In Extremo

The Profile

In Extremo is a German medieval/folk metal band formed in 1995, known for combining medieval instruments (bagpipes, harp, hurdy-gurdy and others) with electric guitars and rock rhythms.

Early albums (Weckt die Toten!, Verehrt und Angespien, Sünder ohne Zügel) document the band's transition from primarily medieval music to a folk-metal blend; by 2001 the group operated as a seven-member ensemble.

The provided review (Wiserson) evaluates In Extremo's 2001 album Sünder ohne Zügel as the third folk/medieval metal record in a transitional phase towards a fuller rock sound. The reviewer highlights strong use of electric guitar and drums alongside medieval instruments, and singles out "Omnia Sol Temperat" as the album's gem.