Saltatio Mortis
German band fusing bagpipes and shawms with heavy guitars and German-language lyrics, grown from medieval-market gigs into chart-topping albums at home.
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About Saltatio Mortis
Saltatio Mortis, whose name is Latin for "dance of death", formed in Germany around 2000. The members perform under stage names, with Alea der Bescheidene on lead vocals, and the band still plays acoustic medieval sets alongside its rock shows.
Bagpipes, shawms and drums sit on top of distorted guitars, and the German lyrics range from historical and mythological material to pointed comment on current politics. Several of their albums, including Zehn and Brot und Spiele, reached number one on the German album chart.
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What festivals is Saltatio Mortis playing in 2027?
Saltatio Mortis is booked at 1 festival we cover: Nova Rock 2027.
Is Saltatio Mortis playing Nova Rock 2027?
Yes, Saltatio Mortis is on the Nova Rock 2027 lineup, June 9–12, 2027 at Pannonia Fields, Nickelsdorf, Austria. They play Thursday, June 10.
What kind of music does Saltatio Mortis play?
Saltatio Mortis plays metal.
Who is in Saltatio Mortis?
Saltatio Mortis is Gunter Kopf, Jörg Roth, El Silbador, Frank Heim (bass) and Till Grohe. Former members include Holger Becker, Dominik Pawlat, Timo Gleichmann and Cordoban der Verspielte.
When did Saltatio Mortis form?
Saltatio Mortis formed in Karlsruhe in 2000.
What was Saltatio Mortis's first album?
Saltatio Mortis's first album was Tavernakel: Marktmusik des Mittelalters (2001). The latest is Sturmfels-Klänge (Epic Fantasy Ambience | Reading, D&D, DSA, RPG) (2025).