SCHATTENMANN - sign to PERCEPTION

Today, SCHATTENMANN are proud to release their new single & music video ‘Kein Kommando’ [engl. ‘No Command’]. Musically metal to the core and tricked out with modern elements, the single is the powerful first preview of their forthcoming album “Endgegner” [engl. “End Boss”], which is due out in early 2026 and will be supported by a massive headline run through their home country.

Frontman Frank adds: “‘Kein Kommando’ is probably the most important song of our career since our debut single to us since it marks the beginning of a new era – we’re entering the musical path into a clear metal direction. The line ‘Heute gibt es keine Regeln, keine Grenzen, kein Gesetz’ [engl. ‘There’s no rules, barriers and law today’] hits the nail right on the head: There was no limits, no borders, no compromises when we decided to open this new chapter.
We didn’t care about other people’s thoughts or expectations, and we simply did what we thought was right – musically, optically and authentically.”

Stream ‘Kein Kommando’: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/keinkommandoPR

To make their loyal fan base grow in even more territories, SCHATTENMANN group have now partnered with PERCEPTION. The latest imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, a rising metal label with headquarters in Hamberg, Germany as well as Los Angeles, CA, has made it its business to help highly promising acts take the next step and to jointly make the breakthrough with long-ranging success. This is a new union of two parties which seem to be made for each other as PERCEPTION worldwide network of partners and distribution will surely elevate the band to previously unknown heights.

Frank states: “A new way, new music, a new label. We’re very excited to take our next steps alongside PERCEPTION under the roof of Reigning Phoenix Music. This moment isn’t only a musical restart but also a big chance for us to realise our ideas and vision with even more power and clarity.
We’re really happy to have a strong team by our side which shares our passion and supports our way in all respects. With PERCEPTION and Reigning Phoenix Music, we’ve found partners who believe in us. This connection inspires and motivates us to make the best out of our music.”

“The facts actually speak for themselves: Within a short period of time, SCHATTENMANN have reached the status of a band the European metal scene can’t be imagined with anymore.
We’re equally excited to collaborate with Frank and his band mates since we’re sure that their unique approach is full of endless potential which should finally be directed into the right channels. Let’s not spend any more words, let’s make rhetoric into action. SCHATTENMANN are here to conquer!” comments the PERCEPTION team.

So, are you ready to face the end boss? More details about “Endgegner” as well as album pre-orders will be announced very soon…

“Endgegner” Tour 2026
30.01.2025 DE Nuremberg – Schattenspiele (w/ INDUCTION & other guests)

w/ special guests
12.03.2026 DE Frankfurt – Das Bett
13.03.2026 DE Oberhausen – Kulttempel
14.03.2026 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
15.03.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
19.03.2026 DE Hamburg – Knust
20.03.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
21.03.2026 DE Erfurt – From Hell
26.03.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
27.03.2026 DE Cologne – Luxor
28.03.2026 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
04.04.2026 DE Berlin – Hole 44
05.04.2026 DE Magdeburg – Factory

More upcoming SCHATTENMANN live dates:
19. – 22.08.2026 DE Haddeby – Baltic Open Air

About SCHATTENMANN
Founded in 2016, Nuremberg-based band SCHATTENMANN have entered the metal world by storm! Pinnacling with their top 10 album “Día de muertos” in 2023, the quartet – singer Frank Herzig, guitarist Jan Shook, bass player Luke Shook & drummer Rorschach – paved their way with impactful songwriting but also with energising live shows.
A thrilling combination which has resonated with a wide range of range (mostly) European metalheads so far.
Sheer metal and continuous touring are the keys of why SCHATTENMANN have become one of the leading German ambassadors in the hard ‘n’ heavy universe within less than 10 years.

SCHATTENMANN are:
Frank Herzig | vocals
Jan Shook | guitars
Luke Shook | bass
Rorschach | drums