DRUNKELWEIZEN ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM: PIONEERS OF ALCOHOL

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Location: Portland/Pacific Northwest

Portland-based Drunken Folk Metal band, Drunkelweizen, is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Pioneers of Alcohol. Set to launch on September 6, 2024, this album promises to deliver a unique blend of heavy metal infused with folk elements, classical inspiration, and an unmistakable essence of alcohol.

Emerging from the lush, music-rich landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Drunkelweizen has carved out a distinct niche in the metal scene. Drawing inspiration from the German Purity Law, or Reinheitsgebot, which traditionally limits beer ingredients to water, barley, and hops, Drunkelweizen takes a rebellious approach. Their music is a fermented brew of heavy metal, aged in oak barrels, with robust notes of classical influences. The result is what they proudly call “Drunken Folk Metal.”

Pioneers of Alcohol is more than just an album; it’s an ode to the historical figures whose lives intertwined with the elixir of the gods: alcohol. Each track on the album narrates the story of a legendary poet, notorious outlaw, miraculous event, or infamous demise, celebrating their contributions to the legacy of alcohol. The album culminates in a powerful title track that pays homage to these great minds and extends a tribute to those whose stories remain untold, all while embracing the spirit of inebriation.

From the moment you press play, you’ll be invited to lift your drinking vessel—be it a glass, stein, horn, or the skull of a fallen enemy—and join Drunkelweizen in a raucous toast to the past, present, and future of metal and merriment.

Drunkelweizen invites metalheads, folk enthusiasts, and anyone with a love for the storied history of alcohol to join them in this celebratory release. Prepare to be enthralled by the epic tales and robust soundscapes that define Pioneers of Alcohol.

Cheers to the legends and the legacies they brewed!

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