“We weren’t even publicly looking for a new drummer. There were a few possibilities, but we were pretty relaxed. While working on ‘A Twist in the Myth’, a small package arrived. Inside: a letter, a CV, a photo – and a DVD. My first reaction was: ‘How could someone fresh out of university with zero real experience think he could handle a professional band?’ The requirements that a professional musician has to fulfill are quite different. So I set the DVD aside – or rather, threw it in the trash ... Thankfully, my ex-wife fished it out: ‘If someone makes that much effort, you should give it a look.’ And she was right. Frederik introduced himself and played along to ‘And Then There Was Silence’. I was seriously impressed he picked the hardest BG song – and absolutely nailed it! Confident, technically skilled and with his very own style. I called him right away and invited him. We knew he’d need time to grow into the role, but looking back, it was absolutely worth it! Frederik is not only a great musician – he’s also a fantastic human being.” – André #bardsaskguardiansanswer #faq #frederikehmke #andreolbrich #drummer #blindguardian #throwback