German Version

Layment is the new entry on the roadmap of metal you certainly should not miss! People who like to categorize may file Layment under power metal of the 90s and modern sounds of bands like Children of Bodom. In any way, the band has created an absolutely unique power metal bastard that does not deny its roots. Their debut Declaration is a clear statement of what Layment is up to, it is the musical manifest of the band.

Layment was founded in early 1996 under the name Valorenén. Several line-up changes do not come as a surprise in a band history of over eleven years. Along the way were local heroes such as Holger Simon (Custard), Helvin (Crack Up) and Henning Schulte (Last Man Standing). The band split up in 2001, but one year later founding member Tobe decided: No kick-ass band without a reunion!

The band found its fitting line-up finally with the three Schmidt brothers Tobe (guitar), Julian (bass, member since 1999) and Marosh (vocals), Kris (keys) and Moritz (drums). In late 2006, the line-up was completed with guitarist Benny.

What followed were ever bigger gigs like a tremendous support show for Eisregen in front of 1000 enthusiastic fans in the Matrix / Bochum, the completion of the album production, a record deal with Yonah Records, a distribution deal with Alive and a promotion deal with CMM.

At the end it comes full circle and Layment are ready to rock'n'roll the stages to convince you of the sheer power of their Declaration.