• EPK

    Electronic Press Kit

Thank you for your interest in our band. If you are planning a concert and would like to book us, don’t hesitate to contact us. Basically, we are up for (almost) any kind of fun – no matter if opener or headliner.

We are also available for solo concerts and events if our time permits.

For inquiries of all kinds we are at your disposal by mail.

Take a chance 😉

Bandinfo

Was bisher geschah …

The Fornhorst is an old farmhouse in Schleswig-Holstein. Singer and guitarist Normen aka Chappi (Eu!-Krampf, Aside!) lives here.

Like many other ageing punk rockers before him, he wanted to pursue a small solo project with acoustic guitar. Playing a bit of guitar in his favorite pub, singing personal lyrics and getting a free beer or two in return, that was the plan.

Since making music alone is boring in the long run, Normen looked for comrades-in-arms and found Toni (guitar), B.A. (bass) and Dennis (drums).

The four of them play melodic punk rock with biting German lyrics – „punk rock for the heart, brain and hips“, as they say themselves. They also make this clear live, a Fornhorst gig is always a tear-down among friends.

The first EP was released in 2020 under the name „Schneller“. „Soundtrack meines Lebens“ followed in April 2022 and finally the first album „Leben ohne Scheiss“ in 2024, which received very good reactions.

Music

Some Songs

Reviews

Reviews from German Fanzines (translated)

„Fornhorst have created a great punk album and there’s a lot to discover on „Leben ohne Scheiss“. (…) The record is bursting with old-school DIY vibes, goes off like nothing else, has some of the best lyrics in a long time and offers variety, food for thought and simply excellent, loud music.“

A clear intention and a strong message that is not only musically appealing, but also conveys a strong political and social message, introducing a raw, emotional depth between being pissed off and raw-throated love story that reflects both the imperfection and intensity of human relationships. (…) Every song ignites and always hits the mark.

FORNHORST seem unique and yet familiar to me.
A bit of RAZZIA here, a bit of WIZO there, and then vocally
yet independent and lyrically to the point. You should remember them.

„Leben ohne Scheiss“ is a simple title, behind which
a grandiose, original and, in terms of content, extremely
extremely clever punk album.

The lyrics of the songs are socially critical, fun and thought-provoking at the same time. (…) So I would be very happy if I could experience the band live. It’s a good record that I’ll be playing a lot.

In addition to a good dose of anger, there is a certain melancholy floating above them all with regard to their own ageing, which reminds me of „Alte Punks“ by PACO or „Zu alt“ by WALTER ELF – and takes aim at all the little jokes that people make in order to not feel quite so old in an ageing youth movement. And all of us who have ever been sung to at a punk concert or a demo will understand.

Downloads

Here you will find our download package, consisting of:

Band info as TXT file
band photos
Our logo
Technical Rider
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.