German neo-folk duo Uwe Nolte and Frank Machau; sings in German and is known for Nächtliche Jünger (2002), Sterbender Satyr (2006) and Greifenherz (2008). Reviews note a move from apocalyptic/romantic folk toward increased use of electronics and industrial elements.

Collaborators and guest vocalists mentioned in reviews include Sandra Fink and Nadine Spindler. Critics compare aspects of their sound to Current 93, Death in June and, by reference, Quorthon/Bathory.

DeBaser reviews (by mementomori) treat Orplid as a German neo-folk duo notable for Nächtliche Jünger (described as a masterpiece) and for a stylistic shift toward electronics on Sterbender Satyr and Greifenherz. Reviewers highlight skilled songwriting, German-language vocals, guest female voices, and comparisons to Current 93 and Death in June. Overall reception is favorable, praising ambition and execution.

For:Listeners of neo-folk/apocalyptic folk, fans of German-language folk, readers who like Current 93/Death in June comparisons

 Uwe Nolte and Frank Machau, upon reaching their second album, thus package their masterpiece, demonstrating that miracles still happen (it's 2002), even within a stifled genre like apocalyptic folk.

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 they leave and double down: they leave, abandoning a winning, tested formula, consciously choosing to change their nature, to embrace a more canonically industrial sound, mechanical, painted with heavy gothic tones; they double down, however, in terms of courage, challenging their fans once again, a portion of whom will inevitably be puzzled by the stylistic turn taken by the renowned team of Uwe Nolte/Frank Machau.

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 A band, we might add, in search of artistic immortality, translated into a stylistic evolution capable of opening new avenues for experimentation without compromising a well-defined and indissoluble identity, a heritage that would be foolish and harmful to squander.

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