two ravens”), feat. Laura Fella (Faun), leads the ship into a safe new haven.
Sternensegler tracklisting:
- Nimm alles mit
- Sternensegler
- Beide Füße in der Luft
- Flagge
- Nosferatu
- Wo Sprache aufhört
- In der Hand
- An beiden Enden
- Lass nicht los
- Trag Dich
- Zwei Raben (feat. Laura Fella)
Sternensegler also comes with additional cargo: the bonus album included in some editions contains instrumental harp versions of seven songs, as well as the previously released “Räuber und Narren” (Engl. “outlaws and fools”), a collaboration with fellow medieval rock band SUBWAY TO SALLY.
Sternensegler bonus album tracklisting:
- Sternensegler (acoustic version)
- Beide Füße in der Luft (acoustic version)
- Nosferatu (acoustic version)
- In der Hand (acoustic version)
- Lass nicht los (acoustic version)
- Trag Dich (acoustic version)
- Zwei Raben (acoustic version)
- Räuber und. Narren (feat. SUBWAY TO SALLY)
SCHANDMAUL LIVE 2026/27
Festivals 2026
11.09.26 DE – Gelsenkirchen / Amphitheater (Folkfield Festival)
12.09.26 DE – Gelsenkirchen / Amphitheater (Folkfield Festival)
Sternensegler Tour 2027
12.02.27 DE – Hanover / Capitol
13.02.27 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan
19.02.27 DE – Leipzig / Anker
20.02.27 DE – Dresden / Tante JU
26.02.27 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
27.02.27 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
04.03.27 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
05.03.27 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
06.03.27 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
12.03.27 DE – Cologne / Carlswerk Victoria
13.03.27 DE – Bremen / Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
19.03.27 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Batschkapp
20.03.27 DE – Munich / Muffathalle
02.04.27 AT – Vienna / Simm City
03.04.27 AT – Linz / Posthof
09.04.27 DE – Magdeburg / Factory
10.04.27 DE – Erfurt / Central Club
SCHANDMAUL are:
Till Herence – Vocals, Guitar
Thomas Lindner – Piano/Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Accordion
Martin Duckstein – Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Cister, Cistele, Lute, Banjo, Backing Vocals
Matthias Richter – Bass, Double Bass
Stefan Brunner – Drums, Percussion
Saskia Forkert – Violin, Hurdy-Gurdy, Backing Vocals
Birgit Muggenthaler-Schmack – Flutes, Shawms, Bagpipes, Accordion, Backing Vocals
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