Biography
Matthias Stephan is a prominent musician known for his impactful contributions to the German punk rock scene. Born into a family of artists, Matthias was exposed to music at an early age, stimulating a passion that would guide him throughout his life. Influenced by the punk movements of the late 70s and early 80s, he began playing guitar in his teenage years, honing his craft in local bands. His early career was marked by a relentless pursuit of originality and raw sound that characterized the punk genre, which would later inform his style in his professional endeavors.
Roles
Guitarist, Vocalist
Band History
Signature Gear
Guitars: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amps: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
Microphones: Shure SM57
Cabinets: Mesa/Boogie 4x12
Strings: D'Addario EXL110 10-46
Picks: Dunlop Tortex .73mm
Bandmates & Collaborators
Ulrich “Uli” Kusch, Eugen Balanskat, Tom Schwoll, Wieland Wehr, Dominick Glöckner, Jacob Thauer, Christoph Buntrock, Marcel Hofer