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#schaffaischbockgeil

We are Stepfather Fred. #schaffaischbockgeil because we don't want to sit at home on the sofa and ponder about God and the world, but because we are at home on the stage and on the roads that lead to it. Over 500 live shows across Europe, Switzerland and Russia still haven't satisfied our hunger, so we constantly supply the stepfather's endless appetite with kilometers, pounding grooves, riffs and catchy hooks, beer and a huge portion of power.

collecting faith

This time, we really took our time and put a lot of energy into the music videos. With our incredibly good team, we really hit the mark in our opinion. The videos perfectly support the songs in an energetic and visual way and are masterpieces in their own right! Enjoy watching!

In this song in particular, we deal with the current social and ecological circumstances in the world. Lyrically, compositionally and visually in the music video, we have encapsulated our hope for a better future with this song. 

tripped my demon

Tripped my Demon: The song is about the protagonist's drug addiction and his struggle with his inner demons. His only way to numb his pain and outsmart his demons for a while is to get high again. After that, he always finds himself back at square one and realizes the vicious circle. 

abacus

Abacus is definitely one of our most progressive songs. Starting with the odd 11/8 time signature, it is also very special in other ways. Thematically, it deals with complex emotional states, loneliness, hopelessness, depression and suicide. And yet there is still hope somewhere.  

upcoming shows

  • April 4, 2025 Rubicon Tour II - Sonnenkeller DE - Balingen DE - Balingen TICKETS
  • April 5, 2025 MEGA MOSH Festival CH - Luzern CH - Luzern TICKETS
  • April 11, 2025 Mosh Nights DE - Berlin DE - Berlin TICKETS
  • April 12, 2025 Rubicon Tour II - Passau DE - Passau DE - Passau TICKETS
  • May 2, 2025 Veteranentreffen DE - Willofs DE - Willofs TICKETS
  • July 12, 2025 Débarca' Rock Festival CH - La Neueville CH - La Neueville Free
  • July 25, 2025 Rotten Rock Fest CH - Geschinen CH - Geschinen TICKETS
  • July 31, 2025 Helmfest DE - Helmstedt DE - Helmstedt TICKETS
  • August 1, 2025 Cafe Rocks NL - Enschede NL - Enschede Free
  • August 2, 2025 Bänklefäschd DE - Weiler (Moos) DE - Weiler (Moos) Free
  • August 22, 2025 Music Forge Festival DE - Lich DE - Lich TICKETS
  • August 23, 2025 Pitcher DE - Düsseldorf DE - Düsseldorf TICKETS
  • September 6, 2025 Bongert Open Air DE - Brüggen Alst DE - Brüggen Alst TICKETS
  • September 12, 2025 U&D Zollernalb DE - Bisingen DE - Bisingen Free

rubicon - unser neues album

Like our last album, “RUBICON” was recorded live. And not in a modern studio with underfloor heating, acoustically perfect rooms and cozy sofas in every corner, but in an old stable where we made ourselves reasonably comfortable for two weeks.

These three brilliant weeks have resulted in an album that will put the listening habits of die-hard Stepfather fans to the test. Stay tuned! As always, we approached the songwriting without being blinkered by genre boundaries. Songs like “Tripped My Demon” sound like Five Finger Death Punch, while “sVeniorita” features a Spanish guitar. While “Abacus” has a gothic feel and takes the listener on a depressive emotional journey, the banger “Collecting Faith” inspires hope again.

Wir sind auf dieses Album unglaublich stolz und freuen uns es endlich mit euch allen teilen zu können!

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