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At the end of 2021, Musa Dagh—a new, intensely noisy band made up of accomplished musicians—burst onto the German alternative rock scene: Aydo Abay (ex-Blackmail, Abay) on vocals, Aren Emirze (Harmful, Emirsian) on guitar, and Thomas Götz (Beatsteaks) on drums. Produced by Moses Schneider, their debut album was recorded in Götz’s home studio and, according to media reviews, was “clearly one of the most exciting surprises in the alternative scene” (laut.de). “Playfulness and compositional unpredictability” (musikreviews) met a “wonderful noise rock album straight out of the ’90s” (Ox). In short: a loud, feverish, musically sophisticated wild ride by three experienced musicians. The debut was followed as early as 2022 by the second album, “No Future,” for which Sascha Madsen took over on drums. The transition went smoothly and brought fresh energy to the band’s dynamic. Together with producer Moses Schneider, they created a dense, powerful work at Clouds Hill Studios that definitively established the band: No. 34 on the official German charts, plus Album of the Month and Subscription Pick in Visions magazine. In the time that followed, Musa Dagh continued to evolve—both musically and in terms of its lineup. The band reorganized: Safi took over vocals and bass, Martin Kessler became the new drummer, and Aren remained on guitar. This lineup immediately unleashed a new creative force: short, impulsive rehearsal room sessions, direct exchanges, and intuitive brainstorming. A clearly noticeable new direction, full of energy, focus, and a joy of playing. This current lineup marks a new era for Musa Dagh—more intense, energetic, and determined than ever.