Baden-Baden, Germany • 1969-1971

Violence Fog was a very short-lived but powerful psychedelic rock band from Baden-Baden, Germany, formed in 1969. The lineup included Wolfgang Höfer (vocals/flute), Karl-Heinz Höfer (guitar/flute/vocals), Enno Dernov (guitar), Hilmar Beine (bass), and Herbert Brandmeier (drums). Their music mixed raw, fuzz-laden guitar riffs with bluesy solos and British-American influences in a sound that ranged from energetic jamming to hypnotic flute psychedelia.

The band soon built up a devoted local fan base and often played in youth centers, music clubs, and even at film premiers, where their big psychedelic light shows supported the bands as they played live. Their repertoire included both originals and covers of songs like "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones. Violence Fog were growing in notoriety as they recorded five numbers at SWF Radio's Studio U1 in Baden-Baden on April 23, 1971, documenting their energetic interchange of dual-guitar interplay and intense grooves in the style of Krautrock.

Despite their talent and rising recognition, Violence Fog disbanded shortly after completing the SWF recordings, largely due to other professional obligations. Guitarist Enno Dernov and drummer Herbert Brandmeier continued their musical journeys, joining influential bands like Jud’s Gallery and Brainstorm. Meanwhile, the Höfer brothers shifted their focus to folk music, exploring a different path. Though their time together was brief, Violence Fog remains a captivating and noteworthy chapter in Germany’s vibrant psychedelic rock history.